HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19931-10-2011Ordinance No. 19931-10-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,342.20,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 PAUL COVERDELL
FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND TIMELINESS OF FORENSIC
SERVICES; 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 2011 -2012 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $121,342.20, subject to receipt of the Fiscal Year 2011 Paul Coverdell Forensic
Science Improvement Grant from the United States. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, for
the purpose of improving the quality and timeliness of forensic services.
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. 19911 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APP OVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assis t City Attorne
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 4, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/4/2011 •Ordinance No. 19931
DATE: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25204
LOG NAME: 35COVERDELLGRANTFY11
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application and Authorize Acceptance of the United States Department of Justice, National Institute
of Justice's Fiscal Year 2011 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the Amount of
$121,342.20, Authorize Execution of a Related Contract with National Institute of Justice and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for the Fiscal Year 2011 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant from
the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, in the amount of $121,342.20;
2. Authorize acceptance of the grant funds, if awarded, by execution of a contract with the National
Institute of Justice for that purpose; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $121,342.20 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice's Fiscal Year 2011 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program provides funding for state and local governments to
improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services and /or eliminate backlogs in the analysis of forensic
evidence including controlled substances, firearm and tool mark examinations, latent prints, toxicology and
trace evidence.
The City of Fort Worth is requesting funding under the Fiscal Year 2011 Paul Coverdell grant in the
amount of $121,342.20 for educational courses and registration fees and associated travel, equipment,
and consultant costs for the Fort Worth Police Department's Crime Lab. Registration and course fees,
along with the associated travel funds for the Crime Lab staff to attend various conferences, workshops,
and classes total $50,697.20. Requested funding for supplies and equipment under the grant totals
$16,695.00, and includes the purchase of Portable Alternate Light System Kits and a centrifuge.
Additionally, $53,950.00 is requested under the grant for consulting services to assist the Crime Lab in
updating the Laboratory Information Management System Module.
No matching funds are required under this grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
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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 451371 035453557000 $121,342.20
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035453557010 $121,342.20
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231)
Daniel Henderson (4211)
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