HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22963-10-2017 Ordinance No. 22963-10-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,029.00 IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, FROM
RECEIPT OF A FEDERAL GRANT, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FORT WORTH MULTI-AGENCY 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 2017-2018 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
amount of$122,029.00 in the Grants Operating Other Fund, from receipt of a federal grant, for participation
in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency 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 22927-09-2017 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Matthew Murray Mary I Kaysq y U
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 17, 2017
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/17/2017 - Ordinance No. 22963-10-2017
DATE: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28434
LOG NAME: 35FY18DEAMULTI-AGENCYTF
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration to Participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force,
Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in the Amount of$122,029.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in the amount of$122,029.00;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of$122,029.00, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force (Task Force) since its creation in 1985. Officers assigned to
the Task Force perform activities designed to disrupt illicit drug trafficking in the Tarrant County area. The
duties of the Task Force include gathering and reporting intelligence data related to trafficking narcotics
and dangerous drugs, conducting undercover operations and engaging in other traditional methods of
investigations.
Currently there are five officers assigned to the Task Force. Each officer must be detailed to the Task
Force for a period of not less than two years. Pursuant to the Agreement, the DEA will reimburse the City
of Fort Worth up to $18,042.00 per officer for the officers' overtime expenses. Additionally, the Agreement
reimburses the City of Fort Worth in an amount not to exceed $31,819.00 for a portion of one clerical
employee's salary for performing administrative tasks related to the Task Force.
Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide
matching funds.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: Drug Enforcement Administration.
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the
Agreement, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
appropriate grant fund. The Police Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due
to the City. This is a reimbursement agreement.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manaaees Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140)
Additional Information Contact: Carla Vasquez (2639)
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