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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
This agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into between the City of Fort Worth, a
home rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("City"), acting by and through Jesus J.
Chapa,its duly authorized Assistant City Manager,and the Northwest Independent School District
("NISD"), a political subdivision in the State of Texas located in Tarrant County and a legally
constituted Independent District ("District"), acting by and through its Board of Trustees and Dr.
Ryder Warren, its duly authorized Superintendent.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made under the authority granted to the City and the District
pursuant to the. Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, known as the INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION ACT;
WHEREAS,the citizens of Fort Worth and the City Council have determined that the security
of students is paramount;
WHEREAS, District wishes to participate in the School .Resource Officer Program ("SRO
Program") through which City provides school security assistance to participating school districts
with facilities within the City's territorial limits using City's police officers; and
WHEREAS, City will receive funds through the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention
District("CCPD")to assist in funding City's portion of the SRO Program costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements
herein expressed, the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Agreement for the SRO Program
2. Exhibit A—Scope of Services
3. Exhibit B—Payment Schedule
Exhibits A and B, attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement for all
purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A and B and the
OFFICIAL RECORD
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FT. WORTH, TX
terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement,the terms and conditions set forth in the
body of this Interlocal Agreement shall control.
The term "District" shall include the District, and its officers, agents, employees, representatives,
servants, contractors or subcontractors.
The term "City" shall include its officers, employees, agents, and representatives.
The term "Party" shall refer to either the City or the District.
The term "Parties" shall refer to both the City and the District.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
City hereby agrees to provide the District with school security services for the purpose of
creating a safe educational environment, in partnership with the District. The City will provide Fort
Worth Police Department ("FWPD") officers at District schools within the territorial limits of Fort
Worth. The District covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with the City in the implementation of
the SRO Program. Attached hereto and incorporated for all purposes incident to this Agreement is
"Exhibit A,"Scope of Services,more specifically describing the services to be provided hereunder.
2. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on October 1, 2020("Effective Date")and shall continue in
full force and effect until September 30, 2021, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement.
3. CONSIDERATION.
The District shall pay City S729,336.27 in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement
and the Payment Schedule attached as "Exhibit B." Such Agreement amount is based upon fixed
expenditures for personnel and operating costs for police officers assigned to the SRO Program. The
Agreement amount represents 50% of all personnel and operating costs incurred by the City for the
eight(8) police officers assigned to the District. The Agreement amount also includes the District's
proportional share of the personnel, training and operating costs of the FWPD command staff that
oversee the SRO Program. The command staff costs are shared by all participating school districts,
and the participating school districts pay a proportional amount of the command staff costs based on
the number of SRO Program officers assigned to each participating school district. The command
staff includes one(1)detective, five (5)sergeants,two(2)relief police officers,and one(1) lieutenant
assigned to the SRO Program. In addition,the Agreement amount includes the District's proportional
share of the administrative operating fees of SRO-assigned patrol vehicles.
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In the event that a position is unfilled (for example, due to an occupational injury, transfer,
or termination),the Agreement Amount shall not be reduced or amended due to such absence unless
the position is unfilled for 15 cumulative days in a six-month period, and in that case,the District will
not be charged the personnel costs for the unfilled position for the total number of unfilled days.
It is understood and agreed that District shall remit funds to the.City within thirty(30)calendar
days following receipt of an official invoice. Invoices shall be provided by City to District on a
monthly basis.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1 CCPD Funds
This Agreement is wholly conditioned upon the actual receipt by City of Program
Funds from the CCPD. In the event that funds from the CCPD are not timely received, in
whole or in part, City may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement and.City shall not
be liable for payment for any work or services performed.by District under or in connection
with this Agreement.
4.2 Convenience.
The City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing
the other Party with 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.3 Non-appropriation of Funds.
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal
period to fund the SRO Program, City will notify District of such occurrence and this
Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were
received without penalty or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever.
4.4 Duties and Obligations of the Parties.
In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date,the District
shall pay City for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and City
shall continue to provide the District with services requested by the District and in accordance
with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Within thirty (30) days after the
effective date of such termination, City shall forward to District a final invoice for the
appropriately prorated unpaid balance due on the Agreement Amount for services rendered
and District shall remit payment in full within thirty(30) days after the date of such invoice.
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5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS .AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. District hereby warrants to the City that District has made
full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to services under
this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement,District hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to the City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Each Party, for itself and its officers, agents and
employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the other Party as confidential
and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the
other Party.
