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THE STATE OF TEXAS �°' Z� IL 0t 6 y
COUNTIES OF TARRANT, KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENT
DENTON AND WISE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF FORT WORTH,ARLINGTON,
BEDFORD, HURST, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
AND COUNTY OF TARRANT,TEXAS
FY 2016 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT(JAG)FORMULA PROGRAM AWARD hh
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made and entered into this ��day of
2017, by and between the COUNTY of TARRANT, acting by and through its duly
aut rized representative (hereinafter referred to as COUNTY), the CITY of FORT WORTH, acting
by and through its duly authorized representative (hereinafter referred to as CITY), and the Cities of
Arlington, Bedford, Hurst, North Richland Hills, acting by and through their duly authorized
representatives (hereinafter collectively referred to as SUBRECIPIENTS), located entirely within the
State of Texas, witnesseth:
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of City, County, and Subrecipients find that the performance of
this MOU is in the best interests of all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that
the division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this
MOU; and
WHEREAS, under the FY 2016 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), the Department of Justice
(DOJ) has awarded a total of$552,581.00 to be distributed to the parties to this MOU; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has agreed to serve as the fiscal agent for the FY 2016 BYRNE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT(JAG), and distribute all such funds between the cooperating parties; and
WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to provide the COUNTY $90,054.00 a portion from the FY 2016 JAG
award; SUBRECIPIENTS:
ARLINGTON agrees to provide the COUNTY$37,472.00 from the JAG award,
BEDFORD agrees to provide the COUNTY$3,848.00 from the JAG award,
HURST agrees to provide the COUNTY$3,781.00 from the JAG award,
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS agrees to provide the COUNTY$2,991.00 from the JAG award,
WHEREAS, the CITY, SUBRECIPIENTS and COUNTY believe it to be in their best interests to
reallocate the FY 2016 JAG funds as set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE,the COUNTY and CITY, and SUBRECIPIENTS agree as follows:
Section 1.
CITY agrees to reimburse the COUNTY a total of$138,146.00 of JAG funds. This total includes the
amounts provided by City and Subrecipients outlined above. In no event shall County receive more
than $138,146.00 under this MOU.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON a total of$112,417.00 of JAG funds.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT BEDFORD a total of$11,542.00 of JAG funds.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT HURST a total of$11,342.00 of JAG funds.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.a total of$8,973.00 of JAG
funds.
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington, B df"O�rd-i�rrET,,NorlhTCiYh nd
Hills,and the County of Tarrant, Texas—FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant JAOY• WORTH, TX
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Section 2.
The above parties agree to utilize their jurisdiction's individual award as outlined in a separate
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Worth and the individual municipality or
county.
Section 3.
It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this MOU, no party waives, nor shall be
deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims
arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions.
Section 4.
Each party to this MOU will be responsible for its own actions in providing services under this MOU and
shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the furnishing of the services by any other
party.
Section 5.
This MOU creates no rights in any third party,
Section 6.
As to each individual party, this MOU incorporates by reference the terms and conditions contained in
the following three additional documents, as if set forth at length herein: (1) the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Fort Worth and the individual municipality or county; (2) the
applicable Grant Award Agreement; and (3)the individual municipality's budget submitted in connection
with this grant award. This MOU, including the documents incorporated specifically herein by reference,
contains the entire understanding between the parties as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreement or other documents are hereby declared null and void to
the extent they may conflict with any provision of this MOU.
The signature lines for each subrecipient are being executed on individual pages and are attached as
part of the MOU.
Section 7.
The person signing this MOU hereby warrants that he or she has the legal authority to execute this
MOU on behalf of his or her respective Party, and that such binding authority has been granted by
proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of the entity. The other Party is fully entitled
to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this MOU.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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IN WITNESS WHEROF, the following authorized representatives execute this agreement:
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS ATTEST:
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Valerie R. Washington y Secre
Assistant City Manager
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APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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Joel F. Fitzgerald
Chief of Police
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Hills,and the County of Tarrant, Texas—FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible
for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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COUNTY OF TARRANT, TEXAS
By:
B. Glen Whitley
County Jud4Dis
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APPROS TO FORM:
By: _ 14
Criminact t rney's Office
March 14 , 2p,1
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY OF ARLINGTON, TEXAS
By: v.Mw.. -4
Theron Bowman, PhD.
Deputy City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TERIS SOUS,City Attorney
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY OF BEDFORD, TEXAS
By: . Z�
Kelli AgWtv
Interim CMana r
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY OF HURST, TEXAS
By: NA.A�kN-0—
Clay
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City Manager
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford, Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
By: Ui4�
Mark Hindman
City Manager
ATTEST:
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Alicia Richardson, City ;retary4
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Approved as to form and legality:
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IMaleshia Farmer, City Attorney
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CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTW,TX
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,Bedford,Hurst,North Richland
Hills,and the County of Tarrant,Texas—FY 16 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/11/2016 - Ordinance No. 22466-10-2016
DATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-27965
LOG NAME: 35JAG16
SUBJECT:
Conduct Public Hearing, Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2016 Program from the United States Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Amount of$552,581.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and Related
Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and the Cities of Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North
Richland Hills and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of a grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2016 Program from the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of$552,581.00;
3. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and related
Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and the Cities of Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North
Richland Hills to designate the City of Fort Worth as the cognizant fiscal agency for the purpose of
administrating this grant and determining the manner in which the grant money will be disbursed and
utilized; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$552,581.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth applied for a grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Fiscal Year 2016 Program, which has been established by the United States Department of Justice
to allow local governments to support a broad range of activities aimed at preventing crime and improving
the criminal justice system. The City of Fort Worth applied for the grant in conjunction with the Cities of
Arlington, Bedford, Hurst and North Richland Hills and with Tarrant County. Pursuant to the application
terms, the City of Fort Worth was required to negotiate with the other jurisdictions to develop a program
budget and strategy. The jurisdictions agreed to funding distribution amounts and that the City of Fort
Worth should serve as the cognizant fiscal agency for the Fiscal Year 2016 JAG Program. The cities and
county included in the application have worked collaboratively under JAG programs since 2005.
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A total amount of$552,581.00 is available to be shared among the jurisdictions listed below and will be
distributed in the following manner:
JURISDICTIONS PURPOSE AREA (— AMOUNT
Fort Worth 110olice Equipment $270,161.00
Tarrant County IMental Health Liaison F $138,146._00__
Arlington IlPolice Equipment/Supplies $112,417.00
Bedford Police Supplies/Uniforms $ 11,542.00__
Hurst Police Supplies $ 11,342.00
North Richland Hills Police Equipment - $ 8,973.00
No matching funds are required. The City of Fort Worth is responsible for submitting the full grant
application and will, upon receipt of the grant funds, distribute the agreed upon funding amounts to the
other jurisdictions on a reimbursable basis.
In the JAG Program application, the City of Fort Worth requested the amount of$225,584.00 for upgraded
in-car video equipment. Transitioning to the latest generation of in-car video technology will enable the
Fort Worth Police Department to harness wireless transmission of video, which allows for centralized
storage of videos and provide savings long-term by reducing the need for external media.
The remaining funds, which total $44,577.00, will be applied towards indirect costs.
This Agreement will be effective on the date of execution through September 30, 2019.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: United States Department of Justice.
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.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # �mounl
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
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Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
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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ATTACHMENTS
1. 35JAG16 FY2016 AO 22393.docx (Public)
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