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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23489-12-2018Ordinance No. 23489-12-2018 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,343.75, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANT REIMBURSEMENT; 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 Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of $18,343.75, from available funds, for the purpose of grant reimbursement. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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. APPROVE AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Thomas Royce Hansen Assistant City Attorney Adopted & Effective: December 4, 2018 CITY SECRETARY - IVlar J. K y City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Applroxed on j2/4l2078.-:Ord.ineo ...M . ......... ..-v . DATE: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28946 LOG NAME: 35FY2019DEATACDIV SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, to Participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Group Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in an Amount of $18,343.75, Authorize Execution of Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Group Task Force; 2. Authorize the execution of an Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement governing the Task Force's equitable sharing requests and participation in the United States Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program; 3. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in an amount of $18,343.75; and 4. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an amount of $18,343.75 upon execution of the Agreement. DISCUSSION: The Fort Worth Police Department has had an ongoing working relationship with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the past several years and is looking to be part of the DEA Tactical Diversion Group Task Force (Task Force). The Fort Worth Police officer assigned to this Task Force will perform activities and duties such as investigating individuals and/or organizations involved in diversionary schemes, investigating and reporting intelligence data relating to trafficking of controlled pharmaceuticals, conducting undercover operations, and engaging in other traditional methods of investigations. There will be one officer assigned to the Task Force. Pursuant to the agreement, the DEA will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the officer's overtime expenses. Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. No matching funds are required. This Grant serves all Council Districts. This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Drug Enforcement Administration Logname: 35FY2019DEATACDIV Page 1 of 2 The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation, receipt of funding, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Other Fund. This is a reimbursement grant. The Police Department is responsible for requesting all reimbursement. FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDS): TO Fundi Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # mount ID I ID Year Chartfield 2 Department Accoun Project Program ctivity Budget I Reference # mo ID i I ID I I Year I (Chartfield 2) CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: Jay Chapa (5804) Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231) Blessed Tsada (4217) Logname: 35FY2019DEATACDIV Page 2 of 2