HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19854-08-2011Ordinance No. 19854-08-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,338.82, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
A GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HIGH RISK INITIATIVE;
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 $125,338.82, subject to receipt of a grant from the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, for the purpose of funding the domestic violence high risk initiative.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 23, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/23/2011 Resolution No. 4020 -08 -2011 &Ordinance: No.
19854 -08 -2011
DATE: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
LOG NAME: 35CJDGRANTSFY12
REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25114
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of $80,000.00 in Grant Funds from the Fiscal Year 2012
Criminal Justice Division Grant, Authorize $45,338.82 in Matching Funds, Adopt Resolution in Order to
Make Assurances Required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for one Fiscal Year 2012 grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division, which would include funds in the amount of $80,000.00 to operate the Domestic Violence High
Risk Initiative;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept, reject, alter or terminate, if awarded, one Fiscal Year 2012 grant
and execute associated contracts;
3. Approve matching funds of $45,338.82 to be transferred from the State Awarded Assets Fund to the
Grants Fund;
4. Adopt the attached resolution ratifying the application for and acceptance of $80,000.00 in grant funds
from the Fiscal Year 2012 Criminal Justice Division Grant Funds 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 by $125,338.82 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office funds grant projects throughout the
state. The Police Department has written one grant application for the State Fiscal Year 2012 grant cycle.
The project is described below:
Domestic Violence High Risk Initiative - Total $125,338.82 (CJD $80,000.00; City Match $45,338.82) -
This grant budget includes two Victim Assistance Specialists. The two specialists will focus on providing
follow -up services to victims of domestic violence. The grant budget includes salary, fringe benefits,
training and supplies. This is a continuation application for the 13th year of funding.
Matching Funds in the amount of $45,338.82 will be included in the Fiscal Year 2012 City Manager's
Proposed Budget for the State Awarded Assets Fund.
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The associated contracts shall not be effective until October 1, 2011, and the City shall not be obligated to
make any payments under the contracts or be otherwise liable for any other obligations unless and until
the City Council approves the above recommended items as a part of the Fiscal Year 2012 adopted
budget and the budget becomes effective.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funding will be requested in the City Manager's
Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 proposed budget.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
4) GR76 451644 035202543000
3) GR76 472108 035202543000
4) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202543010
CERTIFICATIONS:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$80,000.00 3) R108 538070 0357000
$45,338.82
$125.338.82
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Charles Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Daniel Henderson (4211)
$45,338.82
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