HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21999-12-2015 ORDINANCE NO.21999-12-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,096.00,FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS,FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORT WORTH POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN JOINT OPERATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE'S BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS AND
EXPLOSIVES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAK-ING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in the Budget of the
City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$35,096.00, from available funds, for the purpose of reimbursing costs associated with the Fort Worth Police Department's
participation in joint operations with the United States Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
and Explosives.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason
by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions,
sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance,which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 21873-09-2015 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other
ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are
hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: �
Victoria Honey,Assistan ,ei Attorney a I y r, ity 4etretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 15,2015
Ordinance No.21999-12-2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/1512015 - Ordinance No. 21999-12-2015
DATE: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27562
LOG NAME: 35ATF TF
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Amount Not to Exceed $35,096.00 from the United States Department of
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the Fort Worth Police Department's
Participation in Joint Law Enforcement Operations for Fiscal Year 2016 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of an amount not to exceed $35,096.00 from the United States Department
of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the Fort Worth Police Department's
participation in a joint law enforcement operations task force; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$35,096.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has participated in ongoing joint task force operations with the United
States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) since
1998. On July 12, 2011, (M&C C-24996) City Council authorized the execution of a Memorandum of
Agreement with the ATF for ongoing joint law enforcement operations. The purpose of the task force is to
collaborate on investigations affecting this geographic area. The Agreement obligates the City of Fort
Worth, through its Police Department, to assign officers to ATF task force investigations and joint
operations on an as-needed basis.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the City of Fort Worth is reimbursed for expenses related to the Police
Department's participation in the joint operations task force. Indirect costs are not eligible for
reimbursement. The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide matching funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Police Department will be
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditure being made, the
Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Accoun Project ProgramActivity Budget Reference # Amount
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ID I I ID I Year Chartfield 2
F21001 0350420 --15XXXXXXI G00162 993501 $35,096.00
210011 0350420 4310004 000162 993501 $35,096.00
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project jProgram ctivity Budget Reference # moun
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valarie Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Joel Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Jami Hoffman (4287)
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