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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 12377Ordinance No ~~ AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,938 00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DIAMOND HILL COALITION AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S INTERIM PLAN FOR SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING RN 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 $120,938 00 for the purpose of funding the Diamond Hill Coalition After School Program through a grant from the Governor's Interim Plan for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed SECTION 4 This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect and after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained APPROVED AS TO FORM AND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 Assistant City At ney / ~ ~7 - ~CO Date /J ~ V ~ / ~~ Adopted Effective City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 01./30/96 ~~r_11 SRS 13PLAN 1 of 2 SUBJECT ACCEPTANCE OF DIAMOND HILL COALITION AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE GOVERNOR'S INTERIM PLAN FOR SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Counci! authorize the City Manager to 1 Accept a grant award in the amount of 5120,938 from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor of Texas' Office to operate the Diamond Hill Coalition Program, and 2 Adopt the attached appropriations ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by 5120,938 from increased revenues, and 3 Authorize the City Manager to waive the indirect cost in the amount of 58,818 since indirect costs are not allowed by the Criminal Justice Division for this grant DISCUSSION On September 26, 1995, the City Council approved M&C G-11241 authorizing submission of a grant application to the Governor of Texas' Interim Plan for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program to fund an after school program for youth ages 11-15 The proposal was submitted by the Parks and Community Services Department in collaboration with the YMCA and Camp Fire agencies and requested up to 5134,000 On December 18, 1995, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office announced an award of $120,938 to Fort Worth for the Diamond Hill Coalition Program The Diamond Hill Coalition after school program targets youth who live in neighborhoods with high rates of violence, drug and gang related offenses, truancy and school dropouts The program provides supervised after school recreational, educational and cultural activities for middle school youth, ages 11-15, that promote school attendance, discipline and encourage learning Statewide goals and objectives under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act are 1 To promote drug and weapon-free environments in targeted communities, 2 To promote respect for the rights of others and to foster individual responsibility in targeted communities, 3 To provide services that promote school attendance, and 4 To coordinate drug and violence prevention program The funding period will be February 1, 1996 to August 31, 1996 Matching funds are not required in year one, however, all grants funded under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act are subject to the following requirements for continuation of receipt of funds in subsequent years 1 100% of the approved costs in year one (1), >~ Printed on Bagdad Paper City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 01 /30/96 **G-11385 13PLAN 2 of 2 SUBJECT ACCEPTANCE OF DIAMOND HILL COALITION AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE GOVERNOR'S INTERIM PLAN FOR SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES PROGRAM 2 80% of the first year amount in year two (2), 3 60% of the first year amount in year three (3), 4 40% of the first year amount in year four (4), and 5 20% of the first year amount in year five (5) After five (5) years of funding, all project costs are to be assumed by the grantee Continuation of funding is not guaranteed and is subject to the availability of federal funds Should the City Council approve acceptance of this grant, continuation of the program, as described above, will be the responsibility Of the City of Fort Worth and the collaborating agencies At its regular meeting on September 19, 1995, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board voted to endorse staff's recommendation to the City Council to "authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant, if awarded, for an after school program from the Governor's Interim Plan for Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Program" The Criminal Justice Department does not provide indirect costs for this grant, therefore, it will be necessary to waive these changes in the amount of 58,818 This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund CB a Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT' CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) GR76 451644 080202364000 $120,938100 k ::~s,+:~ ~~, , .., Libby Watson 6140 GR76 539120 080202364010 $120,938 00 ~. ~ ~ Ori i ti D rt t H d ~~~fI~VC© ~` V C > g na ng epa men ea : CITY CC~~1NC1~ Richard Zavala 7275 (from) ~{~ ~Q ~od For Additional Information ~ y~ , ~ ~ ~ Contact: ~ 6Gru~t/ ~'~ Richard Zavala 7275 ~T Printed on Recyded Paper