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CONTRACT NO.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
of jaT is T RLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this the day
I , 2005, by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home
rule mu i ipal corporation of the State of Texas, located within Tarrant, Denton and
Wise Counties, Texas (Hereinafter referred to as the "CITY") and the BOARD OF
TRUSTEES of the FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, a political
subdivision of the State of Texas and a legally constituted Independent School District
located within Tarrant County, Texas. (Hereinafter referred to as the "FWISD").
RECITALS
This Agreement is made under the authority granted to the CITY and the FWISD
by and pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, known as the
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT.
WHEREAS, the majority of criminal justice experts agree that truancy can lead to
victimization, criminal acts, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and illiteracy; all which are
deterrents to student opportunity and success; and
WHEREAS, early intervention in truancy behavior and referral to the court is
necessary in order to encourage students to attend school on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, while the City of Fort worth can hear cases within its existing
municipal court system, the Fort Worth Independent School District and the City of Fort
Worth determined that a dedicated court is effective in discouraging truancy; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Independent School District and the City of Fort
Worth, established a Municipal Court entitled "School Attendance Court," funded by the
Fort Worth Independent School District to hear all FWISD truancy cases and both parties
authorize and agree to the execution of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the School Attendance Court resulted in
offenses being heard quickly and consistent punishment from case to case; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Independent
School District Board of Trustees determined that the continued need for expedient,
consistent, and equitable sanctions for all truancy offenses is of paramount importance to
both government entities.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed,
the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. ADMINISTRATION. CITY and FWISD covenant and agree to fully
cooperate in operation of the Attendance Court and both parties consent, under the terms
of this Agreement, to the following:
A. The School Attendance Court ("Court") shall be conducted on a schedule
and a location agreed upon by the parties. FWISD shall provide, at no cost to the
CITY, a site reasonably acceptable to the CITY, for the School Attendance Court.
CITY municipal court personnel, as determined by the designated City
representative in Subsection G. below, shall have full access to any areas of the
FWISD School Attendance Court for conducting the day-to-day administration of
the Court.
B. A Municipal Court Judge, who is a licensed attorney in good standing in
the State of Texas, shall be selected by the City Council according to the Texas
Government Code (Texas Government Code §30.00381 et seq. (Vernon Supp
2000)), the City of Fort Worth Charter and Ordinances to preside over all FWISD
truancy cases presented to School Attendance Court
C. The CITY shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the
School Attendance Court and the selection of all necessary personnel necessary,
for the effective operation of the Court. The CITY shall determine which City
municipal court personnel shall be assigned to the Court. Said personnel shall
possess the necessary qualifications and skill sets to perform the required duties,
including bilingual skills when necessary. FWISD understands that the CITY
may re-assign City personnel as the CITY deems necessary for the effective and
efficient operation of the Court and FWISD agrees to fully support any
assignment decisions made by the CITY. CITY agrees to provide to FWISD
reports of court activity in a format and on a schedule as agreed upon between the
parties.
D. FWISD and the CITY understand that the Municipal Court Judge is duty-
bound by the Code of Judicial Conduct and must perform his/her judicial duties
so that the integrity, impartiality and independence of the judiciary are preserved.
E. The act of providing funding for the School Attendance Court will not
influence the judicial conduct or judgment of the appointed Judge nor does it
create, in any manner, a relationship between FWISD and the Judge or any other
courtroom personnel.
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F. The City Manager, or designee and the Fort Worth Independent School
District Superintendent, or his designee, shall meet four times a year on a
quarterly basis, including once during the month of June, to discuss concerns
related to the current operation of the Court and the location of the Court for the
next contract year at its current location or at a city-owned and operated facility.
CITY agrees to coordinate with FWISD to arrange the time, location and date of
the meeting, which shall be mutually acceptable.
G. For the purposes of this Agreement, the City Manager, or designee, shall
be the representative for the City Council of Fort Worth for administrative or
operative decision-making. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Fort Worth
Independent School District Superintendent, or his designee, shall be the
representative for the FWISD for day-to-day administrative or operative decision-
making. No later than August 31 each year, CITY and FWISD shall provide
written notice to the other party of the designated representative that will be
responsible for the day-to-day administration and operative decision making for
the Court.
2. GOALS AND MISSION STATEMENT.
A. The mission of the School Attendance Court Program shall be:
To provide a court setting that will ensure students a timely referral to the court
for the consistent and equitable disposition of their truancy cases.
