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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 -
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Applroxed on j2/4l2078.-:Ord.ineo
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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
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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.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Jay Chapa (5804)
Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231)
Blessed Tsada (4217)
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