HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23156-03-2018 Ordinance No. 23156-03-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, FROM
GRANT RECEIPTS, FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION'S DALLAS VIOLENT CRIMES 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 $225,000.00 in the Grants Operating Other Fund, from grant receipts, for the Police Department's
Participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Dallas Violent Crimes 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 A. Murray Mary J. Kayser
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 27, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28644
LOG NAME: 35FBIDALLASVIOLENTCRIMESTF2018
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in an Amount Up to $225,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance for the Police Department's Participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Dallas Violent
Crimes Task Force (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds for overtime expenses in an amount up to
$225,000.00; 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 ($56,250.00 per year for four years) for the
Police Department's participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Dallas Violent Crimes Task
Force.
DISCUSSION:
The Dallas Violent Crimes Task Force (DVCTF) previously operated under the title of Tarrant County Safe
Streets Task Force (TCSSTF). The DVCTF was created by the United States Federal Bureau of
Investigation to establish a cooperative effort of law enforcement resources. The DVCTF identifies and
targets for prosecution criminal enterprise groups who are responsible for drug trafficking, money
laundering, alien smuggling, and crimes of violence. The DVCTF focuses on the apprehension of
dangerous fugitives when there is a federal investigative interest. DVCTF efforts enhance the
effectiveness of federal, state and local law enforcement resources by utilizing a well-coordinated initiative
with innovative and effective techniques to convict and incarcerate dangerous offenders.
On February 14, 2017, Mayor and Council Communication (M&C C-28108) City Council authorized the
execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (City Secretary Contract No. 44638)with the United
States Federal Bureau of Investigation for the Police Department's participation in the TCSSTF. Since that
time, the Fort Worth Police Department has continued to participate in the task force. There are three
officers assigned to the task force whose overtime expenses are reimbursable under a Cost
Reimbursement Agreement. This Mayor and Council Communication is necessary to appropriate funds for
the reimbursement of overtime costs in the amount of$225,000.00 ($56,250.00 per year for four years)for
work performed by the officers assigned to the task force.
The term of this MOU is for the duration of the DVCTF operations and may be terminated at any time
upon 30-day written notification. Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City is not required
to provide matching funds.
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This Task Force serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
of the Grants Operating Other Fund.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Deaartment Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Kristina Ashton (4224)
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