B. The goals of the School Attendance Court shall include, at a minimum:
• Timely referral of students to the court for disposition
• Competent jurisdiction based on knowledge of applicable laws
• Consistent and equitable sanctions from one court
• Expedient resumption of regular school attendance
• Early intervention in juvenile behavior that is a precursor to other
juvenile crime activities
3. FUNDING.
A. It is agreed between FWISD and the CITY that the Fort Worth
Independent School District shall pay, subject to the terms set out in Subsection B. of this
section, all staffing and operational costs associated with the operation and administration
of the School Attendance Court shall be as follows:
1. FWISD agrees to provide funding for all essential courtroom personnel as
determined by the CITY, to include, at a minimum, a municipal court judge,
senior customer service representative, human services specialist, a
customer service representative, senior human services specialist and four
deputy city marshals. The estimated salaries and benefits for such
personnel, for the year 2005-2006 are attached and incorporated lacrein as
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Exhibit "A". Included in the funding amount shall be group health
insurance, contributions to employee retirements and incentive pay.
2. FWISD agrees to reimburse the CITY for all costs associated with the use of
an assistant city attorney to prosecute cases on an "as needed basis". It is
anticipated that an assistant city attorney will be needed at the Attendance
Court a maximum of five (5) days per week to cover bench and jury trials.
The hours and amount of time needed for the use of an assistant city
attorney shall be at the discretion of and determined by the CITY. The
estimated salary and benefits for such personnel for the year 2005-2006 is
attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit"A."
3. City agrees to purchase a motor vehicle that will be fully equipped with
CITY'S customary and standard operating equipment for marshal use related
to the Attendance Court. FWISD shall reimburse the CITY in the amount of
$22,900.00, for said vehicle within thirty days from written notification from
the City of the purchase. FWISD agrees to reimburse the CITY for fuel,
standard maintenance, and all associated operational costs related to the
vehicle funded by FWISD for use by the City of Fort Worth
personnel for the day-to day operation of the Court and other Attendance
Court purposes.
FWISD agrees to pay only fuel costs for a second City motor vehicle used
used to transport juveniles to and from the court.
The estimated operational costs of the vehicles for the year 2005-2006 are
attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A."
4. FWISD shall provide supplies and other minor equipment as determined by
mutual agreement between the CITY and FWISD. CITY and FWISD agree
that FWISD will not be responsible for any indirect costs absorbed by the
City, such costs being approximately 35% of the total operating and
administrative overhead budget. CITY, at its cost, shall provide all
necessary computers, printers and other auxiliary computer equipment
necessary for the operation of the Court, as determined by the CITY.
FWISD agrees to sign any necessary security or CITY IT-computer related
agreements and provide the necessary access to the Attendance Court
building for installation of the CITY computers, printers and other auxiliary
computer equipment.
5. CITY agrees to submit an invoice to FWISD on or before the 15`h business
day of each month for services rendered by the CITY for the previous
month. City agrees to notify FWISD of any necessary unbudgeted items
prior to purchase by the City. FWISD agrees to submit full payment as
indicated on each invoice within 45 days of receipt of the invoice. Within
ten (10) working days of receipt of any disputed invoices, FWISD shall
submit written notice to the CITY specifying the contested charges. Within
ten (10) working days of receipt, CITY will respond with additional
information. If, after receipt of additional information, the charges are still
in dispute, the City Manager, or designee shall and the Fort Worth
Independent School District Superintendent or his designee shall meet to
reach a resolution to the contested charges. Failure of the City and FWISD
to reach resolution of the disputed charges shall be grounds for termination
pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement.
B. CITY and FWISD agree the above personnel are necessary for the smooth
administration and operation of the Court in order to process a maximum of 2,400 Failure
to Attend student cases and associated Parent Contributing to Non Attendance cases filed
for the 2005-2006 school year. CITY and FWISD agree that all staffing and operational
costs associated with the administration of a maximum 2,400 Failure to Attend student
cases and associated Parent Contributing to Non Attendance cases for the Court shall be
$616,227 for the 2005-2006 school year as set out in Exhibit "A". If FWISD elects to
file more 2,400 Failure to Attend student cases and associated Parent Contributing to Non
Attendance cases for the 2005-2006 school year, FWISD agrees to pay 1% of the adopted
budget per 100 cases to cover the additional staffing and operational costs associated with
the increased caseload.
CITY agrees to submit a proposed budget for the next Attendance Court calendar year to
FWISD no later than April 1 of each year.
