HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4674-09-2016 A Resolution
NO. 4674-09-2016
RATIFY APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT FORMULA GRANT
PROGRAM 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 utilize grant funds from the CJD for Fort Worth Police Department Victim
Assistance Unit for an additional Victim Assistance Specialist Position and a High Risk Family
Violence Specialist Position 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 Justice Assistant 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.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/13/2016 - Ordinance No. 22392-09-2016 & Resolution
No. 4674-09-2016
DATE: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27905
LOG NAME: 35CJD17 VICTIM OF CRIME FORMULA GRANT
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division Fiscal Year 2017 Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program in the Amount of
$135,765.00, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, Authorize Transfer in the Amount of
$33,942.00 for the City's Match Requirement, 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 the State of Texas, Office of
the Governor, Criminal Justice Division Fiscal Year 2017 Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program in
the Amount of$135,765.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division for the Fiscal Year 2017 Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program;
3. Authorize a transfer in the amount of$33,942.00 from the Police Department - General Fund to the
Grants Fund for the City's grant match requirement;
4. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of$135,765.00 and to make
assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$169,707.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office funds projects throughout the
State of Texas under the Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program. The Fort Worth Police
Department submitted an application for the Fort Worth Police Department's Victim Assistance Section in
the amount of$169,707.00 for an additional Victim Assistance Specialist Position and a High Risk Family
Violence Specialist Position. The overall goal of this project is to reduce the trauma experienced by crime
victims by providing efficient and comprehensive advocacy and services for all victims of violent crime, as
well as increase outreach and education to victims of family violence exhibiting high risk factors; thus,
reducing the likelihood of repeat victimization and/or intimate partner homicide.
The CJD allows up to two percent of the total award amount to be applied towards indirect costs if the
agency does not have a current, approved indirect cost rate. At the time of submittal, there was not a
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current approved rate and CJD does not allow increasing that rate after submittal; therefore, funds of
$3,390.00 will be used for indirect costs.
The CJD 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. The City is also required to designate an
Official authorized to accept, reject or alter 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)
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 and that prior to a grant match being made from the General
Fund the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Grant funds will be
available on a reimbursement basis.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
5 21001 0350420 4341005 XXXXXX 993501 _ $135,765.0
5 21001 0350420 5 MISC XXXXXX 993501 $169,707.00
3 21001 0350420 4910100 XXXXXX 993501 $33,942.00
FROM
Fund Department Accoun Project P ramActivity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
F3)-101001 0356114 15921001 1 1 1 1 $33,942.00
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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