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UN F TARRANT § AND BY THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
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TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS the detection, apprehension, and prosecution of individuals who
commit auto theft and burglary of motor vehicles is often hindered because the range of
operations of the criminal offender is greater than the jurisdiction of the peace officers
called upon to investigate the crime; and,
WHEREAS the existence of a multiplicity of political jurisdictions in Tarrant, Jack,
Hood, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell and Wise Counties impedes the effectiveness of
individual law enforcement agencies to detect and eradicate auto theft and burglary of
motor vehicle; and,
WHEREAS past experience has indicated that a cooperative effort between law
enforcement agencies and Tarrant County has been effective in detecting and deterring
the activities of targeted criminal groups to the mutual benefit of all the political entities
of Tarrant County and neighboring counties; and,
WHEREAS pursuant to Chapter 362 of the Texas Local Government Code, the
Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, and
Article 4413(37) of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, the contracting
governmental entities, to-wit: Arlington, Euless, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Hurst, the
County of Parker, the County of Tarrant, together with the Tarrant County Criminal
District Attorney and the Tarrant County Sheriff, hereby agree to participate in, and be a
�gA0 11p of the cooperative Investigative; enforcement, and prevention effOrtS which are
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WHEREAS each of the contracting governmental entities makes the following findings:
a. This Agreement serves the common interests of all parties;
b. This Agreement will benefit the public;
C. The division of costs fairly compensates all parties to this Agreement; and
d. Each entity has authorized its representative to sign this Agreement;
e. Each entity acknowledges that it is a "governmental entity" and not a
"business entity" as those terms are defined in Tex. Gov't Code §
2252.908, and therefore, no disclosure of interested parties pursuant to
Tex. Gov't Code Section 2252.908 is required;
and,
WHEREAS, during the performance of the governmental functions and the payment for
the performance of those governmental functions under this Agreement, the parties will make
the performance and payment from current revenues legally available to that party; and,
WHEREAS a grant of money from the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft
Prevention Authority has been received to fund the continuation of the Tarrant Regional
Auto Crimes Task Force; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That Tarrant County, acting by and through its duly authorized County Judge, the
Criminal District Attorney of Tarrant County, the Sheriff of Tarrant County, and the
governmental entities that have executed, are executing, or will execute substantially
similar copies hereof at this time or in the future during the time that this Agreement is in
force, acting herein by and through their duly authorized chief administrative officer, do
hereby covenant and agree as follows:
TASK FORCE
The Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force ("Task Force") will be a part of the
Tarrant County Sheriffs Office for administrative purposes. The activities of the Task
Force shall be supervised by a ten (10) member Board of Governors. This Board will
include as permanent voting members the Fort Worth Chief of Police, the Arlington
Chief of Police, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney, and a Chairperson, who
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shall be the Tarrant County Sheriff. Additionally, the Board will consist of an executive
of every additional agency that participates in the Task Force with personnel, to include:
the Police Chiefs of Euless, Haltom City, Hurst, a Regional Captain of the Texas
Department of Public Safety's Motor Vehicle Theft Services, the Parker County Sheriff,
and a Supervisor of the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Ex officio members, if any,
may be added by agreement of the voting members; ex officio members shall be non-
voting. The Board of Governors shall have the responsibility for policy, direction, and
control of the Task Force. The Board of Governors will have direct responsibility for the
selection of a Commander for the Task Force. The Board will monitor the activities and
accomplishments of the Task Force to ensure orderly progress towards attainment of all
stated objectives.
There will be one unit, which may form sub-groups or teams as appropriate. The
activities and investigations of these sub-groups or teams shall be led by the Sgt. Team
Leader at the direction of the Commander of the Task Force. These sub-groups or
teams will have the duties assigned to them by the Sgt. Team Leader at the approval of
the Commander.
AUTO THEFT AND BURGLARY OF MOTOR VEHICLE INVESTIGATION
Auto theft and burglary of motor vehicle investigations within the jurisdictional
bounds of the entities joining this Agreement may be coordinated through the Task
Force. All commercial auto theft intelligence received by a law enforcement agency that
is a party to this Agreement may be referred to the Task Force for investigation. The
assigned officers will respond to complaints in a timely manner. The Task Force will
conduct salvage business inspections, covert operations, training, arrests,
investigations, assistance to other agencies and public awareness education in an effort
to lower the auto theft and burglary of motor vehicle rate.
