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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN
THE AMOUNT OF $40 000 00 AND DECREASING THE UNRESERVED
UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CITY'S MEMBERSHIP DUES WITH THE
TARRANT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COALITION 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 appropriations in the General
Fund in the amount of $40 000 00 and decreasing the unreserved undesignated fund balance by
the same amount, for the purpose of funding the City's membership dues with the Tarrant Regional
Transportation Coalition.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
APP VED AS TO F RM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 6/8/2004 Ordinance No 15995
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DATE Tuesday June 08 2004
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SUBJECT
Authorize the Payment for The City of Fort Worths Membership Dues in Tarrant Regional
Transportation Coalition
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1 Authorize the City Manager to pay the The City of Fort Worth's Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition.
(The Coalition) Membership dues,
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing the appropriations in the General
Fund by 40 000 and decreasing the unreserved undesignated fund balance by the same amount.
DISCUSSION
a) The purpose of the Coalition is to enhance local economic growth and improve the quality of life for area
citizens through the pursuit of the following four initiatives.
ADVOCACY
The Coalition will work to provide effective .advocacy at the state and federal levels of government regarding
the issues of surface transportation badges, rail other mass transit options and air quality on behalf of the
citizens of Tarrant County and the surrounding area The Coalition will strive to obtain as many
transportation project dollars as possible from the federal and state government to alleviate traffic
congestion problems and improve air quality
COMMUNICATIONS
The Coalition will facilitate strong communications between local area governments, the private sector
state and federal government agencies The Coalition will work to keep elected officials the private sector
the media and citizens in the western region of the Metroplex informed about transportation and air quality
issues.
COLI..ABORATIONRND PLANNING
The Coalition will serve as a forum for regional collaboration and planning within the western region of the
Metroplex and as an opportunity for area leaders to discuss the status of transportation projects and air
quality initiatives.
PARTNERSHIPS
The Coalition will strive to build partnerships public recognition and will aim to be inclusive in its approach
b) Membership dues for cities are $0 10 times current population not to exceed $40 000 The City of Fort
Worth s dues are $40 000
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance
funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of the General Fund The
unreserved undesignated fund balance of the General Fund will be $35,290 520 after this appropriation
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 539120 0905500 $40.000.00 GG01 539120 0905500 $40.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Charles Boswell (8511)
Originating Department Head. Brandon Aghamalian (6168)
Additional Information Contact: Gin Skau (7504)
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