HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20048-01-2012Ordinance No. 20048 -01 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,067,804.91,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
STATE OF TEXAS, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S CAPACITY TO PREPARE FOR,
PREVENT AND RESPOND TO TERRORISM INCIDENTS; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILTTY 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:
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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 Grant
Fund in the amount of $5,067,804.91, subject to receipt of Homeland Security Grant Funds from the State
of Texas, Division of Emergency Management, for the purpose of increasing the community's capacity to
prepare for, prevent and respond to terrorism incidents.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 10, 2012
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1110/20/2 » Ordinance No. 20048 -01 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: C -25401
LOG NAME: 362011 HSGP
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Funds from the State of
Texas, Division of Emergency Management in an Amount Up to $5,067,804.91, Approve the Execution of
All Applicable Grant Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, Application for and Acceptance of, if
awarded, in a amount up to $5,067,804.91 in Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Funds from the
State of Texas, Division of Emergency Management, consisting of:
• Urban Area Security Initiative grant, CFDA No. 97.067: $2,874,796.56;
• Urban Area Security Initiative LEAP grant, CFDA No. 97.067: $1,855,400.00;
• Metropolitan Medical Response System grant, CFDA No. 97.067: $267,608.35;
• State Homeland Security Program LETPA grant, CFDA No. 97.067: $70,000.00
Combined total award: $5,067,804.91;
2. Authorize execution of all applicable grant contracts; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $5,067,804.91, subject to receipt of the award.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the State of Texas, Division of
Emergency Management, awards grant funds to jurisdictions in Texas on the basis of risk, demographics
and other related needs to enhance a community's capability to prevent, respond to and recover from acts
of terrorism and natural disasters. This grant program encourages jurisdictions to strengthen local and
regional preparedness efforts and to seek benefits available through cooperative action.
The City of Fort Worth (City) participates with other jurisdictions in the North Central Texas Council of
Governments to develop and implement capabilities and processes to increase regional and individual
community readiness in alignment with federal and state homeland security strategies.
The Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) marks the sixth year the City has been
awarded funds under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant. Under the Fiscal Year 2011 UASI
grant program, Fort Worth, as part of the Dallas -Fort Worth - Arlington urban area, was awarded
$4,730,196.56 by the DHS. Funding under the program will be used by the Fire Department, Police
Department and other City departments to increase the community's capacity to prepare for, prevent and
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respond to terrorism incidents. The UASI grant is split into a UASI ($2,874,796.56) grant and a UASI
LEAP ($1,855,400.00) grant to ensure we dedicate 25 percent to law enforcement related activities as
required by the grant terms and conditions.
In addition, the City is one of 124 recipients nationwide to receive funding under the Metropolitan Medical
Response System (MMRS) grant, the third sub - program listed above. The MMRS grant will be used to
support planning and equipment to improve coordination and response to mass casualty incidents.
The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) supports the implementation of State Homeland Security
Strategies to address identified planning, organization, equipment, training and exercise needs to prevent,
protect against, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. The funds
awarded under the SHSP grant will be used to support technical and tactical training for regional explosive
ordinance disposal teams.
The Office of Emergency Management coordinates with various City departments in the development and
implementation of projects in the areas of threat and vulnerability assessment, risk reduction, plan
development, capability enhancement, public education and readiness, training and exercises in support
of the overall preparedness efforts of our community. The performance period of the UASI grant is from
September 1, 2011 to February 28, 2014. The performance period of the MMRS and SHSP grant is from
September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2013.
This grant has no local match requirement.
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 F u nd/Accou nt/C enters
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
GR76
451217 036442580000
$2,874,796.56
GR76
451217 036442581000
$1,855,400.00
GR76
451217 036442582000
$267.608.35
GR76
451217 036442583000
$70,000.00
GR76
(5 VARIOUS) 036442580XXX
$2,874,796.56
GR76
(5 VARIOUS) 036442581XXX
$1,855,400.00
GR76
(5 VARIOUS) 036442582XXX
$267,608.35
GR76
(5 VARIOUS) 036442583XXX
$70,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6805)
Pat Vasquez (6525)
Additional Information Contact: Juan Ortiz (6173)
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