HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22551-12-2016 ORDINANCE NO.22551-12-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECIEPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL DONATIONS CAPITAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $50,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE DONATION, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING EQUIPMENT FOR THE FORT WORTH
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S DIGITAL FORENSICS LAB; 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
Capital Improvement Plans of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Donations Capital Fund in the amount of$50,000, subject to receipt of the
donation, for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's Digital Forensics
Lab.
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. 22394-09-2016 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
a itia Bro s istant C' Attorney Wry J. ays cretary
ADOPTED AND EFFE IVE: December 13, 2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/13/2016 - Ordinance No. 22551-12-2016
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: G-18915
LOG NAME: 35FORENSICLABDONATION
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation in the Amount of$50,000.00 from the Robert D. and Alma
Moreton Foundation to Purchase Equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's Digital Forensic Lab,
Authorize the Purchase of Equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's Digital Forensics Lab and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of a monetary donation of$50,000.00 from the Robert D. and Alma Moreton
Foundation for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's Digital
Forensics Lab;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Purpose Fund in the amount of$50,000.00 for the purpose of funding the purchase of equipment
for the Fort Worth Police Department's Digital Forensics Lab; and
3. Authorize the purchase of equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's Digital Forensics Lab.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the acceptance of a
monetary donation in the amount of$50,000.00 from the Robert D and Alma Moreton Foundation for the
purchase of equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's (FWPD) Digital Forensics Lab.
The Digital Forensic Lab is a support unit of the Fort Worth Police Department and is responsible for
examining and processing digital evidence. The lab processes approximately 700 investigations of digital
evidence each year. This unit's capabilities are instrumental in supporting all Investigative Units within the
FWPD and at times external agencies. The Digital Forensics Unit's work supports and leads to successful
prosecution. The donation will assist the Digital Forensics Unit to stay current with advancing technologies
and best practices.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and receipt of the
donation, funds will be available in the current budget, as appropriated, of the Special Donations Capital
Fund.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6192)
Oriainatina Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231)
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