HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23099-01-2018 Ordinance No. 23099-01-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, FROM
FEDERAL GRANT RECEIPTS, FOR REIMBURSABLE FUNDS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN A TASK FORCE TO ENFORCE FEDERAL
OFFENSES; 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$225,000.00 in the Grants Operating Other Fund,from receipt of a federal grant,for the police department's
participation in a task force to enforce federal offenses.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 A. Murray rAar§J. ay yr
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 30, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/30/2018 -Ordinance No.2A099-01-20,18
DATE: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28560
LOG NAME: 3510E2017
SUBJECT:
Ratify Continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Immigration and Customs
Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, for Participation in an Ongoing Joint Operation to Enforce
Federal Offenses and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, for participation in an ongoing joint operation to
enforce federal offenses; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of$225,000.00 ($45,000.00 per year for five years), subject to
receipt of funds, for reimbursable funds for the Police Department's participation in the joint operation.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize actions associated with the
Police Department's continued participation in the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE), Homeland Security Investigations,joint operation. City Secretary Contract No. 48812 details the
task force requirements.
The Fort Worth Police Department has participated in an ongoing joint operation with the U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations, since April 2006. The purpose of the
joint operation is to allow Fort Worth Police Department officers to be designated as Customs Officers and
to collaborate with ICE on the enforcement of federal offenses. The Fort Worth Police Department has
assigned three officers to the joint operations on an as-needed basis. The City of Fort Worth has been
and will continue to be reimbursed for associated overtime salary expenses and other joint operation
expenses, such as fuel and training, directly related to work performed by officers assigned to this joint
operation. The maximum annual reimbursement entitlement for overtime worked on behalf of the joint
operations is set at $15,000.00 per officer, per year. This M&C is for a five year period.
Indirect expenses are not eligible for reimbursement. Approval of this M&C authorizes continued
participation and adopts an appropriation ordinance to account for expenses reimbursed for the next five
years.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of funds, and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget,
as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Other Fund. The Police Department will be responsible for
requesting reimbursements.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Joel R. Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Carla L. Vasquez (2639)
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