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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $849,607 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INCREASING FUNDING WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FUNDING OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS PROGRAM; 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 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 $849,607 for the purpose of increasing funds from Texas
Department of Transportation for funding of alternative fuels 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 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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 TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMAER LOG NAME PAGE
03/28/95 **C-14739 21 GRANT 1 of 2
SUBJECT ~ AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING
OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION.
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation to receive reimbursement not to exceed 5708,006 for the conversion of 377
vehicles to use alternative fuels prior to December 29, 1995, and
2 Approve the transfer of 5141,601 from various city departments for the City's 20% match,
and
3 Adopt the attached appropriations ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund by $849,607 from increased revenues
DISCUSSION.
On November 30, 1993 (I R 7775), the City Council was informed that Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funds were available to cover 80% of the costs of purchasing
and/or converting public sector fleet vehicles to use alternative fuels and that a plan had been
developed and was being submitted to convert City vehicles over the next three years
On April 5, 1994 (I R 7818), the City Council was informed that CMAQ funding in the amount
of 51,206,727 had been allocated for the City to use in the conversion of the fleet during the
next three years In 1994, 38 vehicles were converted (M&C-14451), an estimated 377 are to
be converted during the remainder of 1995, and 329 vehicles in 1996 Funds for the City's 20%
portion of the purchase and/or conversion costs have been included in this year's operating
budget It is estimated the City's match in 1995 will be 5141,601
The utilization of propane in the City's fleet will provide both environmental and economic
benefits Propane is an environmentally-friendly, efficient, clean burning fuel Further, propane
powered vehicles are available for use on ozone alert days The use of the converted vehicles
will help reduce emissions and improve air quality It will also benefit the Texas economy in that
the state produces a significant portion of the country's propane supply Increased utilization will
result in growth for this industry
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and' Council Communication
DATE
03/28/95 REFERENCE NUMBER
~*C-14739 LOG NAME
21 GRAINY PAGE
2 of 2
SUBJECT AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING
OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS PROGRAM
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION.
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon execution of the Grant agreement with Texas
Department of Transportation and adoption of the attached appropriations ordinance, funds will
be available in the current budget of the Grants Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
(1)GR76 451942 021302291000 $708,006.00 APPI~VEB
Charles Boswell 6183 (2)GR76 488288 021302291000 $141,601.00 CITY C~U~IL
Originating Department Head:
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Tom Davis 6300 (from)
For Additional Information ~ City Sear®tary of the
City of Fort Worms, Tetras
Contact:
Tom Davis 6300
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