October 15, 2012 - City of Laredo

AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE SOUTH TEXAS DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL (STDC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 WITH NO MATCHING
FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO'S FY 2012-2013 ANNUAL
BUDGET FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
APPROPRIATING THE SAID GRANT REVENUE TO THE APPROPRIATE
EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE USED
OIL RECYCLING CONTAINERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE CITIZENS OF
LAREDO, IN ORDER TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE CITY'S USED OIL
RECYCLING PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY THIS GRANT WILL FUND THE
PURCHASE OF A BULK USED OIL CONTAINER AND ADVERTISING.
Whereas, the City of Laredo submitted a grant application for funding with the
South Texas Development Council (STDC); and
Whereas, STDC has selected the City of Laredo's application for funding in the
amount of $40,000.00; and
Whereas, the City of Laredo's Environmental Services Department is proposing
to apply for a grant to purchase 6,000 used oil recycling containers, a bulk container
and advertising; and
Whereas, the City Manager is authorized to sign all necessary contracts and or
documents required for this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1. Accepting said grant from of a grant from the South Texas Development
Council (STDC) in the amount of $40,000.00 with no matching funds.
Section 2: Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2012-2013 Annual Budget for
Environmental Services by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate
expenditure accounts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
STDC Revenues 249-0000-323-1 801
Expenditures 249-3858-
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