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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 22803-08-2017Ordinance No. 22803-08-2017 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF FUNDS, FOR ADDITIONAL REIMBURSABLE FUNDS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE VIOLENT OFFENDER 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 $24,000.00, subject to receipt of funds, for additional reimbursable funds for the Police DepartmenYs participation in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: � � `� Denis . cElroy ssistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 1, 2017 CITY SECRETARY� ,� : � � Mary J� s u.s. Department of Justice Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force United States Marshals Service Modification Document INSTRUCTIONS: See last page for detaited instructions. SECTION 1: OBLIGATION DOCUNII?NT CONTROL #: M-17-D77-O-0000094 SECTION 2: PARTICIPATING AGENCIES . The United 3tates Marshals Service will modify funding provided pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in place between: Fort Worth Potice Department and Northern District of Texas (77) Atl other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same. SECTION 3: APPROPRIATION DATA FISCAL Y�AR � ORGANIZATION ( FUND � PROJECT FY17 AFF-B-OP JLBOTFS4 SOC/PURPOSE - TFO Overtime Current Funded Amount: $99,�03.00 Adjusted Amount: $24,000.00 Revised Amount: $123,703.00 SECTION 4:.DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION The adjusted amount reflects the increased amount for Fort Worth Police Department for FY17. SECTION 5: CONTACT INFORMA.TION DISTRICT/RFTF CONTACT: Name; Trent Touchstone Phone; 2I4-770-3512 E-mai1: trent.touchstone(cD,usdoj,gov STATE/I,OCAL CONTACT: Name: Ward Robinson Phone; 817-392-4331 E-mail: Ward.Robinson(�a,fortworthtexas,gov SECTION 6: AUTHOItIZATTON USMS Representative - CertiCcation of Funds: Signature: JOHN AFtAGON �:?.., �==-��----•--�^••�•--^��a---� Date• OS/25/2017 John Aragon, Administrative Officer Chief Deputy or RF"I'F Commander - Obligation Approval: Signature• TRENT TOUCHSTONE �:?"= "'"--=��-----^-�^----�-•��---��^-� Date• 5/25/2017 Trent Touchstone, (A) CDUSM Reintbursentent of overlinre work sha/! be conslslenl wlfh Ihe !'air Labor Standards Acl, Anntta! overNn�e for each sl�le or loca/ law enforcemenl o,�j7cer is capped a� /he equfvu/en� of 25% ofa GS-18/1-12, S/ep 1, oflhe general pay scale for !he RUS. Reintbttrsemen! for a// lypes of gunl�Jled ezpenses sha!! be contingent upon availability offirnds a»d Jhe subn�lssian of a proper request for reimbursemen! whlch shal! be submiqed monlh/y or quarterly on a frscaJ year basis, and which provides (he names of Ihe investlgators who incurred over�ime for �he Task Force during !he quarler; �he number of overtime ho:rrs Tncurred, the houi�ly regular and overli�ne rales ln effecl for each investfgt�lor. Dep�rtmental Representative- • dge t: Signatw•e: /L.�� Date: �,�— �_ Ward Robinson, Lieutenant Vio(ent Personal Crimes Form USM-807A Page l of 2 Rev, 06/16 FORM USM-607A INSTRUCTIONS The Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force Modification Document is designed to provide district and regional fugitive task forces with one standard form to record increases or decreases in funding for existing obligations. For new obligations, please refer to Form USM-607, Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force Obligation Document. Joint Law Enforcement Operations partnerships with state and loca( agencies exist under a reimbursable agreement detailed in the Memorandum of Understanding. The United Stakes Marshals Service reserves the right to modify funding as needed and will provide notification of any changes to the JLEO participating agency. SECTION 1: Obligation Number A. Enter UFMS Document Control number for the existing obligation to be modified. SECTION 2: Particin�ting�.gencies A. BOX 1: Enter name of state or local JLEO participating agency. B. BOX 2: Use drop down menu to select appropriate USMS District/RFTF. SECTION 3: Appropriation Data A. Insert valid appropriation data in the fields provided, using the original obligation document for reference. SECTION 4: Description of ModificAtion A. Enter a brief description of the reason or purpose for the modification. Space is limited to a maximum of 150 characters. B. If a more detaited description is necessary, please note "See attached" in the text field, type the full description of the modiftcation into a new document and altach the additional page to this form. Be sure to note the obligation number on the attachment. SECTION S: Contact Information; A. Enter District/RFTF contact information (Box 1) and State/Local contact information (Box 2). SECTION 6: Aathorization A. Certification of Funds: Signature will be applied by USMS District official or TOD representative (RFTF). B. Obligation Approval: Signature will be applied by District or RFTF representative. C. Acknowledgement: The JLEO participant can acknowledge receipt of the modification form in one of two ways: l. Sign the completed Form USM-607A and return to the issuing DistrictJRFTF o�ce. 2. Send an email to the District/RFTF point of contact acknowledging that the agency has received and understo�d the USM-607A. The USMS POC will then print the e-mait and attach to the modification form in lieu of an agency signature. When completed, the form will be returned to the District/RFTF office. Districts are responsible for modifying obligations in UFMS according to tha USM-607A information. RFTF modifications wil( be forwarded to Headquarte►•s IOD to be entered into UFMS. Form USM-607A Page 2 of 2 Rev. 06/16 City of Forf Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/1/2017 - Ordinance No. 22803-08 2017 , DATE: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28300 LOG NAME: 35FY2017USMSMODDOC SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of $24,000.00 for Additional Reimbursable Funds for the Police Department's Participation in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force for Fiscal Year 2017 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $24,000.00, subject to receipt of funds, for the purpose of receiving additional reimbursable funds for the Police Department Fugitive Unit's participation in the United States Marshal Service Violent Offender Task Force. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to appropriate additional reimbursable funds that the City has been awarded for the Police Department Fugitive Unit's participation in the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Violent Offender Task Force (Task Force or VOTF). The Fugitive Unit has participated in this USMS Task Force for many years (M&Cs C-24625, C-02556, C- 27111, C-28175 and City Secretary Contract Nos. 41389 and 47968). The program operates pursuant to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 (Public L. 106544; 28 U.S.C. §566 note), which provides for the establishment of permanent Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces consisting of Federal, State and local law enforcement authorities in designated regions of the United States, to be directed and coordinated by the United States Marshals Service, for the purpose of locating and apprehending fugitives. The City receives asset forFeiture funds from the USMS to reimburse a portion of the City's expenditures associated with participation in the Task Force. Reimbursement is limited to overtime expenses related to the VOTF. The City of Fort Worth is responsible for officer salaries and associated fringe benefits. Indirect expenses are not eligible for reimbursement. On April 11, 2017, the City Council approved M&C C-28175, which authorized continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Fiscal Year 2017, with an appropriation of $99,703.00 to account for expenses reimbursed during the Fiscal Year. On June 2, 2017, the Police Department received a modification document from the USMS to increase this year's funding by $24,000.00. Adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance will provide capacity to account for the expenses to be reimbursed from the additional funds. This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: United States Marshals Service. Logname: 35FY2017USMSMODDOC Page 1 of 2 FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation, 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 Federal Fund. FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs): TO Fund Department Acc� ID ndI Department ID Project ID un�Project IProg ID CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manaqer's Office bv: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: Logname: 35FY2017USMSMODDOC ra Budget Year Budget Year Reference # 'Chartfield 2' Reference # Chartfield 2; Valerie R. Washington (6192) Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140) Carla L. Vasquez (2639) Page 2 of 2