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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
1.
This contract ("Contract") is by and between the City of Fort Worth ("Grantee") and.
Women's Haven of Tarrant County, Inc. ("Service Provider") and in aid of Criminal Justice
Division ("CJD") Grant Number WF-05-V30-13414-08, titled Domestic Assault Response Team
(DART). It is understood by all parties that payment obligations created by this Contract are
conditioned upon the availability of State or Federal funds appropriated or allocated for the payment
of such obligations.The term of this Contract shall commence on September 1,2005,and shall end
on August 31, 2006,unless extended or terminated as otherwise provided for in this Contract.
2.
Grantee is responsible for closely monitoring the Service Provider and the exercise of
reasonable care to enforce all terms and conditions of the grant. Service Provider agrees to fully
cooperate in the monitoring process.
3.
Requirements of the Uniform Grant Management Standards(UGMS)promulgated pursuant
to Chapter 783 of the Texas Government Code are adopted by reference as part of this Contract.
Grantee shall retain all project records for a least THREE(3)YEARS following the closure of the
most recent audit report-and until any outstanding litigation, audit or claim has been resolved.
Records are subject to inspection by CJD, Grantee, or any state or federal agency authorized to
inspect the same.
4.
The Service Provider will provide the following services ("Grant Services"):
(1) Provide emergency shelter to women and children who fear they are in danger of
domestic abuse.
(2) Provide programs which meet the immediate physical and emotional needs of clients.
(3) Provide programs for clients which will help curtail the cycle of abuse.
(4) Provide programs to increase public awareness of domestic abuse and to address
issues relating to its prevention.
(5) Encourage and coordinate cooperation with other organizations to effect and fulfill
the purposes of Women's Haven of Tarrant County, Inc.
(6) Employ one Victim Specialist with a salary and fringe benefits of$36,500.
5.
Payment for the above Grant Services shall not exceed $36,500 of the total amount of the
grant. Payment will be made upon receipt by Grantee of a monthly reimbursement request with an
itemized statement of expenses from Service Provider.
6.
Billing for the above will be provided in the same manner as it would be provided to
institutional purchasers in the absence of a grant and shall consist of a brief statement of the service
or other item provided and the basis for the billing rate.
7.
In the event of a default of the Service Provider,Grantee may cancel or suspend the Contract
and the Service Provider shall be entitled to recover for all services provided or materials delivered
prior to the cancellation date (or unused materials may be returned) or shall repay any funds
advanced for services not yet rendered.
8.
Service Provider must obtain all licenses,legal certifications,or inspections required for the
services,facilities,equipment,or materials,and comply with all applicable state and federal laws and
local ordinances. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be treated as a default.
9.
This Contract shall automatically terminate on the grant expiration date or any extension date
thereof granted by CJD or upon termination of the underlying grant by CJD. All services billed
hereunder must be rendered within the grant period.
10.
The provisions of this Contract are severable and if for any reason a clause, sentence,
paragraph or other part of this Contract shall be determined to be invalid by a court or federal or state
agency,board or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof,such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
11.
The failure of Grantee to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Contract or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment to any extent of Grantee's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on any
future occasion.
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12.
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution,
performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this contract and agreement, venue
for said action shall lie in Tarrant County,Texas.
13.
This written instrument constitutes the entire agreement by the parties hereto concerning
the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or
written agreement which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties gereto hav e ec ted s agreement in multiples
in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this day of A.D. 2006.
ATTEST: CITY OF FORT WORTH
By:_
City Secretary :r J Pu
Assist t ' Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: WOMEN'S HAVEN OF TARRANT
David Yett, City Attorney COUNTY, INC
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By: o4'V14W14_ By:
Assistant City Attorney Mary Le Hafley
Executive Director
Date: Lr, 4
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/29/2005 - Ordinance No. 16346-03-2005
DATE: Tuesday, March 29, 2005
LOG NAME: 35VAWA2005 REFERENCE NO.: **G-14728
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application and Acceptance of the 2006 Domestic Assault Response Team Grants; Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance; and Execute a Contract with Women's Haven of Tarrant County
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, the 2006 Domestic Assault Response
Team (DART) grant in the amount of$80,000 from the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division (CJD);
2. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept if awarded, the 2006 Enhanced Domestic Assault
Response Team (Enhanced DART) grant in the amount of $77,520 from the Governor's Office, Criminal
Justice Division (CJD);
3. Authorize the City Manager to designate the Assistant City Manager who manages the Police
Department as the authorized official to accept, reject or alter the DART and Enhanced DART grants after
they are awarded;
4. Provide assurance that funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full in the event of loss or
misuse of CJD grant funds;
5. Authorize the transfer of$91,023 in matching funds from Federal Awarded Assets;
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $248,543;
7. Authorize the City Manager to waive indirect costs in the amount of$3,527.52; and
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Women's Haven of Tarrant County in the amount
of$36,500.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office funds grant projects throughout the
state. The Fort Worth Police Department for the past seven years has received federal pass-through funds
from the Criminal Justice Division to operate the Domestic Assault Response Team (DART)
project. DART was originally funded with Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funds and
provides on-scene crisis intervention to victims of family violence through an active volunteer
program. Grant funds are used to support a Project Coordinator, a contract with Women's Haven for a
Victim/Volunteer Specialist, necessary equipment for volunteers, and printing and postage for outreach
materials. The Enhanced DART budget includes two Detective positions, two cellular phones and basic
office supplies.
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Project Title CJD Grant City Match Total
DART $80,000.00 $30,541.00 $110,541.00
Enhanced DART $77,520.00 $60,482.00 $138,002.00
TOTAL $157,520.00 $91,023.00 $248,543.00
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant, and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operating budgets,
as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/C enters
GR76 451644 035202013000 $80,000.00 R107 538070 0352000 $91,023.00
GR76 472107 035202013000 $30,541.00
GR76 5 $74,041.00
(VARIOUS) 035202013010
GR76 539120 035202013020 $36,500.00
GR76 451644 035202014000 $77,520.00
GR76 472107 035202014000 $60,482.00
GR76 5 $138,002.00
VARIOUS) 035202014010
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Joe Paniagua (6140)
Originating Department Head: Ralph Mendoza (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Cristi Lemon (4243)
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