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CONTRACT NO. I
STA'L'E OF 'TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
his INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this the day
of FP'
_ , 2000, by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home
rule municipal co poration of the State of Texas, located within Tarrant, Denton and
Wise Counties, Texas (Hereinafter referred to as the "CITY') and the BOARD OF
TRUSTEES of the FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, a political
subdivision of the State of Texas and a legally constituted Independent School District
located within Tarrant County, Texas. (Hereinafter referred to as the"FWISD").
RECITALS
This Agreement is made under the authority granted to the CITY and the FWISD
by and pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, known as the
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT.
WHEREAS, the majority of criminal justice experts agree that truancy can lead to
victimization, criminal acts, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and illiteracy; all which are
deterrents to student opportunity and success; and
WHEREAS, early intervention in truancy behavior and referral to the court is
necessary in order to encourage students to attend school on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, while the City of Fort worth can hear cases within its existing
municipal court system, the Fort Worth Independent School District and the City of Fort
Worth determined that a dedicated court is effective in discouraging truancy; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Independent School District and the City of Fort
Worth, established a Municipal Court entitled "School Attendance Court," funded by the
Fort Worth Independent School District to hear all FWISD truancy cases and both parties
authorize and agree to the execution of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the School Attendance Court resulted in
offenses being heard quickly and consistent punishment from case to case; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Independent
School District Board of Trustees determined that the continued need for expedient,
consistent, and equitable sanctions for all truancy offenses is of paramount importance to
both government entities.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed,
the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. ADMINISTRATION. CITY and FWISD covenant and agree to fully
cooperate in operation of the Attendance Court and both parties consent, under the terms
of this Agreement,to the following:
A. The School Attendance Court ("Court") shall be conducted on a schedule
and a location agreed upon by the parties. FWISD shall provide, at no cost to the
CITY, a site reasonably acceptable to the CITY, for the School Attendance Court.
CITY municipal court personnel, as determined by the designated City
representative in Subsection G. below, shall have full access to any areas
designated for the FWISD School Attendance Court for conducting the day-to-
day administration of the Court.
B. A Municipal Court Judge, who is a licensed attorney in good standing in
the State of Texas, shall be selected by the City Council according to the Texas
Government Code (Texas Government Code §30.00381 et seq. (Vernon Supp
2000)), the City of Fort Worth Charter and Ordinances to preside over all FWISD
truancy cases presented to School Attendance Court
C. The CITY shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the
School Attendance Court and the selection of all necessary personnel necessary,
for the effective operation of the Court. The CITY shall determine which City
municipal court personnel shall be assigned to the Court. Said personnel shall
possess the necessary qualifications and skill sets to perform the required duties,
including bilingual skills when necessary. FWISD understands that the CITY
may re-assign City personnel as the CITY deems necessary for the effective and
efficient operation of the Court and FWISD agrees to fully support any
assignment decisions made by the CITY. CITY agrees to provide to FWISD
reports of court activity in a format and on a schedule as agreed upon between the
parties.
D. FWISD and the CITY understand that the Municipal Court Judge is duty-
bound by the Code of Judicial Conduct and must perform his/her judicial duties
so that the integrity, impartiality and independence of the judiciary are preserved.
E. The act of providing funding for the School Attendance Court will not
influence the judicial conduct or judgment of the appointed Judge nor does it
create, in any manner, a relationship between FWISD and the Judge or any other
courtroom personnel.
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F. The City Manager, or designee and the Fort Worth Independent School
District Superintendent, or his designee, shall meet four times a year on a
quarterly basis, including once during the month of June, to discuss concerns
related to the current operation of the Court and the location of the Court for the
next contract year at its current location or at a city-owned and operated facility.
CITY agrees to coordinate with FWISD to arrange the time, location and date of
the meeting,which shall be mutually acceptable.
G. For the purposes of this Agreement, the City Manager, or designee, shall
be the representative for the City Council of Fort Worth for administrative or
operative decision-malting. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Fort Worth
Independent School District Superintendent, or his designee, shall be the
representative for the FWISD for day-to-day administrative or operative decision-
making. No later than August 31 each year, CITY and FWISD shall provide
written notice to the other party of the designated representative that will be
responsible for the day-to-day administration and operative decision malting for
the Court.
2. GOALS AND MISSION STATEMENT.
A. The mission of the School Attendance Court Program shall be:
To provide a court setting that will ensure students a timely referral to the court
for the consistent and equitable disposition of their truancy cases.
