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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16147~- f_ i• ~ ., h•r n ~' r 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. {`' .~ c »~ cE = f l' K (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 2 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 Page 1 ~f 1