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I THE STATE OF TEXAS KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS COUNTY OF TARRANT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS AND COUNTY OF TARRANT, TEXAS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND This Agreement is made and entered into this „3— day of ,�, 2000, by and between the COUNTY OF TARRANT, acting herein by and through its governing body, the Commissioners Court, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY and the CITY OF FORT WORTH, acting herein by and through its governing body, the City Council, hereinafter referred to as CITY, both of Tarrant County, State of Texas, witnesseth: WHEREAS, this Agreement is made under the authority of Sections 791.001 - 791.029, Texas Government Code; and WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in paying for the performance of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that performance or those payments from current revenues legally available to that party; and WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the common interest of both parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public and that the division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this agreement; and WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to provide Tarrant County $200,000 from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund and grant matching funds for the DIRECT program; and WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to provide Tarrant County $40,000 from "other sources" for the Tarrant County Mental Health Liaison Program; and WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY believe it to be in their best interests to reallocate the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds; NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and CITY agree as follows: Section 1. CITY agrees to pay COUNTY $240,000.00 with $200,000.00 coming from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund and grant matching funds and $40,000.00 coming from "other sources." Section 2. �C� COUNTY agrees to use $200,000.00 to extend the DIRECT project (D ug-R�( abilt C rt) until September 30, 2001 and $40,000 to expand the Tarrant County Mental �fiif m. Page 1 Section 3. Nothing in the performance of this Agreement shall impose any liability for claims against COUNTY other than claims for which liability may be imposed by the Texas Tort Claims Act. Section 4. Nothing in the performance of this Agreement shall impose any liability for claims against CITY other than claims for which liability may be imposed by the Texas Tort Claims Act. Section 5. The parties to this Agreement do not intend for any third party to obtain a right by virtue of this Agreement Section 6. By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not intend to create any obligations express or implied other than those set out herein; further, this Agreement shall not create any rights in any party not a signatory hereto. CITY O ORT WORTH, TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT, TEXAS Assistant ty Manager County Judge ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORK cretary �0- 1�1 — Assis District Attorney` APPROVED AS TO FORM: (i- - } 7(pgq Contract Authorization 4vyor4vy -L'*.+. Date *By law,the District Attorney's Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal documents on behalf of Its clients. It may not advise or approve a contracts or legal document on behalf of other parties. Our view of this document was conducted solely from the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of this document was offered solely for the benefit of our client. Other parties should not rely on this approval and should seek review and approval by their own respective attorney(s). SKIM ff, ll i. Page 2 (i ����� COMMISSIONERS COURT REFERENCE NUMBER ?Y«v�,ptsJ ; PAGE 1 of 4 COMMUNICATION DATE 10 03 00 SUBJECT: FY-2001—Amendment to Interlocal Agreement-Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program (LLEBG)-City of Fort Worth COMNUSSIONERS COURT ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the Commissioners Court amend the effective date of the Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Fort Worth as it relates to the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program to read through September 30, 2001. BACKGROUND The Federal Government provides funds for local governments in Texas under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program. The funding is based on Part 1 violent crime as reported by law enforcement agencies. On May 25, 1999, Tarrant County submitted a letter to the State Attorney General addressing concerns regarding the above issues and sought certification as a "disparate jurisdiction" under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program. However, upon final review, the Attorney General limited the funding disparity issue to the Cities of Fort Worth and Arlington, certified Tarrant County as a "disparate jurisdiction", and excluded the remaining Tarrant County cities from the certification process. As a result of this certification, the County and the Cities of Fort Worth and Arlington met to discuss strategies on a collaborative effort to share the LLEBG funds. On August 10, 1999, all parties reached a final agreement, which is summarized below. Item #5 delineates the decision to develop Interlocal Agreements of which are attached to this court communication. Both the Cities of Arlington and Fort Worth are amenable to amend the FY00 Agreement beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. 1. Tarrant County agreed to waive the classification as a "disparate jurisdiction", thus negating the certification process. 2. Each entity submitted separate grant applications. ��IICF fJL �',� )E cVQ© �,OO��''rUL11p'c'f�;5'I7G� Q° C. DISPOSITION BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ❑ APPROVED ❑OTHER [describe] SUBMITTED BY [DEPT.]: Administrator PREPARED BY: Leslie J. Smith GPC-1211 PAGE 1 REV.lo/97 •.?S COI.?y} j COMMISSIONERS COURT COMMUNICATION C NUMBER DATE: 10 /_23 / 00 PAGE 2 OF 4 REFERENCE 3. Tarrant County Government applied separately for their LLEGB amount which equated to $54,616; Arlington $640,779 and Fort Worth $1,398,568. 