5.3 Unauthorized Access. Each Party shall store and maintain the other Party's
Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or
otherwise.corrupt the other Party's Information in any way. Each Party shall notify the other Party
immediately if the security or integrity of the other Party's information has been compromised or is
believed to have been compromised, in which event, the Party shall, in good faith, use all
commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the other Party in identifying what information
has been accessed, modified, deleted or otherwise corrupted by unauthorized means and shall fully
cooperate with the other Party to protect.such information from further unauthorized tampering.
5.4 Federal Law Enforcement Database Access. If District, or any District Personnel,
has access to any federal law enforcement database or any federal criminal history record
information system, including but not limited to Fingerprint Identification Records System
("FIRS"),Interstate Identification Index System (``III System"),National Crime Information Center
("NCIU)or National Fingerprint File("NFF"),that is governed by and/or defined in Title 28,Code
of Federal Regulations Part 20 ("CFR Part 20"), for the purpose of providing services for the
administration of criminal justice as defined therein on behalf of the City under this Agreement,
District shall comply with the Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy and CFR Part
20, and shall separately execute the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information
Services Security Addendum.
5.5 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Notwithstanding any contrary provision
in this Agreement, the City will comply with applicable federal (including, but not Iimited to, the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), state and local laws in providing the services
contemplated herein.
G. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
District agrees that the City shall,until the expiration of three years after final payment under
this Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years, have
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access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents,
papers and records of the District involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional
cost to the City. District agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary District facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give District
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Section 6 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
7. INDEPENIDENT CONTRACTOR.
District shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of City. City shall operate hereunder as in independent contractor and not as an
officer, agent,servant, or employee of the District. City shall be solely responsible for the acts and
omissions of its officers; members, agents, servants, and employees. District shall be solely
responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, members, agents, servants, and employees.
Neither City nor District shall be responsible under the Doctrine of Respondent Superior for the acts
and omissions of the officers, members, agents, servants, or employees of the other. Nothing in this
Agreement shall waive any statutory or common-law immunity or defense of City or District.
S. PROPERTY LOSS.
City shall in no way nor under any circumstances be responsible for any property belonging
to District; its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees
or invitees, which may be lost, stolen, destroyed or in any way damaged.
9. PROVISIONS REGARDING AGE.
City and District covenant that neither it nor any of its officers,members, agents, employees,
program participants, or subcontractors, while engaged in the performance of this Agreement shall,
in connection with the employment, advancement, or discharge of employees, or in connection with
the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment,discriminate against persons because of their
age, except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory
requirement.
IU. LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION
WITHOUT WAIVING ITS IMMUNITIES, DISTRICT SHALL DE LIABLE AND
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY MIND
OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
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NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL.
MISCONDUCT OF DISTRICT,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY TEXAS LAW AND WITHOUT WAIVING DISTRICT'S
IMMUNITIES,DISTRICT AGREES TO DEFEND,INDEMNIFY,AND HOLD THE CITY,ITS.
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO OWNER'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) THAT
MAY RELATE TO,ARISE OUT OF,OR BE OCCASIONED BY(I)DISTRICT'S BREACH OF
ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR(II)ANY NEGLIGENT
ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF DISTRICT, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE CITY); OR
SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT;
EXCEPT THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT
APPLY TO ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY
OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR SEPARATE CONTRACTORS, AND IN
THE EVENT OF JOINT AND CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH DISTRICT AND
CITY, RESPONSIBILITY, IF ANY, SHALL BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL
BE CONSTRUED AS A WAIVER OF THE CITY'S OR THE DISTRICT'S GOVERNMENTAL
IMMUNITY AS FURTHER PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF TEXAS.
Section 10 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
11. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT.
District, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees.that in the performance of District's duties and
obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or
group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. If any claim arises from an alleged violation of
this non-discrimination covenant by District, its.personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors or
successors in interest, District agrees to assume such liability and to indemnify and defend the City
and hold the City harmless from such claim,to the extent allowed by Texas law and without waiving
the District's immunities.
Section 11 shall survive the termination or_expiration_of this Agreement.
12. NOTICES.
.Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other Party, c/o the designated
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person listed below.; or (2) received by the other Party by United States Mail, registered, return
receipt requested, addressed as follows:
City of Fort Worth NISD
Attn: Jesus J. Chapa Attn: Dr. Ryder Warren
Deputy City Manager Superintendent
200 Texas Street 2001 Texan Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6311. Justin, Texas 76247
With Copy to the City Attorney With Copy to the District's General
At same address Counsel at same address
13. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS/IMMUNITIES.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the City and the District do
not waive or surrender any of their respective governmental powers or immunities.
14. NO WAIVER.
The failure of the City or District to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of the City's or
District's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any
future occasion.
15. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any
action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement, venue for
such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District
Court for the Northern District of Texas,.Fort Worth Division.
16. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
17. FORCE MAJEURE.
City and District shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations
as set forth in this Agreement,but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance
due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to,
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compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts of the public
enemy,fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, epidemics or pandemics; material or
labor restrictions by any governmental authority,transportation problems, restraints or prohibitions
by any court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United States or of any States, civil
disturbances, other national or regional emergencies, and/or any other similar cause not enumerated
herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose performance is affected
(collectively"Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is suspended during
the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the affected Party
provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it hinders the party's
performance, as soon as reasonably possible, as determined in the City's discretion, after the
occurrence of the Force Majeure Event. The form of notice required by this section shall be the
same as section 12 above.
18. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be
deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define.or limit the scope of any provision
of this Agreement.
19. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT.
The governing bodies of City and District have approved the execution of this Agreement,
and the persons signing the Agreement have been duly authorized by the governing bodies of the City
and District to sign this Agreement on behalf of the governing bodies.
20. REVIEW OF COUNSEL.
The parties acknowledge that each Party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be
resolved against the drafting Party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or
exhibits hereto.
21. AMENDMENTS.
No amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a Party hereto unless such amendment
is set forth in a written instrument,which is executed by an authorized representative of each Party.
22. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including Exhibits A and B, contains the entire understanding and
agreement between the City and District, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters
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contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null
and void to the extent it conflicts with any provision of this Agreement.
23. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for
all purposes., be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the
same instrument. A signature received via facsimile or electronically via email shall be as legally
binding for all purposes as an original signature.
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APPROVED AND AGREED FOR CITY APPROVED AND AGREED FOR NISD
OF FORT WORTH
Jesus J.Chapa(Oct 20,2(f2013:57CDT)
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Jesus J. Chapa Dr. y er Warren
Deputy City Manager Superintendent
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APPROVAL RECOMMENDED APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
Edwin Kraus LEGALITY FOR NISD
Edwin Kraus(Oct 20,202012:02 CDT)
Edwin Kraus
Chief of Police /
NISD Attorney
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Date: 09-22-2020
Date: M&C No. 20-0726
Form 1295 Certification No: NOT REQUIRED
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible
for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
Sasha Kane(Oct20,2020 11:24 CDT)
Sasha Kane
Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. City,through the commander of the SRO Program, shall assign FWPD officers to specific
schools within the District to provide school security and officers shall work directly with
the District's school principals.
2. There shall be eight(8) City police officers assigned to the District for the SRO Program.
In addition, there shall be a command staff comprised of one (1) detective, five (5)
sergeants, two (2) relief police officers, and one (1) lieutenant assigned to the SRO
Program. The Lieutenant shall command the SRO Program. Additional officers will not
be provided to District during the Term of the Agreement. The District shall submit a
written re nest for additional Police Officers to City ten 14 months prior to the start
of a new Fiscal year(the end of the mouth of December).
3. Assigned officers shall have the SRO Program as their primary duty, and will not be
regularly assigned additional police duties. City reserves the right, however, to reassign
any or all officers temporarily in the event of an emergency or when the City, in its sole
discretion, deems necessary.
4. City shall coordinate assignment and duty hours with District. If necessary, to handle
unplanned absences at schools, FWPD officers from other units may be assigned
temporarily to provide coverage. Replacement officers, when available, will be assigned
to District when the assigned police officer's absence is for an extended period of time.
S. City shall provide to the officers assigned to the SRO Program all the law enforcement
training and certification,vehicles and police equipment,benefits,and insurance(including
liability coverage)that are provided to all City's police officers. District shall provide any
radio equipment necessary to allow the assigned officers to communicate with District
staff.
6. The City shall maintain emergency response plans for every school within their
jurisdiction. To the extent allowed under Texas law,these plans shall be kept confidential
within the Fort Worth Police Department for security purposes, but meetings shall be held
with authorized representatives of District to provide relevant information and excerpts
from the plan necessary for implementation. City's Chief of Police shall designate a
commander to be responsible for maintenance and dissemination of these plans.
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7. All police personnel assigned to the SRO program will remain subject to the rules and.
regulations applicable to all sworn personnel, including General Orders, Special Orders,
Personnel Rules and Regulations, directives and other applicable law.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
District will remit 1 I payments at$60,778.01 per month within 30 days of receipt of an invoice
from the City and a final payment due in the amount of$60,778.16. The failure of District to
pay an invoice within 30 days of receipt will be considered a breach of this Agreement.
