HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23326-08-2018 Ordinance No. 23326-08-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,906,202.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING FORT
WORTH PUBLIC SAFETY AND DISASTER SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS; 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 Grants
Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$2,906,202.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
funding Fort worth public safety and disaster support organizations.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion orjudgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 22927-09-2017 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS T O FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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Lonn Guzman Mary I Kayser
Senior Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 21, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve_d on 8/21/2018 -Ordinance.No. 23326--08-2018 &fte$pj1 tion.:.
No. 4969-08-2018
DATE: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19347
LOG NAME: 362018HSGP.V1
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application For and, If Awarded, Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2018 Homeland Security Grant
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Up to the Amount of$2,906,202.00, Approve Execution of
All Applicable Grant Contracts, Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Fiscal Year 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program
Application and, if awarded, accept an award for an amount up to $2,906,202 in Fiscal Year 2018
Homeland Security Grant Program Funds (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.067)from the
State of Texas, Office of the Governor, for the following projects:
1. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981304 - Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources Project
Enhancement in the amount of$219,000;
2. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981404 - JEOC Sustainment Project in the amount of
$247,000;
3. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981504 - Fire Enhancement Project in the amount of
$465,000;
4. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981804 - Planning Project in the amount of
$782,342;
5. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2982004 - Management and Administration in the
amount of
$145,310;
6. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 3419802 - Interdiction and Disruption Project in the
amount of
$726,550;
7. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 3687301 - Communications Enhancement Project in the
amount of
$221,000;
8. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 3698701 -Cybersecurity Project in the amount of
$100,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable grant contracts;
3. Adopt attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $2,906,202 and to make
assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division;
and
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4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund up to the amount of$2,906,202, subject to receipt of the award.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, awards grants to jurisdictions across the state to enhance local capabilities to prevent, respond
to and recover from acts of terrorism and natural disasters. The Homeland Security Grant Program
(HSGP) encourages jurisdictions to strengthen local and regional preparedness efforts and to seek
benefits available through cooperative action.
Funding awarded as part of the 2018 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and HSGP will be used by Fort
Worth public safety and disaster support organizations to maintain and improve the community's capacity
to prepare for, prevent and respond to terrorism incidents and other natural disasters. Fort Worth has
been offered the opportunity to participate in the HSGP State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and
UASI program each year since 2005, receiving over$47,000,000.00 in grant funds to supplement local
and regional preparedness efforts. The Office of Emergency Management coordinates with City
departments in the development and implementation of grant funded projects in the areas of threat
assessment, risk reduction, capability sustainment, plan development, public education and training.
Indirect costs are allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. 200.414 and have been
requested.
The grant has no local match requirement.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Office of the Governor (State of Texas).
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt 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. Funds will be reimbursed by grantor after
expenditures are made. Specific account, project and activity identifiers will be created upon receipt of
grant funds.
The Fire Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to
expenditures being made, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Kenneth Stevens (6849)
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Additional Information Contact: Maribel Martinez (6173)
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