HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23487-12-2018Ordinance No. 23487-12-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,982.75, FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME COSTS; 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 $123,982.75, from available funds, for the reimbursement of overtime
costs.
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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Matthew Murray
Assistant City Attorney
Adopted & Effective: December 4. 2018
CITY SECRETARY
P ary J. Kays®r
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE:
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DATE: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28944
LOG NAME: 35FY19DEAMULTI-AGENCYTF
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration to Participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force,
Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in an Amount of $123,982.75 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi -
Agency Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in an amount of $123,982.75; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in an amount of $123,982.75, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force (Task Force) since its creation in 1985. Officers assigned to
the Task Force perform activities designed to disrupt illicit drug trafficking in the Tarrant County area. The
duties of the Task Force include gathering and reporting intelligence data related to trafficking narcotics
and dangerous drugs, conducting undercover operations and engaging in other traditional methods of
investigations.
Currently there are five officers assigned to the Task Force. Each officer must be detailed to the Task
Force for a period of not less than two years. Pursuant to the Agreement, the DEA will reimburse the City
of Fort Worth up to $18,343.75 per officer for the officers' overtime expenses. Additionally, the Agreement
reimburses the City of Fort Worth in an amount not to exceed $32,264.00 for a portion of one clerical
employee's salary for performing administrative tasks related to the Task Force.
Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide
matching funds.
This task force 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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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the
Agreement, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grants
Operating Other Fund. The Police Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due
to the City. This is a reimbursement agreement. The Police Department is responsible for requesting all
reimbursements.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
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Jay Chapa (5804)
Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140)
Blessed Tsada (4217)
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