HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3778-08-2009A Resolution
NO 3778-08-2009
AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE
FISCAL YEAR 2009 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, each year the Cnmmal Justice Division of the Governor's Office (CJD) funds grant
prod ects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth (City), by and through its Police Department, wrote four grant
applications for submission to the CJD for the FY 2009 Grant Cycle for the following projects.
1 Salary fringe benefits, training, vehicle rental and insurance for one Sex Cremes Registration
and Monrtonng (SCRAM) Cold Case Detective. This project focuses on the investigation of
sexual assault cold cases. The total amount dedicated to this goal is $100 170• $88 710
provided by CJD with the City's match being $11 460•
2 Salary fnnge benefits, travel, vehicle rental and insurance for one Homicide Cold Case
Investigation Detective. This project allows one detective to work full time on investigation
of unsolved homicides. The total amount dedicated to this goal is $114 181 $78 633
provided by CJD with the Crty's match being $35,548
3 Salary and fi-~nge benefits for two Victim Assistance Specialists. This project allows the two
specialists to assist the Domestic Assault Response Team (DART) and focus on the
following: (1) providing follow up services to victims of domestic violence and (2) providing
prevention education and outreach. The total amount dedicated to this goal is $76,232
$122,348 provided by CJD with the City's match being $46 116
4 Salary and fringe benefits for two DART Detectives. This project provides two detectives
who are dedicated to the investigation of family violence offenses and work m conjunction
with staff and volunteers under the DART project. The total amount dedicated to this goal is
$196,564 $100 000 provided by CJD with the Crty's match being $96,564 and
WHEREAS the Crty Council of the Crty of Fort Worth (City Council) found it m the best interest of
the citizens of Fort Worth that the above numbered and outlined projects be operated for the Fiscal Year
2009 Grant Cycle; and
WHEREAS, CJD has approved the City's grant application which was contingent upon the passage of a
resolution by the Crty containing certain assurances,
WHEREAS, as part of the Crty's assurances, the City designated former First Assistant City Manager
Joe Pamagua as the City's authonzed official m connection with these grants,
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RESOLUTION NO 3778-08-2009
WHEREAS, Assistant City Manager Tom Higgins is now the City's authorized official m connection
with these grants, and
WHEREAS, the CJD requires that the City approve a new resolution containing assurances which
designate Assistant City Manager Tom Higgins as the City's authorized official m connection with these
grants,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
1 That the City designates Assistant Czty Manager Tom Higgins as the City's authorized official m
connection with these grants, and
2. That the City gives Assistant City Manager Tom Higgins the power to apply for accept, reject,
alter or terminate these grants on behalf of the City
Adopted this 18th day of Au ust 2009
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/18/2009 Res. No. 3778-08-2009
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DATE Tuesday August 18 2009 REFERENCE NO ''*G-16662
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SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution Number 3636-07 2008 in Order to Designate Assistant City
Manager Tom Higgins as an Authorized Official to Sign Grants and Other Documents on Behalf of the City
for the Police Department
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution amending Resolution Number 3636-
07 2008 in order to reflect that Assistant City Manager Tom Higgins has the authority to alter execute
accept and terminate grants on behalf of the City for the Police Department.
DISCUSSION
Each year the City of Fort Worth writes and submits grant proposals to agencies similar to the Criminal
Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office to fund law enforcement programs. The CJD's grant
application submittal includes a certification of assurances by the City In previous years the City of Fort
Worth identified former First Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua as the City Manager's designated
authority for the Police Department. Mr Paniagua has retired from the City and subsequently Tom
Higgins has assumed Mr Paniagua's responsibilities
CJD requires that the City provide the name of the authorized certifying official for their files CJD
maintains that information, which must be revised or updated as changes occur Since Mr Higgins has
been assigned these duties the City must submit an update to the grant awarding agency The City will
not be reimbursed by this agency until the authorized official information is updated
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's. Office by.
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Tom Higgins (6236)
Jeffrey W Halstead (4210}
Sasha Kane (4243)
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