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ASSET SEIZURES
All asset seizures developed by the Task Force in Tarrant County under Chapter
59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure will be prosecuted by the Tarrant County Criminal
District Attorney's Office.
There is hereby created a certain fund to be known as the Auto Crimes Task
Force Asset Seizure Fund (hereinafter called "Fund"), said Fund to be created in
compliance with State law and the requirements of the grant restrictions.
FORFEITURE POLICY
Upon entry of a judgment in a judicial proceeding awarding monies or other
proceeds to the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force, said monies or proceeds will
be immediately deposited in the Auto Crimes Task Force Seizure Fund. The monies
and proceeds in this Fund must be used to further the purpose of the Task Force as
required by the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force Grant award: Enhancement
of currently funded and/or future motor vehicle theft enforcement and prevention
programs.
All forfeiture funds and other generated program income shall be subject to audit
by the Auditor of Tarrant County, Texas, and the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft
Prevention Authority.
Any conveyance or vehicle that is the subject of a final forfeiture shall be
awarded to the Task Force to be used to further the purpose of the Task Force as
required by the Task Force grant award.
Upon termination of this Agreement, ownership of equipment, hardware, and
other non-expendable items will revert to the applicant for which it was acquired, subject
to the approval of the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority of the State of
Texas.
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OFFICER STATUS
Any peace officer assigned to the Task Force by a government entity which is a
party to this Agreement shall be empowered to enforce all laws and ordinances
applicable in the jurisdiction of the county and municipal entities signatory to this
Agreement, including the power to make arrests, execute search warrants, and
investigate auto theft and burglary of motor vehicle offenses outside of the geographical
jurisdiction from which he or she is assigned, but within the area covered by the
jurisdictions of the counties and municipal entities which are parties to this Agreement.
While functioning as a peace officer assigned to the Task Force, he or she shall
have all of the law enforcement powers of a regular peace officer of such other political
entity.
A peace officer who is assigned, designated, or ordered by the official designated
by the governing body of any entity to perform law enforcement duties as a member of
the Task Force shall receive the same wage, salary, pension and all other
compensation and all other rights for such service, including injury or death benefits and
workers' compensation benefits, paid in accordance with the Texas Automobile Burglary
and Theft Prevention Authority Grant Guidelines, as existing or as may be amended,
and applicable law, as though the service had been rendered within the limits of the
entity from which he or she was assigned. Recognizing the benefits to a participating
entity to this agreement, it is agreed that all wage and disability payments, including
workers' compensation benefits, pension payments, damage to equipment (with the
exception of leased vehicles, for which damages will be covered under the provisions of
the lease(s) and clothing, medical expense and expense of travel, food and lodging
shall be paid in accordance with the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention
Authority Grant Guidelines, as existing or as may be amended. However, peace
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officers assigned to the Task Force will not work overtime that is not reimbursable to
their assigning agency without prior approval from their assigning agency supervisor.
(For example, Fort Worth police officers assigned to the Task Force will not work Task
Force overtime, which is not reimbursable to the Fort Worth Police Department, without
prior approval from their Fort Worth police supervisor.) Instead, they will be permitted to
flex their work hours as necessary to accomplish Task Force objectives and
assignments.
In further recognition of the benefit to be gained by the entity participating in the
Task Force, it is agreed that no entity that is a party to this Agreement shall receive or
be entitled to reimbursement from another entity participating in this Agreement for any
services performed pursuant to this Agreement.
It is further agreed that, in the event that any peace officer assigned to the Task
Force is cited as a party defendant to any civil lawsuit, state or federal, arising out of his
or her official acts while functioning as a peace officer assigned to the Task Force, said
peace officer shall be entitled to the same benefits that such officer would be entitled to
receive had such civil action risen out of an official act within the scope of his or her
duties as a member and in the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency from which he
or she was assigned. Further, no entity shall be responsible for the acts of a peace
officer of another entity assigned to the Task Force. Each entity participating herein
indemnifies and holds all other participating entities harmless for all acts of its own
officers and employees acting hereunder, to the full extent permitted by law.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Contract is subject to all grant conditions applicable to the grant of the
Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority to the Tarrant Regional Auto
Crimes Task Force.
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Each party to this Agreement expressly waives all claims against every other
party for compensation for any loss, damage, personal injury, or death occurring as a
consequence of the performance of this Agreement.
