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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23204-05-2018 Ordinance No. 23204-05-2018 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF$2,000.00 IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, FROM DOJ GRANT RECEIPTS, FOR THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN 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$2,000.00 in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, from DOJ grant receipts, for the Internet Crimes Against Children 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 Thomas Hansen glary J. KaysPF V Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 8. 2018 i 0 I City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/8/2018 - Ordinance No. 23204-05-2018 DATE: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28677 LOG NAME: 35FY17 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN EXTENSION SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of an Amendment to Agreement with the City of Dallas to Extend the Term and Funding Increase, Authorize Acceptance of an Additional $2,000.00 for an Amount Up to $12,000.00 from the Department of Justice Through the City of Dallas for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of an Amendment of City Secretary Contract 49286 with the City of Dallas to extend the term and funding increase for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; 2. Authorize the acceptance of an additional $2,000.00 for an amount up to $12,000.00 for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$2,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant. DISCUSSION: The City of Dallas, on behalf of its Police Department, applied for and was awarded a grant to fund the Crimes Against Children Task Force (Task Force) from the Department of Justice (DOJ) through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) under the Federal Missing and Exploited Children's Program. The Task Force targets internet crimes against children, including child solicitation and child pornography. The City of Fort Worth accepted the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant through M&C C-28204 on May 2, 2017. The City of Dallas has extended the grant end date from June 30, 2017 to a new end date of September 30, 2018. Per the grant agreement, the City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed for expenses in the amount up to $12,000.00 for officer overtime, training, travel, and equipment used to combat internet-based crimes against children. Indirect costs are not allowed under this Agreement. The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis. This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: City of Dallas. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the grant extension, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current Logname: 35FY17 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN EXTENSION Page I of 2 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Police Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis. FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs): TO Fund Department ccoun Project JProgram ctivity Budget Reference # moun ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) FROM Fund Department ccoun Project JProgram ctivity Budget Reference # moun ID ID Year Chartfield 2 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804) Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231) Additional Information Contact: Erika Fletcher (4228) Logname: 35FY17 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN EXTENSION Page 2 of 2