HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4785-06-2017 A Resolution
NO. 4785-06-2017
RATIFY APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
PROJECT FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM 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 the CJD for Fort Worth Police Department Victim
Assistance Unit for an additional Victim Assistance Specialist Position and a High Risk Family
Violence Specialist Position during the Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 Grant Cycles; 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 Victims
of Crime Act Formula Grant Program 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.,,
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/6/2017 - Resolution No. 4785-06-2017
DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28258
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SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the State of Texas Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victim of Crime Act Formula Grant Program in an Amount Up
to $292,957.76, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, Authorize Amount Up to
$73,239.44 for the City's Match Requirement 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 State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program in an Amount up to
$292,957.76 for a 24-month period;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division for the Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program;
3. Authorize up to $73,239.44 to be included in the Fiscal Year 2018 Grants Operating Federal Fund for
the City's grant match requirement; and
4. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $292,957.76 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 Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program. The Fort Worth Police Department
submitted a continuation application for the Fort Worth Police Department's Victim Assistance Section in
the amount of$330,838.76 for the Victim Assistance Specialist Position and a High Risk Family Violence
Specialist Position. The overall goal of this project is to reduce the trauma experienced by crime victims by
providing efficient and comprehensive advocacy and services for all victims of violent crime, as well as
increase outreach and education to victims of family violence exhibiting high risk factors; thus, reducing
the likelihood of repeat victimization and intimate partner homicide.
Indirect cost reimbursement was inadvertently omitted from the grant application, but a request to revise
the budget to include it will be submitted as soon as the award is received. The requested amount of
indirect cost will be $28,287.00. If approved, the revised budget would bring the total award amount to
$366,197.20. This includes an award amount of$292,957.76 and the City's grant match requirement of
$73,239.44. If awarded, these funds will be included in the department's proposed Fiscal Year 2018
Budget.
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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.
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 items, funds will be
available in the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal
Fund. Grant funds will be received on a reimbursement basis.
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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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