HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23441-10-2018 Ordinance No. 23441-10-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $26,504.00, SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, FROM GRANT RECEIPTS, FOR OFFICER
SAFETY EQUIPMENT; 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 2018-2019 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the amount
of$26,504.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, from grant receipts,
for officer safety equipment.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 23392-09-2018 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
Thomas R. H sen Mary J. KaysEVJ
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 16. 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on '10116120'x$ Qrdinance-No. 23�4'l•1,4 Resolution
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DATE: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28894
LOG NAME: 35CJD19 STATEJAG
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019 State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD), State Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the Amount of
$26,504.00 Authorized Under the Department of Justice (DOJ), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, Adopt Resolution and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2019 Office of
the Governor(OOG), Criminal Justice Division (CJD), Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program authorized
under the Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the
amount of$26,504.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division for the Fiscal Year 2019 State Justice Assistance Grant;
3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of$26,504.00 and to make
assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$26,504.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office funds projects throughout the
State of Texas under the Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program. The Fort Worth Police Department submitted an application for the Fort Worth Police
Department Fugitive Unit in the amount of$26,504.00 for officer safety equipment. The overall goal of this
project is to provide added protection to officers making arrests of dangerous individuals with active arrest
warrants that may pose a threat to the officers and the community. The City of Fort Worth Police
Department is requesting funds to purchase (1) wireless pole camera, (2) ballistic shields, and (10)
primary body armor tactical/ballistic vests to help ensure the safety of the nine (9) officers and the one (1)
sergeant in the Fugitive Unit.
No matching funds are required. This grant is not eligible for indirect costs because no City salaries are
being requested.
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This grant serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
The CJD requires that the City adopt a resolution to provide assurances that funds will be returned to the
CJD, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of CJD grant funds. The City is also required to designate an
official authorized to accept, reject or alter the grant.
These are Federal funds being passed through the State.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
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. The Police Department is responsible for
the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. If awarded, the City will be paid on a reimbursement
basis.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originatina Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller (4441)
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