HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22571-01-2017 ORDINANCE NO.22571-01-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,964.50
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2016 VIOLENT GANG AND GUN
CRIME REDUCTION PROGRAM, PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS;
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 $148,964.50 for the purpose of funding the 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime
Reduction Program, Project Safe Neighborhoods.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
#Ann , istant City o Mary J. Kay r ty ecre ry
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 24,2017
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/24/2017 - Ordinance No. 22571-01-2017
DATE: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28081
LOG NAME: 35PSNFY16
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, Project
Safe Neighborhoods, Grant Funds in an Amount Up to $148,964.50, Subject to Receipt of Funds, from
Safe City Commission, Inc., Authorize Execution of a Contract with Safe City Commission, Inc., and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 5 and 8)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of Fiscal Year 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program,
Project Safe Neighborhoods, grant funds in an amount up to $148,964.50, subject to receipt of funds, from
Safe City Commission, Inc.;
2. Authorize the execution of a contract with Safe City Commission, Inc., for implementation of the grant
funded project; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$148,964.50, upon receipt of the grant funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Fiscal Year 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, Project Safe Neighborhoods
(PSN), is a nationwide network designed to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in
gang violence and gun crime. The program is based on a cooperative approach by a collaborative PSN
Task Force of federal, state, and local law enforcement, community members, and other key partners. The
strategy of this PSN program is to utilize data-driven, intelligence-led enforcement against violent gun and
gang offenders. The goal of this program is to prevent gun crime and domestic violence in the targeted
areas with the highest levels of violent crimes. This multi-agency effort will investigate gun trafficking and
gun seizures and specifically address the problem of individuals who have been issued protective orders
having access to firearms.
Safe City Commission, Inc., is serving as the fiscal agent for the grant funds. The funds will be used to
implement the PSN program in the Las Vegas Trail and Poly-Technic areas of Fort Worth. The Police
Department is receiving an amount up to $148,964.50 in grant funds from a total program award of
$500,000.00. Currently, the Police Department has been awarded grant funds in the amount of
$145,380.00, which will cover a portion of the allowable expenses associated with this program. However,
if the fiscal agent determines that there are additional funds available, the Police Department may receive
additional grant funds to cover the remainder of the Police Department's allowable expenses for a total
amount of PSN funds up to $148,964.50. The Police Department will utilize the funds for officer overtime,
fringe benefits, and the purchase of Real Time Crime Cameras within the PSN areas.
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No matching funds are required under this grant. The funds will be received on a cost-reimbursement
basis. Indirect costs were not included in this application, but will be included in future applications, as
applicable.
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.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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