B. The goals of the School Attendance Court shall include, at a minimum:
® Timely referral of students to the court for disposition
® Competent jurisdiction based on knowledge of applicable laws
® Consistent and equitable sanctions from one court
® Expedient resumption of regular school attendance
® Early intervention in juvenile behavior that is a precursor to other
juvenile crime activities
3. FUNDING.
A. It is agreed between FWISD and the CITY that the Fort Worth
Independent School District shall pay, subject to the terms set out in Subsection B. of this
section, all staffing and operational costs associated with the operation and administration
of the School Attendance Court shall be as follows:
1. FWISD agrees to provide funding for all essential courtroom personnel as
determined by the CITY, to include, at a minimum, a municipal court judge,
senior customer service representative, human services specialist, a
customer service representative, senior human services specialist and four
deputy city marshals. The estimated salaries and benefits for such
personnel, including overtime pay for two deputy city marsh iTe-yeU.L,�
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2004-2005 are attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A". Included in
the funding amount shall be group health insurance, contributions to
employee retirements and incentive pay.
2. FWISD agrees to reimburse the CITY for all costs associated with the use of
an assistant city attorney to prosecute cases on an "as needed basis". It is
anticipated that an assistant city attorney will be needed at the Attendance
Court a maximum of five (5) days per week to cover bench and jury trials.
The hours and amount of time needed for the use of an assistant city
attorney shall be at the discretion of and determined by the CITY. The
estimated salary and benefits for such personnel for the year 2004-2005 is
attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit"A."
3. CITY agrees to use a vehicle provided by the FWISD that has been fully
equipped by the CITY with CITY'S customary and standard operating
equipment for marshal use related to the Attendance Court. FWISD agrees
to reimburse the CITY for fuel and standard maintenance for the vehicle as
deemed appropriate by the CITY. FWISD agrees to pay all associated
operational costs related to the vehicle provided by FWISD for use by the
City of Fort Worth personnel for the day-to day operation of the Court and
other Attendance Court purposes. FWISD agrees to pay fuel costs for one
city van used to transport juveniles to and from the court. The estimated
operational costs of the vehicles for the year 2004-2005 are attached and
incorporated herein as Exhibit"A."
4. FWISD shall provide supplies and other minor equipment as determined by
mutual agreement between the CITY and FWISD. CITY and FWISD agree
that FWISD will not be responsible for any indirect costs absorbed by the
City, such costs being approximately 35% of the total operating and
administrative overhead budget. CITY, at its cost, shall provide all
necessary computers, printers and other auxiliary computer equipment
necessary for the operation of the Court, as determined by the CITY.
FWISD agrees to sign any necessary security or CITY IT-computer related
agreements and provide the necessary access to the Attendance Court
building for installation of the CITY computers, printers and other auxiliary
computer equipment.
5. CITY agrees to submit an invoice to FWISD on or before the 10th business
day of each month for services rendered by the CITY for the previous
month. City agrees to notify FWISD in writing of any necessary unbudgeted
items prior to purchase by the City. FWISD agrees to submit full payment
as indicated on each invoice within 45 days of receipt of the invoice. Within
ten (10) working days of receipt of any disputed invoices, FWISD shall
submit written notice to the CITY specifying the contested charges. Within
ten (10) working days of receipt, CITY will respond with additional
information. If, after receipt of additional information, the charges are still
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in dispute, the City Manager, or designee shall and the Fort Worth
Independent School District Superintendent or his designee shall meet to
reach a resolution to the contested charges. Failure of the City and FWISD
to reach resolution of the disputed charges shall be grounds for termination
pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement.
B. CITY and FWISD agree the above personnel are necessary for the smooth
administration and operation of the Court in order to process a maximum of 2,400 Failure
to Attend student cases and associated Parent Contributing to Non Attendance cases filed
for the 2004-2005 school year. CITY and FWISD agree that all staffing and operational
costs associated with the administration of a maximum 2,400 Failure to Attend student
cases and associated Parent Contributing to Non Attendance cases for the Court shall be
$604,507.23 for the 2004-2005 school year as set out in Exhibit"A". If FWISD elects to
file more 2,400 Failure to Attend student cases and associated Parent Contributing to Non
Attendance cases for the 2004-2005 school year, FWISD agrees to pay 1% of the adopted
budget per 100 cases to cover the additional staffing and operational costs associated with
the increased caseload.
CITY agrees to submit a proposed budget for the next Attendance Court calendar year to
FWISD no later than April 1 of each year.
C. In order for the CITY and FWISD to be able to address budgetary needs in
future years related to staffing and operational costs associated with the administration of
a maximum 2,400 Failure to Attend student cases filed per semester at the School
Attendance Court, the base operational costs of$604,507.23 cited in Subsection B above
shall be increased each year as set out in Exhibit "B" attached and incorporated into this
Agreement. This amount reflects the funds required by FWISD to cover the estimated
salaries and benefits for all City courtroom personnel essential for the Court. The
foregoing adjustments will be increased by the applicable CPI adjustment for the
respective fiscal years.
