HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4660-08-2016 A Resolution
NO. 4660-08-2016
RATIFY APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT PROJECT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 STATE COVERDELL GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS,
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION AND MAKING ASSURANCES
REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office (CJD) funds grant projects
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth to instead utilize grant funds from the CJD for Fort Worth Police Crime Laboratory
for a Gas Chromatograph Flame Ionization Detector(GC-FI) during the Fiscal Year 2017 Grant Cycle; and
WHEREAS, the release of the grant funds is contingent upon the completion of specified
requirements set by the CJD, including the passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain
assurances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH,TEXAS,THAT:
1. The City Council ratifies the above-referenced modification of the grant project for the Fiscal Year
2017 State Coverdell Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to
apply for, accept, reject,alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City; and
3. In the event of loss or misuse of the CJD grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned
to the CJD in full.
ADOPTED THIS 9a'day of August, 2016.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/9/2016 - Ordinance No. 22347-08-2016 & Resolution No.
4660-08-2016
DATE: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27857
LOG NAME: 35CJD17 STATE COVERDELL
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2017 Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant in the Amount of$90,000.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, Authorize Execution of Related Agreement, Adopt Resolution 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 2017 Coverdell
Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division in the amount of$90,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a contract with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division for the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant;
3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of$90,000.00 and to make
assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$90,000 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Texas Governor's Office provides funding for state agencies
and local governments throughout the state under the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant
Program for projects with the purpose of making improvements to the quality and timely processing of
forensic evidence resulting in an overall reduction in the backlog of non-DNA evidence. The Fort Worth
Police Department (FWPD) is requesting funding under the (CJD) Fiscal Year 2017 Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant in the amount of$90,000.00 for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph
Flame Ionization Detector(GC-FI), which is capable of running 45 samples in one consecutive sequence.
Grant funds may not be used for indirect costs. No matching funds are required under this grant.
The grant requires that the City adopt a resolution to provide assurances that funds will be returned to the
CJD, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of(CJD) grant funds and designates the official authorized to
accept, reject or altar the grant.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
(State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
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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 Operating Federal Fund. If awarded, funds will be received on a
reimbursable basis.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Accouni Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
21001 0350420 4341005 XXXXXX 993501 $90,000.00
21001 0350420 5 MISC XXXXXX 993501 $90,000.00
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Valerie R. Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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