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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500,000.00
CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS PARKS AND
WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND ECOSYSTEM
RESTORATION IN THE AREA OF THE GATEWAY PARK TRINITY RIVER
OXBOW; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2003-
2004 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $4,500,000.00 contingent upon receipt of a
grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the purpose of funding the development of
recreational facilities and ecosystem restoration in the area of the Gateway Park Trinity River
Oxbow.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,
inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or
judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 15636 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations,' in which instance said
conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4:
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
AC~~VED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City A orney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: y
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/13/2004 -Ordinance Nos. 15820 & 15821; Resolution #
3032
DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2004
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SUBJECT:
Adoption of Appropriation Ordinances and Interlocal Agreement Authorizing Resubmission and
Acceptance of an Application fora 2004 Texas Parks and Wildlife Regional Park Grant, Accept
Funds from Streams and Valleys, Inc. and the Tarrant Regional Water District, and Execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for Construction of Park Road and Parking Lots.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the .City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, up to $2,000,000 from the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department for the development of recreational facilities and ecosystem restoration in the area
of the Trinity River Oxbow at Gateway Park; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Capital Projects Reserve Fund by $164,984; and
3. Approve the transfer of $818,725 from the Park and Recreation Improvements Projects Fund, $253,791
from the Community Development Block Grant Fund, and $164,984 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund
as the City's matching portion of this grant; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to accept $25,000 from Streams and Valleys, Inc. as part of the local
private sector participation in the match; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to accept $1,237,500 from the Tarrant Regional Water District as part of
the matching funds for this project; and
6.. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for construction
of a park road and parking lots in the Oxbow area; and
7. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by up to $4,500,000 from available funds, contingent upon receipt of the grant; and
8. Approve the attached resolution authorizing the resubmittal of the grant application for the Texas
Recreation and Parks Account Regional Park Grants Program.
DISCUSSION:
On May 14, 2002 (M&C G-13624), the City Council adopted the updated Gateway Park Master Plan. -The
Master Plan included the potential joint venture to develop recreational and ecosystem restoration facilities
in the area of the Trinity River Oxbow at Gateway Park.
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grants Branch administers the Regional Grants Program under
the Texas Recreation and Parks Account (TRPA) to assist with the acquisition and development of multi-
jurisdictional public recreation areas and facilities serving metropolitan communities throughout the State of
.Texas. The program provides 50% matching funds as reimbursement grants to eligible local governments
for both active recreation and conservation opportunities. The Parks and Wildlife Commission awards
grants yearly when funds are available.
Grant applications and resubmittals are due to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by January 31,
2004, with project selection slated to occur in August. 2004.
The remaining portion of the City's match includes $818,725 from the Park and Recreation Improvement
Funds, and $253,791 .from Community Development BIocK Grant funds (both were previously appropriated
for Gateway Park), and $164,984 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund.
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will authorize staff to resubmit a grant application in the
amount of $4,500,000 ($2,000,000 in grant funds and $2,500,000 in local matching funds) to fund land
acquisition, recreational facilities, and ecosystem restoration in the area of the Trinity River Oxbow at
Gateway Park.
On December 17, 2002, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board endorsed the staffs
recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to apply -for $5,000,000 in Texas Parks
and Wildlife Regional Grant funding for Gateway Park. On .December. 16, 2003, the Board endorsed
resumittal of the grant application.
On January 31, 2003, the Parks and Community Services Department (PACSD) submitted a TRPA regional.
grant application requesting $2,500,000 in matching funds.
On August 28, 2003, in its public hearing, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission considered the
application for grant assistance. Due to funding limitations, a number of projects could not be supported in
this review. The Fort Worth application was among those which were not approved. Even though not
selected, the City's grant application received the second highest score. In consultation with Texas Parks
and Wildlife representatives, PACSD has modified the grant application slightly in order to increase its
score. Staff remains confidant that the application will compete favorably with the other submissions.
Gateway Park is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 4.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant, and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available. in the current operating budget,
as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. After this transfer, the cash balance in the Capital Projects Reserve
Fund will be $2,464,304.00.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451940 080306836000
GC10 472001 013010001000
GC10 538070 013010001000
GR76 472188 080306836000
GR76 472023 080306836000
GR76 472010 080306836000
GR76 472076 080306836000
FROM Fund/Account'/Centers
$2.000.000.00 GC23 538070 080788112904
$164.984.00 C188 538070 080188800080
$164.984.00 GC10 538070 013010001000
$174.002.00 GR76 538070 080206771190
$644.723.00 GR76 538070 080206697160
$164.984.00
$253.791.00
$644.723.00
$174.002.00
$164.984.00
$175.000.00
$78.791.00
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GR76 488767 080306836000 $25.000.00
GR76 451453 080306836000 $1.237.500.00
GR76 5 VARIOUS 080306836010 $4.500.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head: Randle Harwood (Acting) (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Eric Seebock (5742)
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