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CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF TARRANT, KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENT
DENTON AND WISE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF FORT WORTH,ARLINGTON,
BEDFORD, HURST, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
AND COUNTY OF TARRANT, TEXAS
FY 2015 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FORMULA PROGRAM AWARD
T his Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made and entered into this r y' day of
-05►1uAr 201& by and between the COUNTY of TARRANT, acting by and through its duly
authorize representative, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY, the CITY of FORT WORTH, acting
by and through its duly authorized representative, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and the Cities of
Arlington, Bedford, Hurst, North Richland Hills, acting by and through their duly authorized
representatives, and hereinafter collectively referred to as SUBRECIPIENT, located entirely within
the State of Texas, witnesseth:
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this MOU is in the best interests of
all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the division of costs fairly
compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this MOU; and
WHEREAS, under the FY 2015 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), the Department of Justice
(DOJ) has awarded a total of$518,315.00 to be distributed to the parties to this MOU; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has agreed to serve as the fiscal agent for the FY 2015 BYRNE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG), and distribute all such funds between the cooperating parties; and
WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to provide the COUNTY $84,394.00 a portion from the FY 2015 JAG
award; SUBRECIPIENTS:
ARLINGTON agrees to provide the COUNTY$35,016.00 from the JAG award,
BEDFORD agrees to provide the COUNTY$3,246.00 from the JAG award,
HURST agrees to provide the COUNTY$3,732.00 from the JAG award,
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS agrees to provide the COUNTY$3,190.00 from the JAG award,
WHEREAS, the CITY, SUBRECIPIENTS and COUNTY believe it to be in their best interests to
reallocate the FY 2015 JAG funds as set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE,the COUNTY and CITY, and SUBRECIPIENTS agree as follows:
Section 1.
CITY agrees to reimburse the COUNTY a total of$129,578.00 of JAG funds.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON a total of$105,049.00 of JAG funds.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT BEDFORD a total of$9,739.00 of JAG funds.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT HURST a total of$11,197.00 of JAG funds.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS a total of
funds.
FOFFICIAL RECORD
CRETARYRTH,TX
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth, Arlington, Bedford, Hurst,North Richland
Hills, and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 15 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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Section 2.
The above parties agree to utilize their jurisdiction's individual award as outlined in a separate
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Worth and the individual municipality or
county.
Section 3.
It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this MOU, no party waives, nor shall be
deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims
arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions.
Section 4.
Each party to this MOU will be responsible for its own actions in providing services under this MOU and
shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the furnishing of the services by any other
party.
Section 5.
This MOU creates no rights in any third party.
Section 6.
As to each individual party, this MOU incorporates by reference the terms and conditions contained in
the following three additional documents, as if set forth at length herein: (1) the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Fort Worth and the individual municipality or county; (2) the
applicable Grant Award Agreement; and (3) the individual municipality's budget submitted in connection
with this grant award. This MOU, including the documents incorporated specifically herein by reference,
contains the entire understanding between the parties as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreement or other documents are hereby declared null and void to
the extent they may conflict with any provision of this MOU.
The signature lines for each subrecipient are being executed on individual pages and are attached as
part of the MOU.
Section 7.
The person signing this MOU hereby warrants that he or she has the legal authority to execute this
MOU on behalf of his or her respective Party, and that such binding authority has been granted by
proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of the entity. The other Party is fully entitled
to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this MOU.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth, Arlington, Bedford, Hurst,North Richland
Hills, and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 15 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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IN WITNESS WHEROF, the following authorized representatives execute this agreement:
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS ATTEST: u ORr
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Valerie R. Washington ity Secret �u. _
Assistant City Manager
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APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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Joel F. Fitzgerald
Chief of Police
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Victoria Honey
Assistant City Attorney
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 15 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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COUNTY OF TARRANT,TEXAS
By:
B. Glen itley
County Judge
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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We reviewed this document as to form from our client's legal perspective. Other parties
may not rely on this approval. Instead those parties should seek contract review from
independent counsel.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 15 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY OF ARLINGTON, TEXAS
By:_ L&
Theron Bowman, PhD.
