HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 13157Ordinance No. 1
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING "AFRICAN AMERICAN HOLY PLACES IN FORT WORTH"
PROJECT THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION, PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES; 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 1996-97 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
$10,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant for the purpose of funding the "African American Holy Places in Fort Worth"
project through a grant from the Texas Historical Commission.
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 judgement 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. 12629 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repealed.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 and effect and after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
APPROVED AS~ TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Assistant City Attorney
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Date
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NOMBER LOG NAME PAGE
09/16/97 **G-11996 22CHURCH 1 of 2
SUBJECT SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if offered, a contract in the amount
of $5,000 from the Certified Local Government program administered by the Texas
Historical Commission (THC) for the "African American Holy Places in Fort Worth"
project, and
2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations by $10,000 in the Grant Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, and
3 Accept $2,500 in matching funds for this protect from the Tarrant County Black
Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc ,and
4 Authorize the use of $2,5000 in in-kind funds from the Planning and Growth
Management Department, General Fund as a matching amount to this grant.
DISCUSSION
The Planning and Growth Management Department is proposing the submittal of a grant
application for funding from the Certified Local Government (CLG) program administered by
the Texas Historical Commission The Department, working with the Tarrant County Black
Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc ,has drafted a proposal that will expand the City's
efforts in historic preservation The grant will study the history of African American churches,
which has not been adequately documented, in the City of Fort Worth The "African American
Holy Places in Fort Worth" project will identify and create an inventory and record of
historically and architecturally significant African American churches in the City of Fort Worth
The products generated from this grant will include 11) an educational brochure and (2) written
reports that document the history and architecture of each identified church
The Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc has pledged support and
will be a partner for this project in the form of cash and time
The CLG grant requires a 50/50 cash or in-kind match This match will be provided from
$2,500 in in-kind contributions from City staff time and $2,500 from the Tarrant County Black
Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc If this project is selected for funding, the funds will
be made available in early 1998 with a completion date in July 1999
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
09/16/97 **G-11996 22CHURCH 2 of 2
SUBJECT SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
At its regularly scheduled meeting on September 8, 1997, the Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission voted to concur with staff's recommendation to the City Council to authorize the
City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant In the amount of 55,000 from the
CLG for thls project Additionally, on September 13, 1997, the Tarrant County Black
Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc Board of Directors endorsed the submission of thls
grant application
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and execution of the contract, funds will be
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grant Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
(1)GR76 488280 022408477000 $5,000.00
Ramon Guajardo 6140 (2)GR76 488279 013408477000 $2,500.00
Originating Department Head: (2)GR76 488281 022408477000 $2,500 00
(2)GR76 various 022408477010 $5,000 00 ~~~
(3)GR76 various 022408477020 $2,500.00
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