C. In order for the CITY and FWISD to be able to address budgetary needs
in future years related to staffing and operational costs associated with the administration
of a maximum 2,400 Failure to Attend student cases filed per semester at the School
Attendance Court, the base operational costs of $616,227 cited in Subsection B above
shall be increased each year as set out in Exhibit "B" attached and incorporated into this
Agreement. This amount reflects the funds required by FWISD to cover the estimated
salaries and benefits for all City courtroom personnel essential for the Court. The
foregoing adjustments will be increased by the applicable CPI adjustment for the
respective fiscal years.
D. FWISD and CITY agree that all contractual payments provided herein
fairly compensate the CITY for the services and functions performed under this
Agreement.
E. FWISD agrees and understands that under §791.011 of the Local
Government Code, payment for the performance of the governmental functions or
services under this Agreement must be made from current revenues available to the
CITY.
4. TERM. The term of this agreement is for a period beginning on October 1,
2005 and ending on September 30, 2006. This contract may be renewed by agreement of
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both parties on an annual basis through the approval of an addendum setting the new term
of the Agreement.
5. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. If the CITY or the FWISD fails, for
any reason, to perform any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement may be
terminated if the default continues for a period of thirty (30) days after the notifying party
notifies the defaulting party in writing of the default and its intention to declare this
Agreement terminated. If the defaulting party does not cure or correct such breach within
the thirty (30) day period, the notifying party shall have the right to declare this
Agreement immediately terminated, and neither party shall have further responsibility or
liability hereunder.
Either party may terminate this agreement, in whole or in part, at any time and for any
reason, upon receipt of written notice to the other party. Such written notice shall specify
to what extent the work under the contract is being terminated and the effective date of
termination.
6. COURTROOM. FWISD will provide, at the sole cost and expense to FWISD,
courtroom space and facilities on FWISD owned property within the City of Fort Worth,
which conforms to accepted courtroom standards to conduct the School Attendance Court
and shall provide CITY court personnel access to said courtroom, assigned administrative
offices and selected spaces-within the Attendance Court Building.
7. USE OF COURTROOM. The courtroom, offices, waiting areas, holding cells
and other space related to School Attendance Court (which shall be located on the first
floor of the new building) shall be used to conduct hearings and proceedings related to
FWISD truancy cases. All proceedings and hearings shall be held in accordance with the
established practices and procedures of the City of Fort Worth Municipal Courts. Use of
the courtroom, offices, waiting areas, holding cells and other space related to Attendance
Court located on FWISD property for any other juvenile purpose other than School
Attendance Court shall be mutually agreed upon between the FWISD designee and the
CITY designee as set out in Section 1 G of this Agreement. In no event shall these areas
be used for any purpose other than for juvenile use nor interfere with the operation of the
School Attendance Court. FWISD and CITY agree that School Attendance Court will
have priority over any other use of the courtroom, offices, waiting areas, holding cells
and other space related to School Attendance Court. The CITY agrees and understands
that school district employees will occupy the second floor of the FWISD building and
that these employees will need access on a daily basis to the foyer and the elevator
located on the first floor. CITY employees will have access to all assigned areas and
offices located on the second floor. For security purposes, after hours access by the City
to School Attendance Court will be coordinated through FWISD night security.
8. IMPROVEMENTS. FWISD shall have exclusive right, title and interest
in all structures and improvements relating to School Attendance Court constructed by
FWISD that are located on premises belonging to FWISD. The CITY retains the right, at
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its discretion and own cost, to add any furniture, equipment, supplies, or other items
necessary for the operation of the Attendance Court. FWISD agrees that any such
furniture, equipment, supplies, or other items shall remain the sole property of the CITY
and may be added, changed, removed, or altered at the discretion of the CITY. The
CITY retains the right, subject to the written approval of FWISD, to add any permanent
improvements necessary for the operation of the Attendance Court.
9. RULES, REGULATIONS AND OPERATION. The courtroom and its
premises shall be subject to the same rules, regulations and methods of operation as other
municipal courtrooms operated by the City of Fort Worth. The CITY and FWISD shall
comply with all ordinances and regulations of the CITY of Fort Worth, the laws of the
State of Texas and of the United States of America applicable to the use of said premises.
In order to assure the safety of school and city personnel and persons attending the Court,
CITY and FWISD personnel entering the Court area shall be required to submit to
security measures as determined necessary by the City Marshal.
