HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4954-06-2018 A Resolution
NO. 4954-06-2018
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF, IF AWARDED, THE FISCAL YEAR 2018
FEDERAL COVERDELL GRANT FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSICE AND MAKING
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
WHEREAS, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) of the U. S. Department of Justice
(DOJ)funds grant projects to local agencies to properly administer the Paul Coverdell Forensic
Science Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (City), by and through its Police Department, has
written a grant application for submission to the NIJ for the following project:
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) is requesting funding to
purchase Crime Lab equipment, which includes: a gas chromatograph flame ionization
detector mass spectrometer (GC-FID), a comparison microscope camera, a portable remote
firing cart, and fingerprint training course program, and consultant/contract services which
includes the purchase of a two-day workshop, and validation services from an external vendor;
and
WHEREAS, the City, by and the through its Police Department, has requested
$210,900.00 for a 12-month performance period to begin January 1, 2019 through December
31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the funds received will be used to support the necessary equipment and
consultant/contract services to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services and to
reduce the number of backlogged cases.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council authorize acceptance of the above-referenced grant application and,
if awarded, acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Coverdell Grant from the U. S.
Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for
Police, to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City;
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and
3. In the event of loss or misuse of the NIJ grant funds, the City assures that the funds will
be returned to the NIJ in full.
Adopted this 26°i day of June, 2018
ATTEST:
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Ron ld P. Gonzales, Assistant City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/26/2018 - Resolution No. 4954-06-2018 & Ordinance No.
. 23279-06-2018
DATE: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28744
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SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2018 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of
Justice, in the Amount of$210,900.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the National
Institute of Justice and Adopt Related Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance, if awarded, the Fiscal year 2018 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the United Stated Department of Justice, National Institute of
Justice, in the amount of$210,900.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the National Institute of Justice;
3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds and to make assurances as required by
the National Institute of Justice; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$210,900.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice's Fiscal Year 2018 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program provides funding for state and local governments to
improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services and to eliminate backlogs in the analysis of forensic
evidence including controlled substances, firearm and tool mark examinations, latent prints, toxicology and
trace evidence.
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) is requesting funding under the Fiscal Year 2018 Coverdell
grant in the amount of$210,900.00 for equipment and consultant/contracts costs for the Fort Worth Police
Department's Crime Lab. Equipment purchases include $132,000.00 for a gas chromatography-flame
ionization detector-mass spectrometer(GC-FID-MS ); $14,000.00 for a portable remote firing cart;
$7,500.00 for a comparison microscope camera; and $12,300.00 for a fingerprint comparison training
course program. Consultants/Contractor Service purchases includes $17,100.00 to provide a two-day
workshop on the topic of Cognitive Bias in forensic science from a leading international expert that will
efficiently and effectively educate staff to assist them in more accurately interpreting their work and in
reducing the number of backlogged cases, and $28,000.00 for validation services to be performed by an
external vendor which will enable the Chemistry Unit personnel to continue to work on their cases and not
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having to work on validating new instruments which causes a backlog.
No matching funds are required. This grant is not eligible for indirect costs because no City salaries are
being requested.
This grant serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: U. S.
Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the
grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
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):
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Joel Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller (4441)
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