HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22392-09-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22392-09-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $169,707 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FROM
STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATION IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2017 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT FORMULA 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 1.
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$169,707 subject to receipt of grant funds from the State of Texas,
Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for participation in the Fiscal Year 2017 Victims of
Crime Act Formula 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
1
Jalia F er,4AssistantCity Attorney ary J. se Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 13,2016
Ordinance No.22392-09-2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/13/2016 -Ordinance No. 22392-09-2016 & Resolution
No. 4677-09-2016
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 Chartfeld 2
21001 0350420 4341005 XXXXXX 993501 $135,765.00
5),210011 0350420 5 MISC XXXXXX 993501 $169,707.00
3)1210011 0350420 4910100 XXXXXX 993501 $33,942.001
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project P Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
3 10100 0356114 5921001 $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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