HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3852-02-2010A Resolution
NO 3852-02 2010
RATIFYIING THE APPLICATION FOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF,
$60,510.00 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 RECOVERY ACT STOP
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OVER THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER OR TERMINATE THIS GRANT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAHING OF ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY
TEXAS' OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
WHEREAS the State of Texas Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD), is
funding grant projects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth (City) by and through rts Police Department, has written a
grant application for submission to the CJD for the following project:
The Police Department is requesting $60,510 00 to fund the planning and
evaluation for a County wide Family Advocacy Center where women who are
victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault can receive comprehensive
services from social service providers, law enforcement, and prosecution officials
in one locale.
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds it m the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth that the above outlined project be operated for the Fiscal Year 2010 Grant Cycle;
and
WHEREAS, the approval by CJD of the grant application is contingent upon the passage of a
resolution by the City containing certain assurances,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
1 The City Council ratifies the application for the grant to the State of Texas Office of the
Governor Cnmmal Justice Division, for the project named above;
2. The City Council authorizes the Assistant City Manager over the Police Department 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 m full.
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RESOLUTION NO 3852 02 2010
Adopted this 9th day of February 2010
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/9/20..10 -Res. No. 3852-02-2010 8~ Ord. No, 19032-02-
2010
DATE Tuesday February 09 2010
LOG NAME 35VAWA2010
REFERENCE NO '"*C-24082
SUBJECT
Ratify the Application for and Authorize the Acceptance of if Awarded the Fiscal Year 2010 Recovery Act
STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program in the Amount of $60 510 00 from the State of
Texas Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division Adopt Related Resolution and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of if awarded the Fiscal Year 2010 Recovery
Act STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program for $60 510 00 in funding from the State of
Texas Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division
2. Adopt a Resolution ratifying the Police Department's application for the Fiscal Year 2010 Recovery Act
STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program and authorizing the Assistant City Manager over
the Police Department to accept, reject, alter or to terminate $60 510 00 in grant funds from the Fiscal
Year 2010 Recover Act STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program and authorizing the
making of assurances required by the State of Texas Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division
3 Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in connection with the acceptance of the grant, if
awarded and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $60 510 00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION
The Recovery Act STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA-Recovery Act) is
Federal Recovery Act money that is distributed on a State level through Texas Office of the Governor
Criminal Justice Division (CJD) The Fort Worth Police Department is requesting $60 510 00 to provide for
the planning and evaluation of a Countywide Family Advocacy Center (FAC) to provide comprehensive
services in one location to women who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Under this grant, the National Justice Center Family Alliance will provide consulting services for the FAC
including on site strategic planning sessions webinar trainings and troubleshooting assistance as
needed The grant provides for travel expenses for a site visit to the San Diego Family Advocacy Center
which is considered to be the nationwide model Additionally the Center for Criminal Justice Research
and Training at the University of Texas at Arlington will provide survey research and reporting to assist in
the planning process.
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The grant requires that the City adopt a resolution which provides assurances that funds will be returned
to the Criminal Justice Division in full in the event of loss ar misuse of Criminal Justice Division grant
funds and which designates the official authorized to accept, rejector alter the grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director 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
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451644 035202443000 $60,510.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202443010 $60,510.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Tom Higgins (6192)
Jeffrey W Halstead (4210)
Monique Lee (4221)
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