The above dollar amount does not include funding for additional staffing or operations
costs beyond those listed in Subsection A. of Section 3 "Funding". The additional of
staff or the enhancement of operations that result in increased funding shall be by mutual
consent between the CITY and FWISD.
D. FWISD and CITY agree that all contractual payments provided herein
fairly compensates the CITY for the services and functions performed under this
Agreement.
E. FWISD agrees and understands that under §791.011 of the Local
Government Code, payment for the performance of the governmental functions or
services under this Agreement must be made from current revenues available to the
CITY.
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4� TERM. The ter. n of this a
�{ �r Pment is for a period beginning on October 1,
20Q8 and ending on September 30, 200X. This contract may be renewed by agreement of
both parties on an annual basis through the approval of an addendum setting the new term
of the Agreement..
5. TERMINATION OF AG ' EMENT. If the CITY or the FWISD fails, for
any reason, to perform any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement may be
terminated if the default continues for a period of thirty(30) days after the notifying party
notifies the defaulting party in writing of the default and its intention to declare this
Agreement terminated. If the defaulting party does not cure or correct.such breach within
the thirty (30) day period, the notifying party shall have the right to declare this
Agreement immediately terminated, and neither party shall have further responsibility or
liability hereunder.
Either panty may ytert iztate this a rdenaent,in whole or-iii part, at any time and for any
reason,upon receipt of written notice to the other party. Such written notice shall specify
to what extent the work under the contract is being terminated and the effective date of
terminatiotu.
6. COURT-ROOM. FWISD will provide, at the sole cost and expense to FWISD,
courtroom space and facilities on FWISD owned property within the City of Fort Worth,
which conr"orms to accepted courtroom standards to conduct the School Attendance Court
and shall provide CITY court personnel access to said courtroom, assigned administrative
offices and selected spacas-within the Attendance Court Building.
7. USE OF COURTROOM. The courtroom, offices, waiting areas,holding cells
and other space related to School Attendance Court (which shall be located on the:first
:floor of the new building) shall be used to conduct ,hearings and proceedings related to
FWISD truancy cases. All proceedings and hearings shall be held in accordance with the
established practices and procedures of the City of Fort Worth Municipal Courts. 'Use of
the Courtroo m, offices,waiting areas,holding ceps and other space related to Attendance
Court located. on FWISD property for any other juvenile purpose other than School
Attendance Court shall be mutually agreed upon between the FWISD designee a-ad the
CITY designee as set out in. Section 1G of this Agreement. Th no event shall these areas
be used for any purpose other than for juvenile use nor interfere with the operation of the
School Attendance Court. FWISb and CITY agree that School Attendance Court will
have priority over any other «se of the courtroom, offices, waiting areas, holding cells
and other space related to School Attendance Court. The CITY agrees and understands
that school district employees will occupy the second floor of the•FWISp building and
that these employees will need access on a daily basis to the foyer and the elevator
located on the first'f(oor. CITY employees will have access to all assigned areas and
offices located on the second floor. For security purposes, after hours access by the City
to School Attendance Court will be coordinated through FWISD night security.
8. 24PROVEMENTS. FWISD shall have exclusive right, title and interest
in all structures and improvements relating to School Attendance Court constructed by
FWISD that are located on premises belonging to FWISD. The CITY retains the right, at
its discretion and own cost, to add any furniture, equipment, supplies, or other items
necessary for the operation of the Attendance Court. FWISD agrees that any such
furniture, equipment, supplies, or other items shall remain the sole property of the CITY
and may be added, changed, removed, or altered at the discretion of the CITY. The
CITY retains the right, subject to the written approval of FWISD, to add any permanent
improvements necessary for the operation of the Attendance Court.
9. RULES REGULATIONS AND OPERATION. The courtroom and its
premises shall be subject to the same rules, regulations and methods of operation as other
municipal courtrooms operated by the City of Fort Worth. The CITY and FWISD shall
comply with all ordinances and regulations of the CITY of Fort Worth, the laws of the
State of Texas and of the United States of America applicable to the-use of said premises.
In order to assure the safety of school and city personnel and persons attending the Court,
CITY and FWISD personnel entering the Court area shall be required to submit to
security measures as determined necessary by the CITY Marshal.