$60,778.01 x 11 = $668,558.11
Final Payment-- $ 60,778.16
Total Payments $729,336.27
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Northwest
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
To: Board of Trustees
From: Ryder Warren, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Subject: Interlocal Agreement for the School Resource Officer Program with
the City of Fort Worth
Date: September 28, 2020
Background Informaation and Rationale: Pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas
Government Code, Texas Education Code, School Districts and other
governmental entities may join together to increase efficiency and effectiveness,
by authorizing them to contract, to the greatest possible extent, with one another
and with agencies of the state.
The City of Fort Worth, Texas will provide eight (8) fully qualified, licensed
police officers who will serve as School Resource Officer assigned to Northwest
ISD schools located on district property in the City of Fort Worth. The District
will pay an amount not to exceed $729,336.27 for the 2020--2021 school year.
The initial term of this agreement will be from October 1, 2020 until September
30, 2021 or the 2020-2021 school year.
Support of Strategic Goals:
• Northwest ISD will create and foster an environment where all stakeholders
are engaged in the transformational work of the NISD family.
Budget and/or Fund Impact: This item is budgeted as part of the General Fund
budget.
Recommendation: Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Worth,
Texas for School Resource Officer Program as a matter of record and authorize
the Superintendent or his designee to enter into contracts as recommended by the
administration.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ry er Warren, Ed.D. 13-rian Carter M-rk Vechione
Superintendent Chief Financial Officer Exec Dir of Purchasing
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT WORTH
DATE: 9/22/2020 REFERENCE **M&C 20- LOG NAME: 3535SCHOOL RESOURCE
NO.: 0726 OFFICER PROGRAM FY21
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL)Authorize Execution of Agreements with Fort Worth, Keller, Eagle Mountain
Saginaw, Crowley, Northwest and Lake Worth Independent School Districts, as well
as Lena Pope Home, Inc., to Operate the School Resource Officer Program (Formerly
the School Security Initiative Program)for Fiscal Year 2021 in the Total Amount of
$6,799,433.38 (CCPD Funded)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of the School Resource Officer
Program Agreements with the Fort Worth, Keller, Eagle Mountain Saginaw, Crowley, Northwest and
Lake Worth Independent School Districts, as well as Lena Pope Home, Inc., to operate the School
Resource Officer Program for Fiscal Year 2021 in the total amount of$6,799,433.38.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD)and area independent school districts (ISDs)work
together to provide youth a safe educational environment by providing FWPD officers at schools
within the city limits of Fort Worth. Under the School Resource Officer Program, operational costs,
equipment funds, and personnel costs are provided through the Crime Control Prevention District
(CCPD) budget, which is then reimbursed pursuant to the terms of the Agreements with each school
district and Lena Pope Home, Inc.
For Fiscal Year 2021, a total of 82 officers are assigned to the School Resource Officer Program with
a total budget of$11,075,612.00, of which $6,799,433.38 will be allocated for the School Resource
Officer Program Agreements with the school districts and Lena Pope Home, Inc. The participating
school districts, and Lena Pope Home Inc., reimburse CCPD for 50 percent of operating and
personnel costs for 71 of the 82 positions. Keller ISD and Eagle Mountain Saginaw each
have 1 mobile officer to rotate between schools specifically within the school district. Keller ISD and
Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD will reimburse CCPD for 100 percent of the dedicated officer's costs.
The remaining nine supervisor and relief positions, consisting of two relief officers, one detective, five
sergeants, and one lieutenant, are reimbursed to CCPD at 100 percent. The reimbursement costs of
the supervisor and relief positions are apportioned to each participant based on the number of
officers assigned to each school district.
During the term of these contracts, October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, each participant
will have a set number of officers assigned to them as follows:
- Fort Worth ISD will have forty-four officers assigned to them at a cost of$4,017,899.40.
- Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD will have six officers assigned to them at a cost of$706,149.97.
- Crowley ISD will have five officers assigned to them at a cost of$636,829.47.
- Keller ISD will have four officers plus a dedicated, mobile officer assigned to them at a cost of
$526,586.49.
- Lake Worth ISD will have one officer assigned to them at a cost of$91,315.89.
- Northwest ISD will have eight officers assigned to them at a cost of$729,336.27.
- Lena Pope Home Inc., will have one officer assigned to them at a cost of$91,315.89
Payments from the participating school districts and the Lena Pope Home shall be rendered to the
City on a monthly basis and deposited into a CCPD account. The total expected reimbursement
amount is $6,799,433.38.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, contingent upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget by
City Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget of the Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund. The Police Department(and Financial Management Services) is
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being
incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Ed Kraus (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Ed Kraus (4231)
ATTACHMENTS
SRO FY 2021 breakdown by officer- 7-29-20 (004).pdf
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