HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17414-02-2007Ordinance No. 17414-02-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN'S
GRANT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, TO ENCOURAGE ARREST
POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTION ORDERS PROGRAM FOR
THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION, ARRESTING, AND PROSECUTING
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2006-
2007 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $750,000, subject to receipt of the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women's Grant to Encourage Arrest Policies and
Enforcement of Protection Orders Program.
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. 17142 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ssistant City Attornl y
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 20, 2007
City of Fort VI/orfh, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/20/2007 -Ordinance No. 17414-07-2007
DATE: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
LOG NAME: 350VWFY2007 REFERENCE NO.: G-15616
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Application and Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence
Against Women, Grant to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program
in the City of Fort Worth, Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Safe Haven of Tarrant County
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, the FY 2007 Grant to Encourage Arrest
Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office
of Violence Against Women (OVW) in the amount of $750,000.00;
2. Approve an Agreement to have the City of Fort Worth serve as the cognizant fiscal agency on the grant
for SafeHaven of Tarrant County; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $750,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth, in a collaborative effort with the SafeHaven of Tarrant County, is requesting funds
to implement amulti-approach plan designed to provide additional personnel to hold offenders accountable
for their actions through investigation, arrest and prosecution of domestic violence offenders.
The City of Fort Worth will use OVW grant funding to hire three additional officers in the Police Department
Fugitive Unit. These officers will immediately follow-up and enforce Emergency Protect Orders
(EPOs). Grant funds of $414,960 are budgeted for three officers salaries, $109,964 for fringe benefits and
$57,500 for necessary overtime during the 24 month grant period. Also $1,960 is budgeted for additional
computer equipment to be utilized by these grant funded officers and $10,536 in travel for OVW grant
required training.
In 2006, 1,245 EPOs were issued. Under this funding, officers will visit the victim's residence to verify that
the offender has not returned, and if so, make an immediate arrest. In addition, these officers will serve
arrest warrants for penal violations as a result of domestic violence.
Under the OVW grant funding, Safe Haven of Tarrant County will hire a bilingual attorney with immigration
experience to deal with an increasing number of Spanish speaking clients and many with immigration
issues. A total of $155,080 will be available to SafeHaven of Tarrant County for the bilingual attorney's
salary and additional operating expenses during the 24 month grant period.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance 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 Grant Fund.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451891 035423166000 $750.000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423166010 $750.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head: Ralph Mendoza (4211)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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