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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,487 00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THROUGH A GRANTS FROM THE
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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 1995-96 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 $82,487 00 for the purpose of funding the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
through a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service
SECTION 2
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 12074 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
02/27/96 ,~,~~_~ ~ d(l~ 14GRANT 1 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR SPONSORSHIP OF
THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) FOR TARRANT COUNTY
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant from the
Corporation for National and Community Service in the amount of 554,092 to sponsor the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for Tarrant County for the initial funding
period of April 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996, and
2 Authorize the City Manager to apply for an additional grant amount of 522,385 from the
Corporation for State and Community Service, and
3 Authorize the transfer of 56,010 from the General Fund (non-departmental) Center
0903500 for the City match to Grant Fund GR76, and
4 Adopt the attached appropriations ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund by 582,487 upon receipt of the funds from increased
revenues, and
5 Apply indirect costs in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-15 (applying
the most recently approved rate of 17 53% for the Human Resources Department)
DISCUSSION
The Corporation for National and Community Service is soliciting applications for sponsorships
of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program grant for Tarrant County The Corporation's mission
is to engage Americans of all backgrounds in community-based service that will address the
nation's education, human, public safety, and environmental needs
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is authorized under Title II, Part A, of the
Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended (Public Law 93-1 13)
The program's primary purpose is to provide senior citizens (older adults) a meaningful life
through volunteer- service that is responsive to community needs RSVP provides opportunities
for persons age 55 and over to serve on a regular basis in a variety of settings throughout the
community This program is expected to support 1,000 volunteers, representing 250,000 hours
of volunteer time
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
02/27/96 ,~,~ 14GRANT 2 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATfON ORDINANCE AND APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR SPONSORSHIP OF
THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM iRSVP) FOR TARRANT COUNTY
The RSVP Sponsor will be responsible for overall program and fiscal management of the program
in accordance with Federal legislation governing the program as well as corporation procedures
and guidelines A Project Director will be assigned to administer this RSVP Program
The estimated annual funding amount from the Corporation for National and Community Service
is 554,092 and aone-time funding amount of 522,385 from the Corporation for State and
Community Service The required matching fund amount is 56,010 for the first year The first
initial funding period is April 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996 The second year matching
fund amount is 513,523 and the third year matching fund amount is 523,182
The application deadline is March 1, 1996 The anticipated notification of grant receipt is March
8, 1996
FISCAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds required for this purpose will be
available, as appropriated, in the Grants Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
(3) GR76 472001 014428369000 $6,010.00 ~ppp®VED
Charles Boswell 8511 (1) GR76 488955 014428369000 $54,092.00 ("~~~ ~ ~~I ~[~~,P~I~
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Originating Department Head: (2) GR76 488957 014428369000 $22,385.00 Is,~d `V
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GR76 5 Various 014428369010 $82,487.00 F~$ ~ ~ I~~lo
Linda Nelson 7783 (from)
(3) GGOI 538070 0903500 $6,010.00 ~~~ ~~~,gE~,g„~
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Linda Nelson 7783
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