4. Each entity contributed cash match independently. S. Interlocal agreements were made with the Cities of Fort Worth and Arlington for the remainder of the negotiated LLEBG funds and the funds contributed from other funding sources. FISCAL IMPACT The County agrees to use the additional funds from the City of Fort Worth and Arlington, which equates to $325,000 for the continued operation of the DIRECT and Mental Health Liaison program. • The grant period for this program is October 1, 1999—September 30, 2001 • The contract extension is through September 30, 2001 • The District Attorney's Office has reviewed this agreement as to form and content. LG�C X00 City of Fort Worth, Texas 4velgor And Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 8/31/99 C-17627 35PROGRAMS 1 of 5 SUBJECT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS - YEAR 3 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of$1,398,568 for the period of October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2001; and 2. Authorize the transfer of $155,396 from the General Fund to the Grants Fund as the cash match to the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants program; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, Awarded Assets by $40,000 from available funds; and 4. Authorize the transfer of $40,000 from the Special Trust Fund, Awarded Assets, to the Grants Fund to provide funds for the expansion of the Mental Health Liaison Program; and 5. Authorize the use of interest earned in the amount of$90,000; and 6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by $1,683,964 from available funds; and in mount of 8,035, TarrantApprove Count contracts Di Direct Court $200 000) and Tarrant County for expansionpoaof the Mental 6Heal h Y ( ) Y Liaison Program ($40,000); and 8. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Joint Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Agreement between the City of Fort Worth, the City of Arlington, and Tarrant County; and 9. Authorize the City Manger to waive indirect costs in the amount of$10,000. DISCUSSION: Prior to the application process for the Fiscal Year 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, Texas Attorney General John Cornyn sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice certifying that there was a funding disparity between a number of counties and cities within Texas. This was despite efforts by the various cities in Tarrant County to show that the disparity had no impact on the Criminal Justice System. Fort Worth and Arlington were certified due to the fact that more than 50% of the cost of prosecution and incarceration of violent Part I crime offenders is borne by Tarrant County, and Fort Worth and Arlington both receive 200% more Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds than Tarrant County. City of Fort Worth, Texas V!Ayyor And Council 4:ommmication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER 1 LOG NAME PAGE 8/31/99 C-17627 35PROGRAMS 2 of 5 SUBJECT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS-YEAR 3 Legislation governing disparity requires that agencies that are certified to aggregate their funds and develop a joint application. To this end, representatives of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and Arlington met a number of times to attempt to develop a plan acceptable to all parties. The legislation does not speak to the contents of the joint application, or how the funds should be divided. The draft plan, which was approved by the Tarrant County Commissioners on Tuesday, August 17, 1999, contains the following: a) Tarrant County has agreed to waive the classification as a "disparate jurisdiction" for the current year funding, thus negating the certification process; b) Each entity will submit separate grant applications; c) Each entity will contribute the cash match independently; d) Arlington will contract with Tarrant County to provide $85,000 from Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for the Tarrant County Direct Court (adult drug treatment court) and the Mental Health Liaison Program; and e) Fort Worth will contract with Tarrant County to provide $200,000 from Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for the Tarrant County Direct Court, and $40,000 from awarded assets for an expansion of the Mental Health Liaison Program. Fort Worth has provided funds to Tarrant County for the adult and juvenile drug treatment courts in previous grants, and the proposed budget for the 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant called for $150,000 to go to the juvenile drug treatment court, and $50,000 to the Tarrant County Direct Court. This budget was created prior to the certification of disparity. Tarrant County has since informed us that they need funds for the Direct Court rather than the juvenile drug treatment court, and this change was made in the plan. The Mental Health Liaison Program is an existing project that provides training for area law enforcement officers in dealing with persons who have mental health problems, and to act as an information resource to officers in the field. The expansion of the program, which entails hiring 2 additional part-time employees, will allow for twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) information services. There are insufficient funds in the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to fund this project without cutting other programs, so it is proposed that the expansion be funded through use of awarded assets. The department will monitor this program to ascertain its efficacy, and if found to be worthwhile, it will be considered as a budget item for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. City of Fort Worth, Texas 4veb."Or And Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER I LOG NAME PAGE 8/31/99 C-17627 35PROGRAMS 3 of 5 SUBJECT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS - YEAR 3 The fourth year of funding of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program for Fort Worth includes $1,398,568 in federal funds, $155,396 in cash match, $40,000 from awarded assets, and an estimated $90,000 interest earned for a total of $1,683,964. The funds will be provided in advance beginning October 1, 1999, and the City will have up to 2 years to expend these funds. Funds must be placed in an interest bearing account, and all accrued interest will be considered program income and must be used on Local Law Enforcement Block Grant projects. These will be placed in a separate account and used for closing costs and/or equipment needed at the end of the grant. Matching funds are budgeted in Non-Departmental, General Fund. