HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 15143Ordinance No. ~5" I~~..J
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND UP TO $562,279 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A
PROGRAM TO CLEAN THE WASTE SLATE IN FORT WORTH, MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATNE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTNE 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 2001-02 m the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Solid
Waste Management Fund up to $562,279 for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, from available funds for the purpose of
funding a program to clean the waste slate in Fort Worth.
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. 14745 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
A OVED AS RM A TD LEG YTY
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTNE. ____~ S V
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
6/25/02 G-13660 52SLATE 1 of 2
SUBJECT CLEANING THE WASTE SLATE IN FORT WORTH, INCREASING THE SOLID WASTE
ENTERPRISE FUND FEES
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize a program to clean the waste slate in Fort Worth by enhancing the collection of brush and
bulky waste and illegally dumped material, educating residents on brush and bulky waste collection
procedures, enforcing City solid waste codes and strategically locating containers for interim
convenience collection centers, and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance approving the following rate increase as provided for in Section 12.5-842,
of the City Code, and
SERVICE
CURRENT RATE
PROPOSED RATE
Residential Curbside
Elective Carryout
$12.50
$32.25
$13 75
$33 50
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinances increasing estimate receipts and appropriations up to
$562,279 00 in the Solid Waste Management Fund for FY2001-2002
BACKGROUND
On October 1, 1982, the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund was established and all solid waste management
operations are totally funded through service fees established for garbage collection and waste
disposal Over the last five years, the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund fees have been changed as follows
DATE FEES
October 1, 1997 $11 00
October 1, 1998 $11 50
October 1, 1999 $11 75
April 1, 2001 $12 50
DISCUSSION
Excessive brush and bulky waste accumulations within the City of Fort Worth are a blight in numerous
inner-city neighborhoods In an effort to gain control over this waste stream and support our strategic
goals of "creating a cleaner and more attractive city" and "re-vitalizing the central-city neighborhoods",
an intensive cleanup campaign must be undertaken
The brush and bulky waste collection program will be enhanced City-wide Additional brush and bulky
waste collections will be provided in targeted areas, as needed A vital component of this program will
be a concentrated education campaign to reinforce to residents "the when", "the how" and "the what" of
brush and bulky waste collection Enforcement measures will be taken if voluntary compliance cannot
be achieved
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
6/25102 G-13660 52SLATE 2 of 2
SUBJECT CLEANING THE WASTE SLATE IN FORT WORTH, INCREASING THE SOLID WASTE
ENTERPRISE FUND FEES
The current fund balance of the Solid Waste Fund is insufficient to finance an enhanced brush and
bulky waste cleanup effort, which includes expanded contractor and City services In order to keep the
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund fiscally sound, it is necessary to increase the monthly residential garbage
rate by $1.25 effective July 1, 2002.
This increase is not included in the 2001-2002 budget adopted by the City Council The recommended
fee increase will provide sufficient revenue to finance this special cleanup program through March 31,
2003 The City's garbage fee will still compare favorably to other major Texas cities after this proposed
adjustment.
~ FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Solid Waste Fund The Water Department, as billing agent, is responsible for the
collection of funds from solid waste customers. Revenues will be deposited in the Solid Waste Fund
LW k
Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
3) PE64 464032 0525001 $562,279.00
Libby Watson 6183 3) PE64 5 (various) 0525002 $562,279.00
Originating Department Head:
Brian Boemer 8079 (from) APPROVED 06/25/02
PE64 539120 0525002 $418,827.00 ORD.# 15142 & 15143
Additional Information Contact: PE64 5 (various) 0525003 $132,452.00
PE64 5 (various) 0525009 $ 11,000.00
Brian Boemer 8079