HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22828-08-2017 Ordinance No. 22828-08-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF$84,000.00, SUBJECT
TO APPROVAL OF GRANT AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING A BILINGUAL, SPANISH-LANGUAGE VICTIM ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
POSITION WITHIN THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT; 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 2017-2018 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$84,000.00 upon receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding a
bilingual, Spanish-Language Victim Assistance Specialist position within the Fort Worth Police Department.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
A , As ant City Attorney Mary J. Kays
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 15, 2017
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/15/2017 - Ordinance No. 22828-08-2017 & Resolution
No 4828-08-2017
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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