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant regulations do not allow payment of indirect costs. Grant proposals were solicited from within the Police Department, as well as other City departments. The following proposals are continuations: POLICE Auto Etching $67,962 The two equipment operators hired during the first year of funding will continue to etch automobiles and property at various locations throughout the City. The primary focus of the auto etching program is to etch the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the front and back windshields, as well as other parts of the vehicle in order to make the vehicle less likely to be stolen. In addition, the auto etchers will also go to various businesses to etch equipment such as office equipment, computers, etc. Crime Prevention $23,000 To purchase crime prevention videos, educational aids, supplies, printing and developing brochures in the use of crime prevention programs. Equipment $32,191 For the purchase and/or upgrade of technical equipment in the Police Department to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. PARKS& COMMUNITY SERVICES Comin' Up $1,068,035 This is the City's gang intervention program, operated by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth since 1993. In trying to keep gang members from attacking each other, this program also seeks to offer job training, counseling, GED programs, family referrals and case management. City of Fort Worth, Texas Imav 1r And council communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LG NAME PAGE O 8/31/99 C-17627 35PROGRAMS 4 of 5 SUBJECT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS - YEAR 3 PUBLIC HEALTH Mentor Initiative of the Teen Outreach Program (MITOP) $39,517 This program will continue its efforts aimed at involving community residents meeting one-on-one with school district students between the ages of 11 and 18. The purpose of this program is to build self- esteem, thereby reducing negative behaviors such as school drop-out, drug and alcohol abuse, violence and teen pregnancy. MITOP requires a one-year commitment to meeting with one FWISD student for one hour per week on the student's school campus. LIBRARY r Community REsources (CORE) Information & Referral Database $56,571 The Fort Worth Public Library has created a Community REsources Information and Referral database called CORE, to aid at-risk youth and their families. Stand alone computer stations provide easy access for at-risk youth, citizens, law enforcement officers, government and social service agency personnel to search for crime prevention and intervention programs such as Comin' Up. For this third year, the program will expand the number of computerized information and referral stations, as well as expand and update local health and human service information in the database. Some CORE computer stations will be added to a few of the Neighborhood Police Stations and homeless shelters. EMPLOYMENT&TRAINING New Beginnings $66,688 The Working Connection will assess the skills, aptitudes and career interests of up to 20 individuals who are offenders with substance abuse problems. Those who already possess marketable skills will be referred to a Job Developer for placement. Others who do not have readily marketable skills will be enrolled in vocational skills training to be followed by job placement, The program has accepted 59 applicants and has successfully placed 8 applicants. TARRANT COUNTY Drug Treatment (DIRECT) Court $200,000 In 1995, the Police Department provided seed funds from the Comprehensive Communities Program (CCP) grant to Tarrant County to initiate a drug treatment court as an alternative program to incarceration. The drug treatment court targets the victims of the dealer, the drug-dependent user, and attempts to break the cycle of drug abuse. City of Fort Woilh, Texas "ekyor clnd Council 4:0mmunication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 8/31/99 C-17627 35PROGRAMS 5 of 5 SUBJECT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS -YEAR 3 Mental Health Liaison Program 40,000 The Mental Health Liaison Program was added to the plan following discussions with Tarrant County and will be funded with awarded assets (Special Trust fund). This will expand the program to allow for 24/7 provision of information resources for officers and for training of field officers. INTEREST EARNED $90,000 All accrued interest will be considered program income and must be used on Local Law Enforcement Block Grant projects. These will be placed in a separate account and used for closing costs and/or equipment needed at the end of the grant. This is an estimated amount based upon interest earned during the first Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. GRAND TOTAL $1,683,964 FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. LW:k Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) 3)FE72 488100 035535000 $ 40,000.OQ Libby Watson 6183 3)FE72 538070 035535000000 $ 40,000.00 Originating Department Head: 6)GR76 441012 035423605000 $ 90,000.00 APPROVED 6)GR76 451891 035423605000 $1,398,568.00 CITY COUNC 20 H. 6)GR76 4701 035423605000 $ 155,396.00 vv v 486)GR76 472072 035423605000 $ 40,000.00 AUG 31 1999 6)GR76 539120 035423605010 $1,683,964.00 6)GR76 539120 035423605020 $ 40,000.00 k',) Thomas Windham 4-8385 (from) 2)GG01 538070 0905500 $ 155,396.00Ity,Semtary of the Additional Information Contact: 4)FE72 538070 035535000000 $ 40,000.00 City of Fort W:—?! T; Thomas Windham 4-8385 +n.%tof! Ordinance No.1,J,23