HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22691-05-2017 ORDINANCE NO. 22691-05-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF FUNDS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
DALLAS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST
CHILDREN 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 Federal Fund in the amount of$10,000.00, subject to the receipt of funds, for the
purpose of the Execution of an Agreement with the City of Dallas to Participate in the Internet Crimes
Against Children 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provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Oate, ssistant�(City Attorney /Jary J. Kae , , ity ecretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 2, 2017
Ordinance No.22691-05-2017
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/2/2017 - Ordinance No. 22691-05-2017
DATE: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28204
LOG NAME: 351NTERNETCRIMESAGAINSTCHILDRENFY17
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the City of Dallas to Participate in the Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of an Amount Up to $10,000.00 from the Department of Justice
Through the City of Dallas for the Fiscal Year 2017 Internet Crimes Against Children Grant, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the City of Dallas to participate in the Internet Crimes
Against Children Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to $10,000.00 from the Internet Crimes Against Children
Grant; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$10,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Dallas (Dallas), on behalf of its Police Department, applied for and was awarded a grant to
fund the Crimes Against Children Task Force (Task Force) from the Department of Justice (DOJ) through
its Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) under the Federal Missing and
Exploited Children's Program. The Task Force will target internet crimes against children, including child
solicitation and child pornography. Dallas has asked the City of Fort Worth Police Department to
participate in the Task Force and will reimburse the City up to $10,000.00 for its participation. The City will
be reimbursed for expenses incurred for officer overtime, training, travel, and equipment needed to
combat internet-based crime against children. The grant period will run from October 1, 2016, until June
30, 2017, unless extended by the DOJ.
Indirect costs are not allowed under this Agreement. The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: City
of Dallas.
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. The City will be paid 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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