HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18069-04-2008Ordinance No. 18069-04-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,662
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM TARRANT REGIONAL AUTO
CRIMES TASK FORCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING AUTO THEFT
AND BURGLARY OF MOTOR VEHICLE INVESTIGATIONS; 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 $213,662, subject to receipt of a grant from
Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force for the purpose of conducting auto theft and burglary of
motor vehicle investigations.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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l.~ssistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: aril 29, 2008
CAty ®f F® ®h, 1"exas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/29/2008 -Ord. # 18069-04-2008
DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
LOG NAME: 35AUTOCRIME08 REFERENCE NO.: **C-22785
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement and Accept $154,170 from Tarrant
County to Conduct Auto Theft and Burglary of Motor Vehicle Investigations through Participation in
the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to participate in the
Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept an estimated $154,170 from the Tarrant County Regional Auto
Crimes Task Force Grant;
3. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $59,492 from the General Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's
match; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $213,662, subject to the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has been an active participant in the Tarrant County Regional Auto .Crimes Task
Force, previously named Tarrant County Auto Theft Task Force, since 1993. The task force implements
coordinated and cooperative auto crimes enforcement operations that include the investigation of auto
thefts and burglary of automobiles. Previously, the agreement was authorized by the City Council under
M&C C-18892 (City Secretary Contract No. 31787). The Program is funded by the Texas Auto Theft
Prevention Authority,. which reimburses Tarrant County for part of the cost of the task force. This agreement
is authorized pursuant to state law.
Currently, seven municipal police agencies, the Tarrant County Sheriffs Department, and the Texas
Department of Public Safety participate in the task force and are partially reimbursed for the participation of
their staff by a grant from the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. The Police
Department will assign one sergeant and one detective to the task force with 72 percent of their salary,
overtime, and associated fringe benefits being reimbursed by Tarrant County through the Tarrant County
Regional Auto Crimes Task Force Grant and the additional 28 percent is covered by the Police General
Fund. Indirect Cost is not an allowable expense in this grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the interlocal
agreement and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
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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/AccountlCenters
GR76 472001 035422278000 $59,492.00 GG01 538070 0356102 $59,492.00
GR76 451345 035422278000 $154.170.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS~ 035422278010 $213,662.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head: Patricia J. Kneblick (4212)
Additional Information Contact: Kara Shuror (4221)
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