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Ordinance No. /~~~
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIl'TS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $998,354 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING GRANT APPLICATIONS TO NORTH CENTRAL
TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS,
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND
REPEALING ALL 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 the Fiscal Year 2001-02 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 $998,354 for the purpose of funding grant applicafions to North Central Texas
Council of Governments for environmental projects.
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 ordmance, 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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City of Fort T~orth, Texas
Mayor and Council
Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
2/5/02 **G-13509 52CRUD 1 of 2
SUBJECT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
Authorize the City Manager to submit the following grant applications to the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the purpose of funding the below listed projects in the
Environmental Management Department:
• Captain Crud Environmental Education grant in the amount of $62,155 to educate children on
waste management issues such as recycling and illegal dumping, and
Environmental Collection Center (ECC) disposal and equipment grant in the amount of
$257,000, to replace equipment and cover supply and disposal costs, and
• "Reversing the Downward Trend in Recycling" grant in the amount of $542,144 to educate Fort
Worth citizens on the proposed Pay-As-You-Throw Solid Waste Plan and to increase
participation in recycling, and
2 Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the NCTCOG grant contracts, if awarded, and
3 Authorize the use of $137,055 in personnel services from the Environmental Management Fund as
an in-kind match for these grants The Captain Crud project match is $12,000, the ECC project
match is $30,000, and the Recycling Education Plan match is $95,055, and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations up to
$861,299 in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the funds
DISCUSSION
The Captain Crud Environmental Education program will focus on minimizing household trash through
recycling, reuse, conservation and diversion, and discourages illegal dumping while promoting proper
disposal and handling of household waste The program's main focus will be on educating children, but
will also reach their teachers and parents
The main component of this project is an educational video featuring a new, second episode in the life
of Captain Crud and the Cruddies The first animated video, funded by NCTCOG in 2001, has proven
very effective in educating children and adults Funds will also be used for additional student activity
sheets in the teacher guide that accompanies the video, student handouts, school assembly
presentations, multiple video copies, and adaptation of the video for Internet presentation
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council
Communication
DATE
2/5/02 REFERENCE NUMBER
**G-13509 LOG NAME
52CRUD PAGE
2 of 2
SUBJECT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS
The ECC will use any grant funds awarded to replace aging equipment at the center, including a forklift,
to buy supplies, and to pay for disposal costs
The "Reversing the Downward Trend in Recycling" grant project will focus on educating citizens about
the benefits of recycling and the proposed Pay-as-You-Throw solid waste plan The education
campaign will utilize a public relations firm to conduct a focus group study to identify the audience of
non-recyclers, create a logo and slogan, design art for printed materials, create more Cruddies, and
produce a 7-10 minute video and two television spots (including a Hispanic TV spot) Funds will also
be used to print water bill inserts, a 12-page citizens guide including language translations, two
brochures for distribution, cart stickers, door hangers, and fliers.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, and receipt of the grant, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
1) GR76 451409 052203757000 $ 62,155.00
Libby Watson 6183 3) GR76 488339 052203757000 $ 12,000 00
Originating Department Head: 1) GR76 5(Various) 052203757010 $ 62,155.00
3) GR76 517040 052203757020 $ 12,000.00
1) GR76 451409 052203758000 $257,000 00
3) GR76 488339 052203758000 $ 30,000.00
1) GR76 5(Various) 052203758010 ' $257,000.00
3) GR76 517040 052203758020 $ 30,000.00
1) GR76 451409 052203759000 $542,144 00
3) GR76 488339 052203759000 $ 95,055.00
1) GR76 5(Various) 052203759010 $542,144.00
3) GR76 517040 052203759020 $ 95,055.00
Brian Boerner 8079 (from) APPROVED 02/05/02
ORD.# 14954
Additional Information Contact:
Brian Boerner 8079