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ORDINANCE NO. ~~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
(1986), AS AMENDED, Bl' ADDING DIVISION 2-A THEREOF AND
ENTITLING SUCH DIVISION 2-A AS "BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT;" PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION AND
OPERATION OF AN BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1.
Division 2-A of Article IV, Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended, is hereby created and entitled "Budget and Management Services Department."
Division 2-A shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-125. Establishment and Supervision of Department.
A Budget and Management Services Department ("Department") is hereby established.
The Department shall be supervised by a director ("Director"), who will be subject to
appointment and removal by the City Manager. The Director's salary shall be set by the City
`~'~ Manager in accordance with the City's compensation plan.
Sec. 2-126. -Department Employees.
The Director shall have the authority to appoint, employ and remove assistants,
employees and other personnel as the Director deems necessary for the efficient administration
of the Department's affairs and the execution of the Department's duties and obligations. The
Director shall prescribe the duties of and compensation to such assistants, employees and other
personnel.
Sec. 2-127. Department Duties.
The Budget and Management Services Department shall be responsible for:
(1) Coordinating, establishing and monitoring the City's budgetary expenses and
revenues, performing management studies and completing research and special
projects.
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(2) City-wide tracking and reporting of capital improvement program (CIP) and other
capital projects, capital projects research and policy development; grant writing
and research; and special projects as needed.
(3) The administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with
Aids (HOPWA) grant monitoring, auditing and contract compliance.
(4) Providing research and recommendations to the City Council on the City's
franchised utilities, reconciling the City's electric billing for accuracy and
performing utility studies/research.
SECTION 2.
Sections 2-128 through 2-130 are hereby reserved for future use.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances of the City, except where the
provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such other ordinances, in
which case the conflicting provisions of such other ordinances are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are severable.
If any portion of this Ordinance is declared illegal or unconstitutional by the valid final judgment
or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such illegality or unconstitutionality shall not
affect the legality and enforceability of any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect following its adoption.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
ADOPTED AND EFFCTIVE:
APPR QED AS TO AND LEGALITY:
By:
la Cook
Assistant City Attorney
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/5/2004 -Ordinance No. 16147
CONTINUED FROM A PREVIOUS WEEK
DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2004
LOG NAME: 02NEWDEPT REFERENCE NO.: G-14513
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Establishing the Creation, Duties and Organization of the "Budget and Management
Services" Department and Related City Code Amendments
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance creating a "Budget and Management
Services" Department and outlining the duties and organization of this Department.
DISCUSSION:
The attached ordinance formally creates a "Budget and Management Services" Department
("Department"). This organizational change will strengthen the ability of the current Budget Office
components (Analysis and Research, Capital Projects and Contract Management, Grants, Utilities and
Special Projects) to enhance the effectiveness of other City Departments. This change results in improved
vertical and horizontal .communication, more responsiveness to customers, increased ability to provide the
precise assistance required 'and generally better customer service to citizens and City employees. The
Department will coordinate the implementation of a broad base of projects endorsed by the City
Council. The Department's duties and responsibilities are more specifically outlined in the attached
ordinance.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Richard Zavala (Acting) (8511)
Originating Department Head• David Yett (7606)
Additional Information Contact: Bridgette Garrett (8518)
Lo~name: 02NEWDEPT
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