Third party claims against members shall be governed by the Texas Tort Claims
Act or other appropriate statutes and laws of the State of Texas and the United States.
It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this Agreement, 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.
The validity of this Agreement and of any of its terms or provisions, as well as the
rights and duties of the parties hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Texas.
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for
any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had
never been contained herein.
This Agreement shall become effective as to a party hereto on the day of the
execution of the Agreement by the party, and shall continue in effect as to a
participating entity for one year from the date of signature and thereafter until it has
been terminated or rescinded by appropriate action of the participating entity's
governing body, or expires due to termination of the grant or by operation of law. (To
minimize the administrative difficulty of signature between the many parties, each city or
other law enforcement entity will sign a substantially similar agreement with Tarrant
County; however, each party signing substantially similar copies is immediately bound
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one to another to all other entities participating during the time said agreement is in
force as to said entity, even though the parties' signatures appear on different copies of
the substantially similar copies. Any entity being added after the agreement is in effect
need only sign the documents which Tarrant County signs to be fully a party bound to
all other parties, and such signature shall, as of the date of the signing, have the same
force and effect as between the joining and already-bound members as if a single
document was signed simultaneously by all then-participating entities.)
If program enhancement activities are terminated, unexpended revenues will be
promptly returned to the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
This Agreement may be amended or modified by the mutual agreement of the
parties hereto in writing. The Interlocal Agreement is for the period and on the
conditions herein contained, and on such conditions to this Agreement as may be
added by amendment or by law, and not for any period beyond that permitted by law,
nor for any purpose not permitted by law.
This instrument contains all commitments and agreements of the parties, and no
oral or written commitments have any force or effect to alter any term or condition of this
Agreement, unless the same are done in proper form and in a manner constituting a
bona fide amendment hereto.
Two non-local entities, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the National
Insurance Crime Bureau each enter separate agreements with Tarrant County for the
following reasons: Each entity's staff member carries a statewide law enforcement
commission and therefore does not require the enhanced law enforcement jurisdiction
afforded by this Agreement; Each entity funds their staff member's salary and fringe
benefits 100%; and each entity's staff member performs in a support role to the Task
Force and is available less than 100% of their work week because the availability of
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each is subject to assignments from their entity.
The parties agree that their collective agreement may be evidenced by the
execution of an identical counterpart of this instrument by the duly authorized official(s)
of each participant and the failure of any anticipated member to enter into or renew this
Agreement shall not affect the agreement between and among the parties executing the
Agreement.
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ACCEPTANCE OF RESTRICTIONS
Signature of this Agreement constitutes acceptance of all grant conditions, grant
restrictions and the terms of all applicable laws.
This is to certify that the objectives of the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task
Force as stated in its Grant Application for the fiscal year(s) funding covered by this
Agreement have been reviewed and that it is mutually agreed to cooperate to whatever
extent is necessary in carrying out the work plan described in the application(s).
Additionally, each participating agency and entity is cognizant of the grant and
agrees to abide by any and all rules or special conditions in relation to the application.
Agencies or their representatives shall have the right to investigate, examine and audit
at any time any and all necessary books, papers, documents, records and personnel
that pertain to this contract or any related subcontracts.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
As part of this Agreement, all participating entities entitled to reimbursement will
be reimbursed for their participation in this program by grant funds, according to the
entity's applicable submitted budget schedule, to the extent that the budget schedule is
consistent with the grant. The Total amount for reimbursement is outlined in
accordance with the 2018 Grant Letter dated November, 17, 2017 which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. Reimbursement will be made
through the grant's financial officer, who is presently S. Renee Tidwell, Auditor, Tarrant
County, but is subject to change by Tarrant County. If changed, the change will be
made in accordance with the grant and all participating entities will be advised in writing.
To the extent that the budget schedule is inconsistent with the grant, the grant controls.
A copy of the latest and most current Grant Award Digest will be provided to all
participating agencies when received by Tarrant County.
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Participating entities may bill the financial officer for reimbursement at such
periodic intervals as are appropriate and in accordance with the grant.
CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS
The Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Guidelines for
Control and Use of Confidential Funds will be utilized for the disbursement and
reimbursement of confidential funds.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM CERTIFICATION
The city law enforcement agency signing along with Tarrant County certifies that:
Either the city law enforcement agency signing along with Tarrant County
employs fifty (50) or more people and has received or applied to the Texas Automobile
Theft Prevention Authority for total funds in excess of $25,000, in which case the city
law enforcement agency signing along with Tarrant County certifies that it has
formulated an equal employment opportunity program in accordance with 28 CFR
42.301 et seq., Subpart E and that it is on file in the office of:
Christianne Kellett
NAME
Department Fiscal Administrator
TITLE
505 W. Felix
STREET ADDRESS
Fort Worth, Texas
CITY, STATE
OR, if the above is left blank, the city law enforcement agency signing along with
Tarrant County certifies that it is not required by the terms of this grant or the laws
applicable thereto to have such a plan on file in order to participate in this grant.
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The Tarrant County Judge certifies that:
Tarrant County employs fifty (50) or more people and has received or applied to
the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for total funds in excess of $25,000;
therefore, Tarrant County has formulated an equal employment opportunity program in
accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et seq., Subpart E and that is on file in the office of:
TINA GLENN
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 East Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196.
Said plan or plans are on file and available for review or audit by an official of the Texas
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority as required by relevant laws and regulations.
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SIGNED AND EXECUTED this day of FKlrt ( 1201d.'
1d.'
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
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B. Glen Whitley
County Judge
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Bill E. Waybourn
Sheriff
CERTIFICATION OF
APPROVED AS TO FORM: AVAILABLE FUNDS:
$ 101,679 Salaries/Fringe
Overtime
Criminal District Attorney's Office* Tarrant County Auditor
'By law, the Criminal District Attorney's Office may only
approve contracts for its clients. We reviewed this document
as to form from our client's legal perspective. Other parties
may not rely on this approval. Instead those parties should
seek contract review from independent counsel.
Each entity acknowledges that it is a "governmental entity"
and not a"business entity' as those terms are defined in
Tex.Godt Code§2252.908, and therefore, no disclosure of
interested parties pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Section
2252.908 is required.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX
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OTHER SIGNING ENTITY:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
NAME OF ENTITY
V 1.1 W 11
Valerie R. Washington DATE
Assistant City Manager
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
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Joel F. I gerald DATE
Police Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
alqmaly
T omas R. Hansen DATE
Assistant City Attorney I
M&C:C-)--
1295 Certification: Not Required
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Attest: �0..
M ryJ. K itos cretary,. `
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person OFFICIAL RECORD
responsible for the monitoring and administration CITY SECRETARY
of this contract, including ensuring all performance FT. WORTH,TX
and reporting requirements.
Carla Vasquez, a (e ent Analyst II
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NONSUPPLANTING CERTIFICATION OF PARTICIPATING
AGENCIES OTHER THAN GRANTEE
Texas Government Code 772.006(a)(7) requires that state funds provided by this
Act shall not be used to supplant state or local funds. Public Law 98-473 requires that
federal funds provided by that Act shall not be used to supplant state or local funds.
The city law enforcement agency certifies that Texas Automobile Burglary and
Theft Prevention Authority funds will not be used to replace state or local funds that
would be available in the absence of Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention
Authority funds.
Valerie R. Washington
NAME
Assistant City Manager
TITLE
City of Fort Worth
(CITY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITY)
(Note: Tarrant County's certification is incorporated in each grantee's report of
expenditure and status of funds. Also, a copy of the Special Condition - Assurances,
exactly as it appears in the Texas ABTPA Administrative Guide, follows this page.
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ASSURANCES
NON-COUNTY ENTITY ASSURANCES CERTIFICATION
(Tarrant County's assurances are included in the grant application.)
I certify that the programs proposed in this application meet all the requirements
of the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Program, that all the
information presented is correct, and that the applicant will comply with the rules of the
Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority and all other applicable federal and
state laws, regulations and guidelines. By appropriate language incorporated in each
grant, subgrant, or other document under which funds are to be disbursed, the
undersigned shall assure that the following assurances apply to all recipients of
assistance.
Valerie R. Washington
NAME
Assistant City Manager
TITLE
City of Fort Worth
(CITY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITY)
Note —This Interlocal Assistance Agreement was last updated September 2017.
