HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3636-07-2008A Resolution
No. 3636-07 2008
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF $343,575 IN GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT FUNDS,
THE PROVISION OF $189,688 IN MATCHING FUNDS AND THE MAKING OF
ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, each year the Cnmmal Justice Division of the Governor's Office ("CJD") funds grant
projects throughout the state, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City"), by and through its Police Department, has wntten four
grant applications for submission to the CJD for the FY 2009 Grant Cycle for the following projects.
1 Salary fnnge benefits, traimng, vehicle rental and insurance for one Sex Crimes Registration
and Momtonng ("SCRAM") Cold Case Detective. This project will focus on the
investigation of sexual assault cold cases. The total amount dedicated to this goal would be
$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 will allow one detective to work full time on
investigahon of unsolved homicides. The total amount dedicated to this goal would be
$114 181 $78 633 provided by CJD wrth the City's match being $35,548
3 Salary and fnnge benefits for two Victim Assistance Specialists. This project will allow 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 of dedicated to this goal would be
$76,232, $122,348 provided by CJD wrth the Crty's match being $46 116
4 Salary and fringe benefits for two DART Detectives. This project would provide two
detectives who would be dedicated to the investigation of family violence offenses and
would work in conjunction with staff and volunteers under the DART project. The total
amount dedicated to this goal would be $196,564, $100 000 provided by CJD wrth the
City's match being $96,564 and
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Fort Worth ("Crty Council ') finds rt 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, the approval by CJD of the grant application is contingent upon the passage of a resolution
by the City containing certain assurances,
RESOLUTION NO 3636-07 2008
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS.
1 That the City Council approves submission of grant applications to the Officer of the Governor
Criminal Justice Division, for the projects named and enumerated above,
2. That the City will provide the above mentioned applicable matching grant funds for the named
and enumerated projects in the total amount of $189 688
3 In the event of loss or misuse of the CJD grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be
returned to the Cnmmal Justice Division in full,
4 That the City designates First Assistant City Manager Joe Paruagua as the City's authorized
official m connection with these grants, and
5 That the Crty gives Joe Pamagua the power to apply for accept, reject, alter or terminate these
grants on behalf of the Crty
ADOPTED THIS
By.
J~ 2008
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
JUL 0 ~ 2008
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City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 7/8/2008 Res, No 3636-07 2008 & Ord No 18170-07 2008
DATE Tuesday July 08 2008
LOG NAME 35CJDGRANTSFY09 REFERENCE NO C-22858(Revised)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached resolution
a Authorizing the City Manager to apply for accept, reject, alter or terminate if awarded four 2009
grants from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division These Fiscal Year 2009 Grants include
Sex Crimes and Registration Monitoring Cold Case Detective Homicide Cold Case Investigation Domestic
Assault Response Team and Enhanced Domestic Assault Response Team
b Authorizing the City Manager to agree to provide all matching funds and execute associated contract
(s)
c. Authorizing the City Manager to designate the Assistant City Manager who oversees the Police
Department as the authorized official to accept, reject or alter the Criminal Justice Division Grants after they
are awarded and
d Providing assurance that funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full in the event of
loss or misuse of Criminal Justice Division Grant funds
2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $178 228 from the State Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund
for the City's match of the Homicide Cold Case Investigation Domestic Assault Response Team and
Enhanced Domestic Assault Response Team grants,
3 Authorize the City Manager to transfer $11 460 from the Federal Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants
Fund for the City's match of the Sex Crimes and Registration Monitoring Cold Case Detective grant; and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $533 263 upon receipt of the grants
DISCUSSION
Each year the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office funds grant projects throughout the
state The Police Department has written four grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2009 Grant Cycle Each
project is described below
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Sex Crimes Registration and Monitoring (SCRAM) Cold Case Detective -Total $100 170 (CJD $88 710
City Match $11 460) This project will focus on the investigation of sexual assault cold cases Grant funds
will provide for one Detective whose sole purpose is to clear approximately 50 cold case reports that are
over one year old If the grant is awarded funds will be used for salary and fringe benefits for one Detective
training vehicle rental and insurance This application is in its first year of funding
Homicide Cold Case Investigation Total $ 114 181 (CJD $78 633 City Match $35 548) This project will
allow one Detective to work full time on investigation of unsolved homicides. If the grant is awarded funds
will pay for the detective s salary fringe benefits travel vehicle rental and insurance This is a continuation
application for an eighth year of funding
Domestic Assault Response Team (DART) -Total $122 348 (CJD $76,232 City Match $46 116) The
DART grant budget includes two Victim Assistance Specialists These personnel will be focused on two
activities (1) providing follow-up services to victims of domestic violence and (2) providing prevention
education and outreach The grant budget includes salary fringe benefits training supplies and outreach
materials. This is a continuation application for an eleventh year of funding
Enhanced Domestic Assault Response Team (Enhanced DART) -Total $196 564 (CJD $100 000 City
Match $96 564) The Enhanced DART project provides funding for two Detectives who are dedicated to
investigation of family violence offenses The Detectives work in conjunction with staff and volunteers under
the DART project. This grant budget includes salary and fringe benefits for two detectives This is a
continuation application for an eleventh year of funding
Matching Funds in the amount of $178,228 will be included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 City Manager's
Proposed Budget for State Awarded Assets Fund and $11 460 in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 City Manager's
proposed Budget for Federal Awarded Assets Fund
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available contingent upon approval of the 2008-2009
operating budget, as appropriated of the Grants Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451644 035202261000 $100,000.00
GR76 451644 035202263000 $88.710.00
GR76 472107 035202263000 $11,460.00
GR76 472108 035202262000 $35.548.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202260010 $122.348.00
GR76 472108 035202260000 $46,116.00
GR76 451644 035202262000 X78,633.00
GR76 472108 035202261000 $96.564.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202261010 $196,564.00
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
R108 538070 0352000
R107 538070 0352000
$178,228.00
$11,460.00
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GR76 5~VARIOUS) 035202262010 $114.181.00
GR76 5(VARI0USl 035202263010 $100.170.00
GR76 451644 035202260000 $76.232.00
Submitted for City Manager's Ofbce by. Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head. Patricia J Kneblick (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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