HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22687-05-2017 ORDINANCE NO.22687-05-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,888.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
TARRANT REGIONAL AUTO 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
Fund in the amount of$184,888.00, subject to receipt of the grant funds, for participation in the Tarrant
Regional Auto 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Deni, Assistant r Sr. Assistant City Attorney Mary J. KaLor"
C S retary
ADOPTED A EFFECTIVE: May 2,2017
Ordinance No.22687-05-2017
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/2/2017 - Ordinance No. 22687-05-2017
DATE: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18994
LOG NAME: 35AUTOCRIMETF2017
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to Participate in the Tarrant Regional
Auto Crimes Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of Grant Funding from the Tarrant County Regional Auto
Crimes Task Force in the Amount of$147,910.00, Authorize Transfer from the General Fund in the Amount
of$36,988.00 for the City's Match Requirement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to participate in the Tarrant
Regional Auto Crimes Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of grant funding from the Tarrant Regional Auto CrimesTask Force in the
amount of$147,910.00;
3. Authorize the transfer in the amount of $36,988.00 from the General Fund to the Grants Operating
State Fund for the City's required match; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$184,888.00, subject to receipt of grant funds, for participation in the task
force.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has been an active participant in the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force
(Task Force) since 1993. The Task Force uses coordinated and cooperative enforcement, crime
prevention techniques, and technology to investigate auto crimes. The Automobile Burglary and Theft
Prevention Authority awarded the grant to Tarrant County. The City of Fort Worth is a sub-recipient of the
grant.
Currently, seven municipal police agencies participate in the Task Force and are partially reimbursed for
their participation. The Fort Worth Police Department will assign two detectives to the Task Force. The
grant funds will reimburse the City for the detectives' salaries and up to $12,000.00 in
overtime. Additionally, the City will receive a reimbursement for a portion of medical benefits. The grant
requires a 25 percent match.
Indirect costs are not allowable expenses under this grant.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Tarrant County.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and receipt of the
grant, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants 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 (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Carla Vasquez (2639)
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