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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,921.12, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A LEEDS LCF COMPARISON
MICROSCOPE AND TWO NEW PRINTERS AND TWO NEW COMPUTERS FOR THE
LATENT PRINT UNIT; 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 $76,921.12, subject to receipt of a grant from the State of Texas Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the purpose of funding a Leeds LCF comparison microscope and
two new printers and two new computers for the latent print unit.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Ass; ant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 19, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/1912011; - Ordinance No'. 19778 & Resolution NO. 4002,:
DATE: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25024
LOG NAME: 35CJD2012COVERDELL
SUBJECT:
Ratify the Application for and Authorize the Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2012 Coverdell
Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant in the Amount of $76,921.12 from the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Adopt Related Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2012 Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant from
the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $76,921.12;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept, reject, alter or terminate, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2012
Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in connection with the acceptance of the grant, if
awarded;
4. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Police Department's application for and acceptance of
$76,921.12 in grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2012 Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant and
the making of assurances required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $76,921.12 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office funds grant projects throughout the
State under the Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program. The Police Department has
applied for $76,921.12 in funding under the Fiscal Year 2012 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
Grant to purchase a Leeds LCF comparison microscope and two new printers and two new computers for
the Latent Print Unit. The Leeds LFC microscope will enhance and increase the current capabilities for
bullet and cartridge case comparison examinations. The two new printers and two new computers will
enhance and improve the Latent Print Unit's digital imaging capabilities. One of the goals under this grant
program is to increase the amount of bullet and cartridge case comparison examinations. Another goal is
to increase the amount and enhance the quality of Latent Print digital images.
The grant requires that the City adopt a resolution which provides assurances that funds will be returned
to the Criminal Justice Division, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of CJD grant funds and which
designates the official authorized to accept, reject or alter the grant.
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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
GR76 451644 035202535000
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202535010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$76,921.12
$76,921.12
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Charles Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Monique Lee (4221)
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