10. ALLOCATION OF FINES. Any fines collected as a result of truancy violations
will be allocated between FWISD and the CITY according to state law. Any allocation
of fines not dictated by state law will be according to the current established procedures
of the Municipal Court of the CITY. City will pay any fines due and owing FWISD by
U.S. MAIL to the Assistant Superintendent in the month following the reporting quarter.
11. RELEASE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS. To the extent permitted
by law, FWISD agrees to release and make available any information from a student's
education record to the presiding judge over the School Attendance Court.
12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY shall operate hereunder as an
independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of the FWISD.
FWISD shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of the CITY. CITY shall have the exclusive control of, and the
exclusive right to control the work designated to the CITY to be performed hereunder,
and all persons performing the same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and
omissions of its officers, members, agents, and employees. Neither CITY nor FWISD
shall be responsible under the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior for the acts and omissions
of its officers, members, agents, employees, or officers of the other.
It is understood and agreed that the FWISD is not involved as a party to any activities
that may be carried on by CITY pursuant to this agreement. No provision of this
agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver by either party of any immunity from
liability which it has or could be asserted under the doctrine of governmental immunity or
any other immunity which it has under law.
13. INDEMNITY.
A. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FWISD COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS,
AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SERVANTS
ACTING IN THE COURSE AND SCOPE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, FROM
ANY AND ALL SUITS, CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION FOR PROPERTY
LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH,
WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF FWISD EMPLOYEES,
OFFICERS, AGENTS OR SERVANTS; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT DOES NOT COVER OR INCLUDE:
(1) Any liability or obligation to third parties based on any contract to which
the FWISD is not a party; or
(2) Any tort claim or liability arising out of the sole negligence of CITY; its
officers, employees, agents or servants; or
(3) Any tort claim or liability for which the FWISD would not be liable if the
same were asserted directly against the FWISD; or
(4) Any tort claim or liability arising out of the gross negligence, malicious
intent, bad faith, or other intentional, deliberate, willful or malicious act of
CITY, its officers, agents, employees or servants.
B. FWISD and CITY agree to notify the other promptly upon the receipt of any
claim or lawsuit brought in connection with any injury, death or damages on the
premises. FWISD and the CITY agree to make its officers, agents, and employees
available at all reasonable times for any statements and case preparation necessary for the
defense of any claims or litigation for which the CITY or FWISD may be responsible
hereunder.
C. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunity or
affirmative defense, which may be asserted by FWISD or the CITY as to any claim of
any third party.
D. Nothing herein shall be construed in any manner, to create a cause of action for
the benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement, or to create any rights for the
benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement not otherwise existing at law.
14. NONDISCRIMINATION. Neither the City and FWISD, nor any of its officers,
members, agents, employees, program participants, or subcontractors, while engaged in
performing this contract, shall in connection with the employment, advancement, or
discharge of employees, or in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their
employment, discriminate against persons because of their age, except on the basis of a
bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory requirement.
The CITY and FWISD agree that in the execution, performance or attempted
performance of this contract and agreement, they will not discriminate against any person
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or persons because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin or sexual orientation nor
will CITY or FWISD permit its agents, employees, subcontractors or program
participants to engage in such discrimination.
15. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this agreement are severable and if for
any reason a clause, sentence, paragraph or other part of this agreement shall be
determined to be invalid by a court or federal or state agency, board or commission
having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
16. WAIVER OF DEFAULT. No waiver by the parties hereto of any default or
breach or the failure to insist upon the performance of any term, condition, provisions or
covenant of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver or relinquishment to any
extent of any other breach of the same or any other term, condition, provision, or
covenant contained herein or the right of the parties to assert or rely upon any such term.
17. APPLICABLE LAW.
(a) This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
(b) Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out
of the execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance
of this contract and agreement, venue for said action shall he in Tarrant
County, Texas or the Federal Court of the Northern District.
18. SOLE AGREEMENT. This written instrument constitutes the entire
agreement by the parties hereto concerning the work and services to be performed and
any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written agreement, which purports to vary from the
terms hereof, shall be void.
19. AMENDMENT. No amendment, modification or alteration of the terms
hereof shall be binding unless the same is in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof
and duly executed by the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this a eement in
miAtiples in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this the day of
52005.