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Exhibit A
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AUTO CRIMES TASK FORCE FS0.5 ARO B M CRY&1HEF PREVE RIp A qRI Y
November 17, 2017
Chief Joel Fitzgerald
City of Fort Worth
505 W. Felix
Arlington P.D. Fort Worth,Texas 76115
Euless P.D. Dear Chief Fitzgerald:
Attached is the interlocal agreement between your agency and Tarrant County for the Tarrant
Fort Worth P.D. Regional Auto Crimes Task Force. Due to recent grant rule changes, the interlocals must be executed
prior to the receipt of payment from the ABTPA. The agreement has been reviewed by the Tarrant
County District Attorney and no substantive changes have been made. Please execute and return the
Grand Prairie P.D. interlocal agreement to the Task Force by December 31, 2017. Two originals are included in this
packet for your execution. If you want an original returned to you after finalization at Commissioners
Haltom City P.D. Court both originals need to be completed and returned to me.
The following salary statement reimbursement schedule for our 2018 grant(Grant Number 608-18-
Hurst P.D. 2200000) is provided to assist you with planning. Attached are the Statement of Grant Award and
Grantee Acceptance Notice approved by the ABTPA and signed by Judge Whitley. Tarrant County
will reimburse your agency up to $101,679 based on a match of$25,420 for a full time detective
National position. These funds are designated in the Approved Grant Budget Summary under the budget
Insurance
Crime ; category Professional and Contract Services.
Bureau
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For salary reimbursement period of: Please email or mail by:
Parker County S.D.
September 1,2017—November 30,2017 December 31,2017
December 1,2017—February 28,2018 March 31,2018
Saginaw P.D. March 1,2018—May 31,2018 June 30,2018
June 1,2018—August 31,2018 September 30,2018
Tarrant County S.O. i
As in the past, please detail the actual full salary and benefits for each quarter and submit the
reimbursement request for 80 percent of the salary and benefits. The remaining salary and benefits
Tarrant County will be documented and shown as agency match on the grant. Any approved grant overtime is
District Attorney reimbursable at 100 percent. I look forward to another successful grant year. Please let me know if
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you have any questions.
Texas Department
of Public Safety �$►c arely,
F,B /, Sudaamander
cc: M. Weaver,Audit
cc: C. Vasquez,Financial Mgmt.
2400 Circle Drive • Suite 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76119 • (817)560-6560 • Fax(817)560-6566
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/13/2018 -Ordinance No.23114-02-2018
DATE: Tuesday,February 13,2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28579
LOG NAME: 35AUTOCRIMETF2018
B I . T:
Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to
Participate in the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force,Authorize
Acceptance of Grant Funding from the Tarrant County Regional Auto Crimes
Task Force in the Amount of$106,679.00,Authorize Transfer from the Police
Department-General Fund in the Amount of$25,420.00 for the City's Match
Requirement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
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I is recommended that the City Courwil:
1. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County
to participate in the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of grant funding from the.Tarrant Regional
Auto Crimes Task Force in the amount of$106;679.00;.
3, Authorize the transfer in the amount of $25;420.00 from the Police
Department-General Fund to the Grants Operating State Fund for the City's
required match;and
4_ Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
reccgpt,,and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$132,099.00,subject to receipt of grant funds,for participation in the
Task Force_
DISCUSSION:
'l'Iic City of Fort Worth has been an active participant in(lie Tarrant
Regional Auto Crimes Task Force(Task Force)since 1993. The Task Force
uses coordinated and cooperative enforcement,crime prevention techniques
and technology to investigate auto crimes. The AutomobileBurglary and
Tlic It Prevention Authority awarded the grant to Tarrant County. The City
of Fort Worth is a sub-recipient of the grant.
Current Iy, seven municipal police agencies participate in the Task Force
uiid are partially reimbursed for their participation. The Fort Worth
P011 cc Department will assign one detective to the Task Force. The grant
funds will reimburse the City$101,679.00 for the detective's salary and
fridge benefits and up to$5,000.00 for overtime. The Agreement requires a
20 percent snatch of$25,420.00 from the General Fund. The detective
�LIceted for the task force was budgeted 100 percent to the General Fund to
perliirm work related to auto crimes_ The combined grant funding and city
match represent the total.compensation budget for this position,grant
fwin i ng thus serves as salary savings relativeto the adopted budget.
Indirect costs are not allowable expenses under this grant.
This Task Force serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public
institution of higher education.Warrant County.
FISCAL INFORMATION(CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance a es n aOprova of€he above
recornrnendations and receipt of the grant, funds will be available in the
current operating budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating State
Fund. This is a reimbursement grant,
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TQ
Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
Fund ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
FROM
Fund Department Account Project program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Joel F.Fitzgerald (423 1)
Additional Information Contact: Kristina Ashton (4224)
ATTACHMENTS
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