HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22326-08-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22326-08-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $124,724.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE
PROGRAMS, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PARTICIPATION IN THE DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG
REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING 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 I.
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
Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $124,724.00 subject to receipt of grant funds from the United
States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, for participation in
the DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Grant Program.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Maleshia Farmer, Assistant City Attorney ary J. K4-r, S etary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 2, 2016
Ordinance No.22326-08-2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/2/2016 - Ordinance No. 22326-08-2016
DATE: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27834
LOG NAME: 35FY16 DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG REDUCTION PROGRA
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 DNA Capacity
Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant in the Amount of$124,724.00 from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, Authorize Execution of
Related Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 DNA
Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice in the amount of$124,724.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a contract with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,
National Institute of Justice; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$124,724.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The goal of the United States Department of Justice DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction
Grant Program (Program) is to assist eligible states and units of local government in processing,
recording, screening and analyzing forensic DNA and DNA database samples. The Program also seeks
to increase the capacity of public forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to help reduce the number
of forensic DNA and DNA database samples awaiting analysis.
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) requests Program funding in the amount of$124,724.00 for
registration fees, associated travel expenses, two extraction robots and four thermomixers for FWPD's
Crime Laboratory.
The registration fees and associated travel expenses will pay for staff members to attend various
conferences, workshops and classes. The training will provide staff members with opportunities to stay
up-to-date on the newest developments in DNA testing and allow staff members to meet the continuing
education requirements set by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Quality Assurance
Standards. Acquisition of these instruments will increase the overall processing time. The thermomixers
heat and agitate DNA samples, breaking open the cells and releasing the DNA. The extraction robots
then further isolate and purifies the DNA. The extraction robots will be used to analyze blood, saliva and
other DNA evidence. Indirect costs are not eligible under the Program. Matching funds are not required
under the Program. The funding type is reimbursable.
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This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: (US.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice).
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
H21001 0350420 4310004 XXXXXX 993501 $124,724.00
21001, 0350420 5 MISC XXXXXX 993501 $124,724.00
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun
ID ID Year Chartfield 2) 1A
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitgerald (4140)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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