ATTEST: CITY OF FORT WORTH
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By:
City Secr ary R hard Zavala
Acting Assistant City Manager
:on act zation
APPROVED AS TO FORMLAuthor'
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AND LEGALITY:
David Yett, City Attorney tate
Assistant C'ty Attorney
ATTEST FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT
By. 2 7 a
Su rintendent ForrWorth
Y�enendool District
Attorney for Fort Worth
Independent School District
By:
Preside t
By: - , Board 01f Education
ATTEST:
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rretary, Bc4rd of Education
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ATTACHMENT 'N
FY2005-2006
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE COURT OPERATING COSTS
TO MAINTAIN CURRENT OPERATING LEVEL Z-D
FY2004-05 HOURLY FY ENHANCEMENTS FY2005-0
A.P CLASS I CONTRACT RATE HOURS REQUIREMENTS
1 AJ5 Judge $77,139.71 $39.89 2080 $82,971.20
1 B33 Sr.Human Service Specialist $43,415.42 $20.37 2080 $42,369.60
1 K10 Human Service Specialist $36,839.30 $17.03 2080 $35,422.40
1 P14 Sr.Customer Service Representative $31,777.41 $14.69 2080 $30,555.20
1 J32 Customer Service Representative II $23,146.24 $10.70 2080 $22,256.00
4 W07 Deputy City Marshal $158,519.30 $18.32 2080 $152,422.40
Staff Interpreter $0.00
Prosecutor $40,917.76 $24.59 2080 $51,147.20
TOTAL SALARY REQUIREMENT $411,755.14 $5,388.86 $417,144.00
FY2005-06 ENHANCEMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
Overtime 104 $104.00
Shift Differential 1025 $1,025.00
Longevity $3,382.50 3383 $0.50
Bilingual Pay $2,460.00 $2,460.00 $0.00
Incentive Pay $1,268.95 $30,303.95 $29,035.00
Medicare $5,970.45 $5,180.00 ($790.45)
Workers Compensation $5,549.00 $5,688.00 $139.00
Group Health Insurance $30,303.95 $37,081.00 $6,777-05
Retirement Contribution $44,986.27 $44,385.00 ($601.27)
BENEFITS REQUIREMENT $93,921.12 $129,609.95 $35,688.83 $129,609.95
Deputy City Marshal Overtime(2 A.P.) $70,755.36
Benefits $7,599.00
PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT
Prosecutor Time $ 13,071.00
FY2005-06
ACCT REQUIREMENTS ENHANCEMENTS
522120 Uniform Allowance: $325 annually*4 A.P. $1,300.00 1333 $33.00 3/25/200
522140 Vehicle Maintenance/Motor Fuel $2,200.00 2255 $55.00
531180 Training $776.00 795 $19.00
531200 Consultant&Professional Services- 39000 $39,000.00
531450 Information Technology Services $0.00
537060 EDS Administrative Charge $675.00 675 $0.00
537070 IT Solutions Charges $0.00
537080 Wireless/Radio Charges $983.00 1008 $25.00
539010 Dues and Memberships $271.00 277 $6.00
539120 Other Contractual-Contractual Intrepreter S $1,200.00 1230 $30.00
$7,405.00 $46,573 $39,168.00 $46,573
541360 Motor Vehicle-Replacement $ 22,900 $22,900.00 $22,900
FY2004-05 BASE BUDGET $604,507
ANNUAL COST-ENHANCEMENTS ONLY
TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS WIENHANCEMENTS&ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS $616,227
CPI 2.50%
Salincrease
Health Increase 15.00; ATTENDANCE COURT
Retirement 10.74%
FY2005-2006
sect object Iname 1 2 3 4
381010 511010 SALARIES OF REGULAR EMPLOYEES $417,144 $433,830 $451,183 $469,230
381010 511410 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $1,025 $1,051 $1,077 $1,104
381010 512410 LONGEVITY PAY $3,383 $3,468 $3,554 $3,643
381010 514530 BILINGUAL PAY $2,460 $2,522 $2,585 $2,649
381010 515210 INCENTIVE PAY $30,303.95 $31,062 $31,838 $32,634
381010 518010 MEDICARE $5,180 $5,387 $5,603 $5,827
381010 518060 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE $37,081 $42,643 $49,040 $56,396
381010 518070 CONTRIB TO EMPLOYEE RETIRE $44,385 $47,349 $49,232 $51,190
381010 511210 OVERTIME $104 $108 $112 $1171
381010 518040 WORKER'S COMPENSATION $5,688 $5,830 $5,976 $6,125
381010 519990 SALARY SAVINGS BUDGETED $0 $0 $0
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381010 CHAR01 Character 01 $546,754 $573,249 $600,199 $628,914
381010 522120 UNIFORMS&SPECIAL CLOTHING $1,333 $1,366 $1,400 $1,4351
381010 522140 MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL $2,255 $2,311 $2,369 $2,428
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381010 CHAR02 Character 02 $3,588 $3,677 $3,769 $3,863
381010 531180 WORKSHOPS/RETREATS $795 $815 $836 $857
38010 531200 CONSULTANTS&PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: $39,000
381010 531450 INFORMATON TECHNOLOGY SERV $0 $0 $0
381010 537060 EDS ADM.CHARGE $675 $692 $709 $727
381010 537070 IT SOLUTIONS CHARGES $0 $0 $0
381010 537080 WIRELESS/RADIO CHARGES $1,008 $1,033 $1,059 $1,085
381010 539010 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS $278 $285 $292 $299
539120 OTHER CONTRACTUAL $1,230 $1,261 $1,292 $1,325
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381010 CHAR03 Character 03 $42,986 $4,086 $4,188 $4,292
381010 541360 MOTOR VEHICLES $22,900
