HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23127-03-2018 Ordinance No. 23127-03-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $275,408.42 IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, FROM
GRANT RECEIPTS, FOR A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS,OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE RIFLE-RESISTANT
BODY ARMOR GRANTS PROGRAM; 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$275,408.42 in the Grants Operating State Fund, from grant receipts, for a grant agreement with the State
of Texas,Office of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division for the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grants Program.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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" Mary J. Kay
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 6. 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/6/2018 - Ordinance No. 23127-03-2018 & Reso ution o.
4911-03-2018
DATE: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28609
LOG NAME: 35CJD18BODY ARMOR GRANT
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the State of Texas Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program in an Amount Up to $275,408.42,
Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program in an amount up to
$275,408.42;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division for the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program;
3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds and to make assurances as required by the
State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating State Fund in the amount of$275,408.42 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
In response to the July 7, 2016 shooting of police officers in Dallas, Texas, the Criminal Justice Division
(CJD) of the Governor's Office created a grant program to assist agencies in the purchase of rifle-resistant
body armor. The Fort Worth Police Department, in conjunction with the Fort Worth Marshal Division,
submitted an application in the amount of$275,408.42 for 585 Type III and 67 Type IV vests. The overall
goal of this project is to increase the safety of Texas law enforcement officers and prevent further loss of
life in active shooter situations.
This grant does not require a grant match from City funds.
Indirect costs are not allowable expenses under this grant.
This grant serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds will be available
in the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating State Fund. Grant
funds will be received on a reimbursement basis.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140)
Additional Information Contact: Kristina Ashton (4224)
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