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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000
UPON EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING
REIMBURSABLE COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY IN PROVIDING
RESOURCES TO JOINT OPERATIONS/TASK FORCES; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
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 2007-
2008 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $21,000 upon execution of an agreement with
the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, for the purpose of receiving reimbursable
costs incurred by the City in providing resources to Joint Operations/Task Forces.
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. 17749 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 15, 2008
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/15/2008 -Ord. # 18051-04-2008
DATE: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
LOG NAME: 351RSC1
REFERENCE NO.: **C-22759
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal
Investigation, for the Purpose of Receiving Reimbursable Costs Incurred by the City in Providing
Resources to Joint Operations/Task Forces and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal
Investigation, for the purpose of receiving reimbursable overtime ($15,000) and travel ($6,000) costs
incurred by the City in providing resources to a Joint Operations/Task Force;
2. Authorize the agreement to become effective on the same date it is executed by both parties and
terminate on the last day of the current Fiscal Year;
3. Authorize the agreement to be renewed by addendum agreeable to both parties, effective beginning on
October 1 of each fiscal year; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $21,000 upon execution of the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement will be established pursuant to the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 9703, the Treasury Forfeiture
Fund Act of 1992, which provides for the reimbursement of certain expenses of local, county, and state law
enforcement agencies incurred as participants in joint operations/task forces with a Department of the
Treasury law enforcement agency. The Name of this Task Force is the "North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task
Force." The Fort Worth Police Department will assign one Detective for overtime to this Joint Task
Force/Operation.
The mission of the Task Force will be to develop and assist with criminal investigations and asset forfeitures
of illegal activities in the North Texas area. IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) serves the American public by
investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes in a
manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law. IRS CI is comprised of
special agents whose investigative jurisdiction includes tax, money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act
laws. IRS is the only federal agency that can investigate potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue
Code.
As financial investigators, the North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task Force will fill a unique niche in the federal
law enforcement community. Today's sophisticated schemes to defraud the government demand the
analytical ability of financial investigators to wade through complex paper and computerized financial
records. Along with their financial investigative skills, the North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task Force will use
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specialized forensic technology to recover financial data that may have been encrypted, password
protected, or hidden by other electronic means.
Additionally, the North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task Force will investigate and assist in the prosecution of
significant financial investigations that will generate the maximum deterrent effect, enhance voluntary
compliance, and promote public confidence in the tax system.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the
agreement, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Police Department is responsible for submitting
request for reimbursement to offset the expenditures. Funds will be reimbursed by grantor after
expenditures are made.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451802 035478264000 $21.000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035478264010 $21.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head: Patricia J. Kneblick (4212)
Additional Information Contact: Kara Shuror (4221)
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