Deputy City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TERIS SOLIS,City Attorney
BY
Memorandum of understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 15 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY OF BEDFORD, TEXAS
By:
Rogertb n
C it N4Ln4er
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington, Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 15 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY OF HURST, TEXAS
By:
W. Alan Weegar
City Manager
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 15 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
By:
Mark Hindman
City Manager
ATTEST:
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Alicia Richardson, City Set."bry ;SCO
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Approved as to form and legality:
George Stapft, City ttorney
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth, Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 15 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/15/2015 —Ordinance No. 21895-09-2015
DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: C-27471
LOG NAME: 35JAG15
SUBJECT:
Conduct a Public Hearing, Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2015 Program from the United States Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Amount of$518,315.00, Authorize
Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and Related Memoranda of
Understanding with Tarrant County and the Cities of Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North Richland Hills,
Authorize Use of Anticipated Interest in the Amount Up to$2,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of a grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2015 Program from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of$518,315.00;
3. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and related
Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and the Cities of Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North
Richland Hills to designate the City of Fort Worth as the cognizant fiscal agency for the purpose of
administrating this grant and determining the manner in which the grant money will be disbursed and
utilized;
4. Authorize the use of anticipated interest up to the amount of$2,000.00, in accordance with the grant; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$520,315.00, subject to receipt of the grant and interest income.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth applied for a grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Fiscal Year 2015 Program, which has been established by the United States Department of Justice to allow
local governments to support a broad range of activities aimed at preventing crime and improving the
criminal justice system. The City of Fort Worth applied for the grant in conjunction with the Cities of
Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North Richland Hills and with Tarrant County. Pursuant to the application
terms, the City of Fort Worth was required to negotiate with the other jurisdictions to develop a program
budget and strategy. The jurisdictions agreed to funding distribution amounts and that the City of Fort Worth
should serve as the cognizant fiscal agency for the Fiscal Year 2015 JAG Program. The cities and county
included in the application have worked collaboratively under JAG programs since 2005.
A total amount of$518,315.00 is available to be shared among the jurisdictions listed below and will be
distributed in the following manner:
RI DI TI N RP E AREA AMOUNT
Fort Worth Police Equipment $253,182.00
Tarrant County Mental Health Liaison $129,578.00
Arlington Computer software/hardware $105,049.00
Bedford Police Equipment $9,739.00
Hurst Conimunications Equipment $11,197.00
North Richland Hills Personnel $9,570.00
No matching funds are required.The City of Fort Worth is responsible for submitting the full grant
application and will,upon receipt of the grant funds,distribute the agreed upon funding amounts to the other
jurisdictions on a reimbursable basis.
In the JAG Program application,the City of Fort Worth requested the amount of$227,864.00 for surveillance
equipment and installation. The equipment will provide high—speed and high—resolution video to first
responders and investigators at various major events, such as NASCAR and Indy Racing League races,
Cowtown Marathon,Mayfest,Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival,and TCU college sporting events.
The remaining funds, which total $25,318.00, will be applied towards indirect costs.
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant,and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated,of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
51 GR76 451891 035423XXX000 $518.315.00
4151 GR76 441042 035423XXX000 $2.000.00
51 GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423XXX010 $253.182.00
5)GR76 539120 035423XXX020 $129.578.00
51 GR76 539120 035423XXX030 $105.049.00
51 GR76 539120 035423XXX040 $9.739.00
5)GR76 539120 035423XXX050 $11.197.00
51 GR76 539120 035423XXXO60 $9.570.00
4151 GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423XXX070 $2.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Rudolph Jackson (6888)
Originating Department Head: Rhonda K. Robertson (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
ATTACHMENTS
1.35JAG15 GR76 AO FY2015.docx