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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,011.25, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE
NARCOTICS AND DANGEROUS DRUGS ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UNDER THE
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION DALLAS AGENCY TASK FORCE;
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 $134,011.25, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Department
of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to continue operation of the narcotics and dangerous drugs
enforcement program under the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas Agency Task Force.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assis nt City Xttorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 23. 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/23/2011- 'Ordinance No. 19855- 08.201fi
DATE: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
LOG NAME: 35DEAMULTITF12
REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25115
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Drug Enforcement Administration Multi- Agency Task Force Agreement with the
United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Continue Operation of the Drug
Enforcement Administration Multi- Agency Task Force for Reimbursement of Costs Associated with
Participating for an Amount Not to Exceed $134,011.25 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to continue operation of the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Enforcement Program under the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas Agency Task Force;
2. Authorize the term of the Agreement to be October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012;
3. Authorize the Police Department to accept up to $134,011.25 for reimbursement of overtime worked by
the assigned officers and support provided by a clerical employee; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $134,011.25.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Dallas /Fort Worth Airport Task Force since the creation of those task forces in 1985. The Fort Worth
Multi- Agency Task Force performs activities and duties to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Tarrant
County area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations, gathering and reporting
intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs and conducting undercover
operations and engaging in other traditional methods of investigation in order that the Task Force's
activities result in effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Texas. The
Police Department has five officers assigned to the unit and the DEA reimburses the Department for
overtime costs (including salary and benefits) of up to $17,202.25 per officer, per year. In addition, the
City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed for salary and fringe benefits for one clerical support in the amount
not to exceed $48,000.00. During the period of assignment of Fort Worth police officers to the DEA Multi -
Agency Task Force, the City of Fort Worth will remain responsible for establishing the salaries and
benefits, including overtime, of the officers assigned to the Task Force.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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 current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Police Department is
responsible for requesting reimbursements and for the collection of revenues under this agreement.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers FROM Fund /Account/Centers
4) GR76 451891 035423550000 $134,011.25
4) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423550010 $134,011.25
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b3L
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Gerald L. Chandler (4219)
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