HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22652-04-2017 ORDINANCE NO.22652-04-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $17,753.00, SUBJECT TO EXECUTION OF A COST
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU
OF INVESTIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FINANCIAL CRIMES 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
Operating Other Fund in the amount of$17,753.00, subject to execution of a cost reimbursement agreement
and receipt of funds, for the purpose of funding the Agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to
participate in the Financial Crimes 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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ssi ant City Attorney Ronald P.Gonzales,As 's t City Secretary
ED AND EFFECTIVE: April 4,201
Ordinance No.22652-04-2017
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/4/2017 - Ordinance No. 22652-04-2017
DATE: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28170
LOG NAME: 35FY2017FBIFINCRIMESTF
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation to Participate in the Financial Crimes Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of
Reimbursement Funds in the Amount of$17,753.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Federal Bureau of
Investigation to participate in the Financial Crimes Task Force;
2. Authorize the execution of a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the United States Federal Bureau of
Investigation to receive reimbursement funds for overtime expenses related to the City's participation in
the Financial Crimes Task Force;
3. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds for overtime expenses in the amount of$17,753.00;
and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of$17,753.00, upon execution of the Memorandum of
Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement and receipt of funds.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has established a Financial Crimes Task Force
(FCTF) with the mission to build a specialized group of investigators responsible for the identification,
investigation, prosecution, and forfeiture of all assets involved in the task force's investigations. The Fort
Worth Police Officer assigned to the FCTF will seek to identify and develop new cases in the areas of
corporate, securities, and commodities fraud; money laundering; bank fraud; mail and wire fraud; and
other financial crimes with significant losses, local subjects, and forfeitable assets.
There will be one Fort Worth Police Officer assigned to the FCTF. Pursuant to the Cost Reimbursement
Agreement, the FBI will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the Officer's direct overtime salary expenses
up to $1,479.41 per month and $17,753.00 per year. Indirect expenses and benefits such as retirement,
social security, and similar expenses are not eligible for reimbursement.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
United States Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of funding,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Other fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140)
Additional Information Contact: Carla L. Vasquez (2639)
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