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Ordinance No I ~/~' "
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,250 00 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT'S 'CLEAN
AIR FAIR AND BIKE RALLY"~ 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 Environmental Management•Fund in the amount of $1,250.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding the Environmental Management Department's 'Clean Air Fair and
Bike Rally"
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
PROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Assistan i y Attorney
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 2/17/2004 Ordinance No 15880
DATE Tuesday February 17 2004
LOG NAME 52AIRFAIR REFERENCE NO G-14265
SUBJECT
Acceptance of Sponsorships for 'Care for Cowtown Air" Program
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council.
Authorize the City Manager to accept $1 250 in cash sponsorships for the `Clean Air Fair & Bike
Rally" a 'Care for Cowtown Air" Program and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept donated services sponsorships valued at $16 100• and
3 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
appropriations in the Environmental Management Fund by $1 250 to fund the kick-off event for `Clean
Air Fair
DISCUSSION
The 'Clean Air Fair & Bike Rally" event is part of the 'Care for Downtown Air Program and is designed to
expand the City's air quality education campaign by increasing citizen awareness of ozone issues within
Fort Worth In the Fort Worth/Dallas area approximately 60% of the ozone forming pollution is the result of
vehicle emissions
The `Clean Air Fair" kick-off event for the 2004 Ozone Season will be held Friday April 23 from 11 00 a m
to 2.30 p m on Main Street between Second and Fourth streets The event is designed to attract downtown
workers during the lunch hour to increase their awareness of air quality issues and to make them aware of
the ways they can 'Care for Cowtown Air
This year's event will focus on alternative transportation Displays will highlight the many options available
to achieve that goal Whether citizens like to walk, ride a bike or ride the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) the
daily choices citizens make have a tremendous impact on our air quality
Planned activities include several interactive displays such as a technician giving vehicle maintenance tips,
environmental educational activities display booths, food booths and alternatively fueled vehicles on
display and a `live radio station broadcast. In addition there will be a FREE thirteen-mile Clean Air Bike
Rally that will begin at the Fort Worth Rail Market, wind its way along the Trinity River and conclude at the
Clean Air Fair site The bike rally will begin at 10.30 a.m rain or shine
Cash sponsorships have been obtained from Lockheed Martin for $1 000 and Alcon Foundation for $250
The Fort Worth Star Telegram has agreed to donate to the City of Fort Worth free newspaper ads
promoting the event and bike ride valued at $10 000 The Fort Worth Rail Market will be the bike ride
starting location and will provide space for the bike ride participants to park. These services are valued at
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$5 000 Coca-Cola Bottling Company of North Texas will provide soft drinks at the event and bottled water
for bike riders and event staff (valued at $1 000 and Standby Medical Services will provide EMT services
for the bike ride (estimated value is $100)
The proposed program budget for the kick off event and promotional and educational materials is $19 485
Funding for the program will be a combination of donated funds, complimentary services, and state contract
funds
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon adoption of the attached appropriations ordinance funds will be
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of the Environmental Management Fund The
Department of Environmental Management will be responsible for the collection and deposit of the funds
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
R103 522030 0524105 1 250.00 R103 522030 0524105 1 250.00
R103 481306 0521100 1 250.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ LIBBY WATSON (6183)
Originating Department Head. BRIAN BOERNER (8079)
Additional Information Contact: BRIAN BOERNER (8079)
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