10. ALLOCATION OF FINES. Any fines collected as a result of truancy violations
will be allocated between FWISD and the CITY according to state law. Any allocation
of fines not dictated by state law will be according to the current established procedures
of the Municipal Court of the CITY. City will pay any fines due and owing FWISD by
U.S. MAIL to the Assistant Superintendent in the month following the reporting quarter.
11. RELEASE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS. To the extent permitted
by law, FWISD agrees to release and make available any information from a student's
education record to the presiding judge over the School Attendance Court.
12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY shall operate hereunder as an
independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of the FWISD.
FWISD shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of the CITY. CITY shall have the exclusive control of, and the
exclusive right to control the work designated to the CITY to be performed hereunder,
and all persons performing the same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and
omissions of its officers, members, agents, and employees. Neither City nor FWISD shall
be responsible under the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior for the acts and omissions of
its officers,members, agents, employees, or officers of the other.
It is understood and agreed that the FWISD is not involved as a party to any activities
that may be carried on by CITY pursuant to this agreement. No provision of this
agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver by either party of any immunity from
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liability which it has or could be asserted under the doctrine of governmental immunity or
any other immunity which it has under law.
13. INDEMNITY.
A. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FWISD COVENANT'S
AND AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY INIDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS,
AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SERVANTS
ACTING IN THE COURSE AND SCOPE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, FROM
ANY AND ALL SUITS, CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION FOR PROPERTY
LOSS OR DAMAGE ANT)/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUIDING DEATH,
WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF FWISD EMPLOYEES,
OFFICERS, AGENTS OR SERVANTS; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS
INIDEMNITY AGREEMENT DOES NOT COVER OR INCLUDE:
(1) Any liability or obligation to third parties based on any contract to which
the FWISD is not a party; or
(2) Any tort claim or liability arising out of the sole negligence of CITY; its
officers, employees, agents or servants; or
(3) Any tort claim or liability for which the FWISD would not be liable if the
same were asserted directly against the FWISD; or
(4) Any tort claim or liability arising out of the gross negligence, malicious
intent, bad faith, or other intentional, deliberate, willful or malicious act of
CITY, its officers, agents, employees or servants.
B. FWISD and CITY agrees to notify the other promptly upon the receipt of any
claim or lawsuit brought in connection with any injury, death or damages on the
premises. FWISD and the CITY agree to make its officers, agents, and employees
available at all reasonable times for any statements and case preparation necessary for the
defense of any claims or litigation for which the CITY or FWISD may be responsible
hereunder.
C. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunity or
affirmative defense, which may be asserted by FWISD or the CITY as to any claim of
any third party.
D. Nothing herein shall be construed in any manner, to create a cause of action for
the benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement, or to create any rights for the
benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement not otherwise existing at law.
14. NONDISCRIMINATION. Neither the City and FWISD, nor any of its officers,
members, agents, employees, program participants, or subcontractors, while engaged in
performing this contract, 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 axis-o
bona fide occupational qualification,retirement plan, or statutory requirement.
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The CITY and FWISD agree that in the execution, performance or attempted
performance of this contract and agreement, they will not discriminate against any person
or persons because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin or sexual orientation nor
will CITY or FWISD permit its agents, employees, subcontractors or program
participants to engage in such discrimination.
15. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this agreement are severable and if for
any reason a clause, sentence, paragraph or other part of this agreement 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.
16. WAIVER OF DEFAULT. No waiver by the parties hereto of any default or
breach or the failure to insist upon the performance of any term, condition,provisions or
covenant of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver or relinquishment to any
extent of any other breach of the same or any other term, condition, provision, or
covenant contained herein or the right of the parties to assert or rely upon any such term.
17. APPLICABLE LAW.
(a) This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
(b) 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 or the Federal Court of the Northern District.
18. SOLE AGREEMENT. This written instrument constitutes the entire
agreement by the parties hereto concerning the work and services to be performed and
any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written agreement, which purports to vary from the
terms hereof, shall be void.
