HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23455-10-2018Ordinance No. 23455-10-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,000.00, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR USE IN DEVELOPING FORT WORTH FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S CAPABILITIES IN THE AREAS OF FIRE AND ARSON
INVESTIGATIONS; 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 Grants
Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $74,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for use in developing
Fort Worth Fire department's capabilities in the areas of fire and arson investigations.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Leann Guzman
Senior Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 30, 2018
CITY SECRETARY err'
Mary J. Kays
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1013012018 - Ordiriance No. 23455-10-2018
DATE: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19407
LOG NAME: 36FY2017 AFG FP&S GRANT PROGRAM
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Department of Homeland Security -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Under the Fiscal Year 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program - Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, in the Amount of Up to $70,477.00, Authorize Transfer in the
Amount of $3,523.00, as Required, for the City's Cost Match from the General Fund and Grants Operating
Other Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund, Authorize Transfer of Certain Funds and Eligible Grant
Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for and authorize acceptance of a Grant from the Department of Homeland
Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Fiscal Year 2017 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program - Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S), in the amount of up to
$70,477.00 to be used to further develop the Fort Worth Fire Department's capabilities in the areas
of fire and arson investigations;
2. Authorize transfer of funds in the amount of $3,523.00, as required, for the City's grant match from
the Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Budget for the Fort Worth Fire Department Arson and Bomb
Investigations Section from the General Fund and Grants Operating Other Fund to the Grants
Operating Federal Fund; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $74,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the
Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency provides Fire
Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The
FP&S grants are intended to support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from
fire and related hazards. The DHS recently notified the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) that its
application for financial assistance submitted under the Fiscal Year 2017 AFG Program - FP&S grant had
been approved in the amount of $70,477.00. As a condition of this award, the City is required to contribute
a 5% cost match in the amount of $3,523.00, for a total project cost of $74,000.00.
The FWFD Arson Investigation Unit is working toward the goal of aggressively investigating every fire that
occurs within the city of Fort Worth. The FP&S grant will be used to fund training and software/technology
improvements to allow personnel to more aggressively investigate fire incidents and to pursue the
successful prosecution of those committing these crimes. The estimated cost to accomplish this endeavor
is $74,000.00, which includes the following expenditures:
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f ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES (AMOUNT
Software and technology
improvements
1$51,320.00
1
Investigation training
$22,680.00
Total
1$74,000.00
Federal Share (FP&S Grant)
1$70,477.00
Recipient Share (FWFD)
( $3,523.00
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2017
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Additionally, approval will also authorize acceptance of this
award and transfer of the City's match in the amount of $3,523.00 from the General Fund Budget to the
Grants Operating Federal Fund. This amount was not included in FWFD's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
because the award was unplanned. Therefore, the department will use funds designated for investigations
and arson -related training and supplies, as well as any available Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Fund (LEOSE) allocations from the Grants Operating Other Fund, to meet the City's portion of
the match.
The Fire Department will be responsible for the oversight and management of this project. This Grant will
not result in any indirect cost revenue.
This project will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: U.S.
Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, award and receipt of
the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year
2019 Grants Operating Federal Fund for this grant. This is a reimbursement grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: James Davis (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher (6803)
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