Character 04 $22,900 ------------- ............. -------------
TOTAL $616,227 $581,012 $608,156 $637,070
ANNUAL INCREASE: $11,720 -$35,216 $27,144 $28,914
PERCENT INCREASE: 1.939% -5.715% 4.672% 4.754%
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/16/2005 - Ordinance No. 16546-08-2005
DATE: Tuesday, August 16, 2005
LOG NAME: 38FWISD REFERENCE NO.: **C-20905
SUBJECT:
Authorize Renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District
(FWISD) for Funding of the Municipal Court School Attendance Court to Adjudicate FWISD Truancy
Cases and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth
Independent School District (FWISD) for the City to provide a School Attendance Court to adjudicate
FWISD truancy cases.
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept reimbursement from the Fort Worth Independent School District in
the amount of $616,227.00 for all personnel and other costs associated with operation of the above-
mentioned School Attendance Court in FY2005-2006; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
amount of$616,227.00 in the General Fund FY2005-2006 Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The Comprehensive Truancy Intervention Program (CTIP) is a joint effort of the Fort Worth Independent
School District, the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office and the Fort Worth Police
Department. Program objectives are designed to aggressively address the truancy problem and include
various efforts by FWISD to encourage school attendance. Students who are truant are subject to the filing
of a Class C Misdemeanor offense against them and their parents.
The FWISD requested that the City provide an Attendance Court dedicated to hear truancy cases
only. Effective with the creation of the School Attendance Court on February 20, 2001 (M&C C-18472), all
FWISD truancy cases have been processed in this dedicated Municipal Court.
FWISD agrees to reimburse the City for all personnel and other operational costs associated with
implementation and operation of the Attendance Court. The Attendance Court site is provided by the
FWISD at no cost to the City. The estimated operating cost for the Attendance Court for Fiscal Year 2005-
2006 is approximately $616,227.00.
The Interlocal Agreement provides that:
a) The Attendance Court established under the Fort Worth Municipal Court will have primary jurisdiction
over all FWISD truancy cases;
b) FWISD will fund all costs associated with the operation of the School Attendance Court to include staff
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salaries and other operational costs;
c) Any fines collected from truancy violations will be allocated between the FWISD and the City in
accordance with state law;
d) FWISD will provide, at the sole cost and expense to FWISD, courtroom space and facilities on FWISD
owned property within the City of Fort Worth, which conforms to accepted courtroom standards to conduct
School Attendance Court and shall provide court personnel access to said courtroom, assigned
administrative offices and selected spaces-within the Attendance Court Building; and
e) The term of this agreement is for a period beginning on October 1, 2005 and ending September 30,
2006.
The Interlocal Agreement was approved by the FWISD School Board on May 10, 2005 .
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the FY2005-2006 operating budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund. The Municipal Court will be responsible for the collection of all funds
due to the City.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 431120 0381000 $616.227.00
GG01 (5 VARIOUS) 0381000 $616.227.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Richard Zavala (6183)
Originating Department Head: Elsa Paniagua (6711)
Additional Information Contact: Elsa Paniagua (6711)
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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $616,227 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE RENEWAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (FWISD) TO PROVIDE
AN ATTENDANCE COURT TO ADJUDICATE FWISD TRUANCY CASES; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2005-2006, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$616,227 from available funds for the purpose of funding the renewal of an interlocal agreement with the
FWISD to provide an Attendance Court to adjudicate FWISD truancy cases.
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 incorporated into the ordinance of the municipal government of the City of Fort
Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2005, and ending September 30, 2006, 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.-
Assistant
EGALITY:Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: