HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4771-05-2017 A Resolution
NO. 4771-05-2017
RATIFY APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 STATE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM
THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
AND MAKING ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF
THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office (CJD) funds grant projects
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from CJD for Forth Worth Police Department Fugitive Unit
for officer safety equipment during the Fiscal Year 2018 Grant Cycle; and
WHEREAS, the release of the grant funds is contingent upon the completion of specified
requirements set by the CJD, including the passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing
certain assurances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council ratifies the above-referenced modification of the grant project for the Fiscal
Year 2018 State Justice Assistance Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, 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 in full.
ADOPTED THIS 2°d day of May, 2017.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/2/2017 - Resolution No. 4771-05-2017
DATE: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28202
LOG NAME: 35CJD18STATEJAG FUGITIVE UNIT
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2018 State Justice
Assistance Grant in the Amount of$56,504.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Resolution (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2018 State
Justice Assistance Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the
amount of$56,504.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division for the Fiscal Year 2018 State Justice Assistance Grant; and
3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of$56,504.00 and to make
assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office funds projects throughout the
State of Texas under the State Justice Assistance Grant Program. The Fort Worth Police Department
submitted an application for the Fort Worth Police Department Fugitive Unit in the amount of$56,504.00
for various pieces of officer safety equipment. This request includes items such as wireless pole-cameras
for searches in crawl space, active shooter level IV plates, ballistic helmets, and ballistic shields. Members
of the Fugitive Unit are responsible for serving all felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants originating from
within the Fort Worth Police Department. They also respond to teletypes and requests from other law
enforcement agencies requiring the service of arrest warrants. This equipment will provide the Fugitive
Unit additional protection to help increase officer safety while performing their duties.
This application is for equipment only; therefore, indirect costs do not apply. If awarded, these funds will
be included in the department's proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget.
The CJD requires that the City adopt a resolution to provide assurances that funds will be returned to the
CJD, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of CJD grant funds. The City is also required to designate an
official authorized to accept, reject, or alter the grant.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and the adoption of
the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget by the City Council to include the above referenced item, funds will be
available in the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal
Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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