HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22466-10-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22466-10-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $552,581.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
AND BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATION
IN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FISCAL YEAR
2016 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 2016-2017 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 $552,581.00 subject to receipt of grant funds from the United States
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance, for participation in the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2016 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. 22393-09-2016 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 11, 2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/11/2016 - Ordinance No. 22466-10-2016
DATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-27965
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SUBJECT:
Conduct Public Hearing, Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2016 Program from the United States Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Amount of$552,581.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and Related
Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and the Cities of Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North
Richland Hills and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of a grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2016 Program from the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of$552,581.00;
3. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and related
Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and the Cities of Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North
Richland Hills to designate the City of Fort Worth as the cognizant fiscal agency for the purpose of
administrating this grant and determining the manner in which the grant money will be disbursed and
utilized; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$552,581.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth applied for a grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Fiscal Year 2016 Program, which has been established by the United States Department of Justice
to allow local governments to support a broad range of activities aimed at preventing crime and improving
the criminal justice system. The City of Fort Worth applied for the grant in conjunction with the Cities of
Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North Richland Hills and with Tarrant County. Pursuant to the application
terms, the City of Fort Worth was required to negotiate with the other jurisdictions to develop a program
budget and strategy. The jurisdictions agreed to funding distribution amounts and that the City of Fort
Worth should serve as the cognizant fiscal agency for the Fiscal Year 2016 JAG Program. The cities and
county included in the application have worked collaboratively under JAG programs since 2005.
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A total amount of$552,581.00 is available to be shared among the jurisdictions listed below and will be
distributed in the following manner:
JURISDICTIONS i PURPOSE AREA i AMOUNT
Fort Worth Police Equipment $270,161.00
Tarrant County Mental Health Liaison j $138,146.00
Arlington Police Equipment/Supplies F
_$112,417.00
'Bedford
i ;Police Supplies/Uniforms $ 11,542.00
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iHurst Police Supplies._ i $ 11,342.00
iNorth Richland Hills iPolice E ui ment
_._ ._ . _-q P.._ _.. ._. $ 8,973.00
No matching funds are required. The City of Fort Worth is responsible for submitting the full grant
application and will, upon receipt of the grant funds, distribute the agreed upon funding amounts to the
other jurisdictions on a reimbursable basis.
In the JAG Program application, the City of Fort Worth requested the amount of$225,584.00 for upgraded
in-car video equipment. Transitioning to the latest generation of in-car video technology will enable the
Fort Worth Police Department to harness wireless transmission of video, which allows for centralized
storage of videos and provide savings long-term by reducing the need for external media.
The remaining funds, which total $44,577.00, will be applied towards indirect costs.
This Agreement will be effective on the date of execution through September 30, 2019.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: United States Department of Justice.
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. Grant funds will be available on a
reimbursement basis.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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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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