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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES
REGARDING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMiJLATIVE 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 1999-00 and in the Budget of
the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Fund in the amount of
$40,000 from available funds for the purpose of funding public heath services support and preventive health service regarding
cardiovascular disease.
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. 13886 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repealed.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 and be in full force after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Assists City Attorney
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Date
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Adopted
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Effective
City of Fort Worth, Texas
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
7/11/00 **C-18114 50TDH 1 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH'S BUREAU OF REGIONAL/LOCAL HEALTH OPERATIONS "000" FUNDS
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if offered, a grant contract with the Texas
Department of Health's (TDH) Bureau of Regional/Local Health Operations for $40,000; and
2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations and estimated receipts by
$40,000 in the Grants Fund, and
3 Apply indirect cost at a rate of 27 31 %, which represents the most current approved rate for this
department.
DISCUSSION
The TDH provides grant funds to local health departments across the state to provide essential public
health services. These funds are directed at reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease in the
community
The Public Health Department will address these essential health functions, as defined by the TDH to
~ Inform, educate and empower people about health status, and
~ Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems.
Walk for the Health of it!, an incentive walking program in area parks, was originally approved by the
City Council on June 23, 1998 (M&C C-16835) During that year, four parks were marked for walking,
and 24 people completed walking logs totaling 724 71 hours.
On June 15, 1999 (M&C C-17470), the City Council renewed the program Parks and Community
Services staff have marked the remaining 12 parks, and Health Department staff hosted 30 events from
April to June, 2000
This is the third year for the collaborative program between the Public Health and Parks and
Community Services Departments With the renewal of the grant, Public Health Department staff will
continue to initiate walking programs and educating citizens on the benefits of physical activity
The funding period would begin September 1, 2000, and end August 31, 2001, for an amount not to
exceed $40,000
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
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DATE
7/11 /00 REFERENCE NUMBER
**C-18114 LOG NAME
50TDH PAGE
2 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH'S BUREAU OF REGIONAL/LOCAL HEALTH OPERATIONS "000" FUNDS
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon acceptance and execution of this grant contract and adoption
of the attached appropriation ordinance, 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)
GR76 451923 050301653000 $40,000 00 ,4PpR4VED
Libby Watson 6183 GR76 (5) Various 050301653010 $40,000.00 ~+~~/ n
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