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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
THE PURCHASE OF FLASHOVER CONTAINERS THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS
COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL
PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
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 1994-95 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 $25,000 00 for the purpose of funding the purchase of flashover containers
through a grant from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
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 11645 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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~_ O FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATA RBFERBNCS NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
09/05/95 **G11212 36SWEDE 1 of 2
svB~rcT APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of
525,000 00 from the Texas Commission of Fire Protection, and
2 Adopt, contingent on receipt of funds, the attached appropriations ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriation in the Grants Fund 6y 525,000 00 from increased
revenues
DISCUSSION
Because of modern construction techniques and materials as well as the proliferation of synthetic
materials used in the manufacturing of furnishings, the fire service is now facing an increased
incidence of the phenomenon known as flashover Flashover occurs when all of the contents
within a room are heated to their ignition temperature until simultaneous and violent ignition
occurs involving the entire room and all contents within The Fort Worth Fire Department has
experienced an increasing number of such fires which have resulted in injured firefighters and
severely damaged firefighting gear
There is a device available on the market known as a flashover container that is manufactured
by Swede Survival Systems of Encinitas, California, that will greatly enhance our firefighters'
safety and survivability by teaching them to recognize and mitigate flashovers prior to them
occurring, thus reducing injuries and their associated costs to the City
The estimated cost of this project is 535,000 00 The grant application requests 525,000 00
from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and, if the full amount of the grant is awarded,
would require a 510,000 00 supplement from the Fire Training Division's Texas State Technical
College funds earmarked for training improvements and the Fire Department's General Fund
operating budget
City of Fort Worth Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATS
09/05/95 RSFSRSNCS NIIMSSR
**G11212 LOG NAMS
36SWEDE PAGS
2 of 2
sl7s~scT APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and
execution of appropriate agreements, 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)
(2) GR76 488915 036427325000 $25,000.00 APPROVED
Bob Terrell 6143 (2) GR76 541320 036427325101 $25,000.00 CITY COUNCIL
Originating Department Head:
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H.L. McIYlillen 6805 (from)
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For Additional Information City Secretary of the
City of leort Worth
Texas
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H.L.McMillen 6805