HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19720-06-2011Ordinance No. 19720-06-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
PARTICIPATION IN AN ONGOING JOINT OPERATIONS/TASK FORCE AGAINST
CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS; 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 $225,000.00 subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Department
of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, for the purpose of funding participation in an
ongoing joint operations/task force against criminal organizations..
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 7, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/7/2011 -Ordinance No. 19720-06-2011
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DATE: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24932
LOG NAME: 351CE2011
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement for Participation in an Ongoing Operation/Task Force Against
Criminal Organizations, Accept an Amount Up to $225,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement for participation in an ongoing joint
operation/task force against criminal organizations and accept an amount up to $225,000.00; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $225,000.00 ($45,000.00 per year for five years).
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has participated in an ongoing joint operation/task force with the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since April 2006. The
purpose of the operation/task force is to collaborate on investigations of criminal organizations in a joint
fashion. The Fort Worth Police Department has assigned three officers to joint investigations and joint
operations on an as-needed basis. The City of Fort Worth has been and will continue to be reimbursed for
associated overtime earned by and fringe expenses incurred by officer(s) assigned as members of the
designated joint operations. The maximum annual reimbursement entitlement for overtime worked on
behalf of the joint investigations is set at $15,000.00 per officer, per year.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Police Department will be responsible for requesting
reimbursements.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
3 GR76 451938 035446527010 $45,000.00
GR76 5 VARIOUS) 035446527010 X45 000.00
3) GR76 451938 035446527020 $45000.00
3) GR76 5(VARIOUS~ 035446527020 $45,000.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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3) GR76 451938 035446527030
3) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035446527030
3) GR76 451938 035446527040
3) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035446527040
3) GR76 451938 035446527050
3) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035446527050
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$45.000.00
$45,000.00
$45,000.00
$45.000.00
$45,000.00
$45,000.00
Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4212)
Monique Moore (4221)
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