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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $50 000 00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ZOONOSIS CONTROL
DIVISION'S SPAY/NEUTER PROJECT GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
STERILIZATION OF DOGS AND CATS 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 and
in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $50 000 00 subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of
Health, for the purpose of funding the sterilization of dogs and cats.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 2/24/2004 Ordinance No 15883
DATE Tuesday February 24 2004
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REFERENCE NO *G-14269
SUBJECT
Authorization to Accept a Grant, if Awarded from the Texas Department of Health for the Animal
Friendly License Plate Spay/Neuter Program
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant, if awarded from the Texas Department of Health (TDH)
Zoonosis Control Division Animal Friendly License Plate Spay/Neuter Program in an amount not to exceed
$50 000 and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the TDH Zoonosis Control Division Spay/Neuter Project Grant
contract, if awarded and
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations up to
$50 000 in the Grants Fund subject to receipt of the funds
DISCUSSION
The Animal Care and Control Division has applied for grant funding from the Texas Department of Health
Zoonosis Control Division sSpay/Neuter Project Grants available from the sale of Animal Friendly license
plates. The grant funds would be used to spay/neuter pets belonging to the indigent population senior
citizens and pet owners on government assistance programs at minimal or no cost to the
resident. According to TDH preference would be given to applicants who can demonstrate eligibility for low
cost services on a per animal basis. The maximum amount awarded an individual agency by this program
in 2004 will be $50 000 According to TDH these funds may not be used to subsidize a municipal agency's
adoption and reclaim of animals program.
Since the Animal Care and Control Division does not have a surgery center at the facility it will partner with.
local veterinary clinics to provide spay/neuter surgeries.
This year the Animal Care and Control Division intends to target dogs and cats belonging to low income
residents of the City The program will be marketed by contacting neighborhood associations and agencies
that provide services to residents on government assistance The Animal Care and Control Division will
select and issue vouchers to eligible applicants.
On December 4 2003 the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee was briefed on the intent of the Animal Care
and Control Division to apply for this funding The committee recommended that an application be
submitted
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
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The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance and receipt of the grants, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated of the Grants Fund
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GR76 451923 050301913000 $50,000.00 GR76 5(VARIOUS) 050301913010 $50.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head Daniel Reimer (7201)
Additional Information Contact: Daniel Reimer (7201)
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