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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,760.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
WEED AND SEED PROGRAM GRANT BY THE SAFE CITY COMMISSION, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING OVERTIME ENFORCEMENT BY FORT WORTH POLICE
OFFICERS IN THE NORTHSIDE OF FORT WORTH; 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 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $31,760.00, subject to receipt of a Weed and Seed Program grant from the
Safe City Commission, for the purpose of funding overtime enforcement by Fort Worth Police Officers in the
Northside of Fort Worth.
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 No.19355 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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ssistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 19, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/19/2011 -Ordinance No. 19662-04-2011
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DATE: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24874
LOG NAME: 35WEED&SEED
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with and Accept $31,760.00 from the Safe City Commission to
Provide Enforcement in the Northside of Fort Worth Pursuant to a Weed and Seed Grant and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Safe City Commission for the City to
provide enforcement in the Northside area of Fort Worth using Weed and Seed Grant funding;
2. Authorize the acceptance of $31,760.00 from the Safe City Commission to reimburse the City for law
enforcement provided; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $31,760.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Weed and Seed program is administered by the Community Capacity Development Office in the
Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice. This funding assists local governments,
neighborhoods and community-based organizations in developing Weed and Seed strategies. This
initiative aims to prevent, control and reduce violent crime, drug abuse and gang activity. Its operative
strategy incorporates acommunity-based, comprehensive multi-agency approach to law enforcement,
crime prevention and neighborhood restoration.
The Safe City Commission (SCC) provides crime prevention education and community advocacy for crime
prevention programs to reduce and prevent gang and youth violence in Fort Worth. SCC was awarded a
Weed and Seed Grant by the Department of Justice, which included funding for enforcement in the
Northside of Fort Worth. Funding will be used for overtime enforcement by Fort Worth Police officers in the
target area.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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 Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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3~GR76 488987 035482522000
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035482522010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for Cit~Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$31,760.00
$31, 760.00
Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey Halstead (4210)
Monique Moore (4221)
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