19. AMENDMENT. No amendment, modification or alteration of the terms
hereof shall be binding unless the same is in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof
and duly executed by the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agr ement in
ult' les in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this the day of
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EXHIBIT B
CPI 2.50%
Sallncrease 4.00%
Health Increase 8.00%
Retirement 10.74%
03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08
sect object Object Name 1 2 3 4 5
381010 511010 SALARIES OF REGULAR EMPLOYEES $ 395,918 $ 411,755 $ 428,225 $ 445,354 $ 463,169
--__--511010-MARSHAL OT+RETIREMENT----- $------75;341---$-__----78;354-$----81,489-$----84;748-$-_,--88;138-
511010 Addtni Prosecutor Time(480 hrs)+RETIREMENT $ 13,071 $ 13,594 $ 14,137 $ 14,703
BENEFITS REQUIREMENT COSTS: $ 88,716 $ 93,921 $ 98,689 $ 103,739 $ 109,091
381010 CHAR01 Total Character 01 $ 559,975 $ 597,102 $ 621,996 $ 647,979 $ 675,101
522120 UNIFORMS&SPECIAL CLOTHING $ 1,300 $ 1,333 $ 1,366 $ 1,400 $ 1,435
522140 VEHICLE MAINT/MOTOR FUEL $ 4,337 $ 4,445 $ 4,557 $ 4,670 $ 4,787
524010 MINOR EQUIPMENT
381010 CHAR02 Total Character 02 $ 5,637 $ 5,778 $ 5,922 $ 6,070 $ 6,222
531180 WORKSHOPS/RETREATS/TRAINING $ 388 $ 398 $ 408 $ 418 $ 428
531200 INTERPRETER SERVICE-CONTRACTUAL $ 1,200 $ 1,230 $ 1,261 $ 1,292 $ 1,325
533030 Printing:Complaint Jacket Forms
537080 WIRELESS/RADIO CHARGES
539010 DUES&MEMBERSHIPS
381010 CHAR03 Total Character 03 $ 1,588 $ 1,628 $ 1,668 $ 1,710 $ 1,753
Other NON-PERSONNEL Requirements Paid by Municipal Court:
521020 Postage
531530 IT Leased Equip
537070 IT Solution Charges Network Dial-In Access
Additional NON-PERSONNEL Enhancement Costs(in RED)_
Total Expenditures $ 567,200 $ 604,507 629,587 655,760 683,076
%Increase -3.98% -3.99% -4.00% -3.99%
Annual Increase From Previous Year 37,307 25,080 26,172 27,316
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ATTEST: CI'T'Y OF FORT WORTH
By:
City Secr jchard - ---------------
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ting ssistant City Manager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM -"Onti act Authorization
AND LEGALITY: -
David Yett, City Attorney -
Date
Assistant C ty Attorney
ATTEST FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT
By:
e Ross, Superintendent
ort Worth Inde ndent School
District
Attorney for Fort Worth
independent School District
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Willi4 H. Koehler, President
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By: ( ) �/(,' _ Board of Education
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ATTEST:
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Scretary,Bo'd oaf Education
OFFICC'JAU v 1D
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council C1 1
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/14/2004
DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2004
LOG NAME: 38COURT REFERENCE NO.: **C-20441
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Renew an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for
Funding of the Municipal Court Attendance Court to Adjudicate the Fort Worth Independent School
District Truancy Cases
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth
Independent School District (FWISD) for the City to provide an Attendance Court to adjudicate FWISD
truancy cases; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept reimbursement from the Fort Worth Independent School District in
the amount of$604,507 for all personnel and other costs associated with operation of the above-mentioned
Attendance Court in FY2004-2005.
DISCUSSION:
The Comprehensive Truancy Intervention Program (CTIP) is a joint effort of the FWISD, the Tarrant County
District Attorney's Office and the Fort Worth Police Department. Program objectives are designed to
aggressively address the truancy problem and include various efforts by FWISD to encourage school
attendance.
Students who are truant are subject to the filing of a Class C Misdemeanor offense against them and their
parents. Effective with creation of the Attendance Court on February 20, 2001 (M&C C-18472), truancy
cases are filed in Fort Worth Municipal Court.
The FWISD requested that the City provide an Attendance Court dedicated to hear truancy cases
only. FWISD agrees to reimburse the City for all personnel and other operational costs associated with
implementation and operation of the Attendance Court. The site for the Attendance Court is provided by the
FWISD at no cost to the City. The estimated operating cost for the Attendance Court for Fiscal Year 2004-
05 is approximately $604,507 and was included in the FY2004-2005 Adopted General Fund budget.
The Interlocal Agreement provides the following:
a) The Attendance Court established under the Fort Worth Municipal Court will have primary jurisdiction
over all FWISD truancy cases;
b) FWISD will fund all costs associated with the operation of the Attendance Court to include staff salaries
and other operational costs; and
c) Any fines collected from truancy violations will be allocated between the FWISD and the City according
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to state law.
The Interlocal Agreement and funding were approved by the FWISD School Board on September 28, 2004.
This program serves all COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
of the General Fund. The Municipal Court will be responsible for the collection of all funds due the City.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 431120 0381000 $604,507.00
GG01 VARIOUS 0381000 $604,507.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Richard Zavala (Acting) (6222)
Originating Department Head: Elsa Paniagua (6711)
—Additional-Information Contact: Elsa Paniagua (6711)
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