HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4828-08-2017 A Resolution
NO. 4828-08-2017
AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIME VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION IN CONNECTION WITH
THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, each year,the Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") funds grant projects throughout the
state;
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City"), by and through its Police Department, has applied for the
OAG, Crime Victim Services Division, Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant for the Fiscal Year 2018-
2019 Grant Cycle for the following project:
Salary, for one bilingual victim assistance specialist. The total amount dedicated to this goal is
$84,000.00 provided by OAG.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth ("City Council") has considered and supports
the Application filed or to be filed with the OAG;
WHEREAS, the approval by OAG of the grant application is contingent upon the passage of a
resolution by the City containing certain assurances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH,TEXAS:
1. That the City approves the submission of the grant application to OAG;
2. That the City 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. The City Manager,
through the Assistant City Manager for Police, is also given the authority to sign all grant
adjustment requests, inventory reports, progress reports and financial reports or any other official
documents related to the grant on behalf of the City.
ADOPTED THIS 15`x' day of August, 2017.
ATT T:
By: a-4-
R nald P. Gonzales, Ass st nt City Secretary
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FORTWORTH
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/15/2017 - Ordinance "p-22828-08-20117 R_Resolution
No 4828-p8'-201.7 m
DATE: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28327
LOG NAME: 35FY18VCLG
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant
from the Office of the Attorney General in an Amount Not to Exceed $84,000.00, Authorize Execution of a
Contract with the Office of the Attorney General, Adopt Resolution in Order to Make Required Assurances
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant from the
Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Crime Victim Services Division;
2. Authorize the acceptance of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $84,000.00, if awarded;
3. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas;
4. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of$84,000.00 and to make
assurances as required by the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$84,000.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant will fund a bilingual, Spanish-Language Victim Assistance
Specialist position within the Fort Worth Police Department. The Victim Assistance Specialist will provide
support throughout the Fort Worth Police Department to victims of violent crimes and their families who
need Spanish speaking services. This position is responsible for working with victims of violent crimes to
provide information on the law enforcement process, victims' rights, local resources and crime victims'
compensation. The Office of the Attorney General has been funding this program since September 2008.
Funding in the amount of$84,000.00 will provide partial salary for the Victim Assistance Specialist for 24
months. The remaining salary costs and associated fringe benefits will be covered by the General Fund.
The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide matching funds. Indirect costs are not an eligible budget
category under this grant.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: the
Office of the Attorney General.
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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. Grant Funds will be available on a
reimbursement basis.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Joel Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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