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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22543-12-2016 ORDINANCE NO.22543-12-2016 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,269.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2016-2017 AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FORT WORTH MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE; 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 Fund in the amount of$120,269.00, subject to receipt of reimbursement funds, for the purpose of funding the 2016-2017 Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: Denis Elroy, Assistant City Attorney Mary J.Ka y4,City Secretary ADOPTED AND FECTIVE: December 13,2016 Ordinance No.22543-12-2016 Page 1 of 1 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/13/2016 - Ordinance No. 22543-12-2016 DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28038 LOG NAME: 35FY17DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in the Amount of$120,269.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi- Agency Task Force; 2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in the amount of$120,269.00; 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$120,269.00, upon execution of the Agreement. DISCUSSION: The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fort Worth Multi Agency Task Force (Task Force) since its creation in 1985. Officers assigned to the Task Force perform activities designed to disrupt illicit drug trafficking in the Tarrant County area. The duties of the Task Force include gathering and reporting intelligence data related to trafficking narcotics and dangerous drugs, conducting undercover operations and engaging in other traditional methods of investigations. Currently there are five officers assigned to the Task Force. Pursuant to the Agreement, the DEA will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the officers' overtime costs. Additionally, the Agreement reimburses the City of Fort Worth for a portion of one clerical employee's salary for performing administrative tasks related to the Task Force. Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide matching funds. This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Drug Enforcement Administration. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that the Police Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of Logname: 35FYI7DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE Page I of 2 funds due to the City. Upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the Agreement, adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and receipt of the reimbursement, these funds will be deposited into the Grants Fund. FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs): TO Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year Chartfield 2) 3)210011 0350420 431004 2017 $120,269.00 3 21001 0350420 5XXXXX 2017 $120,269.00 FROM Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun ID 1A ID Year Chartfield 2 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199) Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140) Additional Information Contact: Gina M. Santillan (4218) Logname: 35FYI7DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE Page 2 of 2