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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000.00, UPON THE
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN 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 2018-2019 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $14,000.00, upon the receipt of the grant, for Internet Crimes against
Children 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 competentjurisdiction, such decision, opinion orjudgment 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 23392-09-2018 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 Attor�f
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 5, 2019
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/5/2019 - Ordinance No. 23581-03-2019
DATE: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 REFERENCE NO.: **C-29049
LOG NAME: 35FY19 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dailas to Extend the Term
and Increase Funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of an
Amount Up to $14,000.00 from the Department of Justice through the City of Dallas, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 49286 with the City of Dallas
to extend the term and increase funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to $14,000.00 for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $14,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Dallas, on behalf of its Police Department, applied for and was awarded a grant to fund the
Crimes Against Children Task Force (Task Force) from the Department of Justice (DOJ) through the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) under the Federai Missing and Exploited
Children's Program. The Task Force targets internet crimes against children, including child solicitation
and child pornography.
The City of Fort Worth accepted the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant through M&C C-28204 on
May 2, 2017. The City of Dailas has renewed the grant for a new end date of September 30, 2019. Per
the Interlocal Agreement and amendment, the City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed for expenses in the
amount up to $14,000.00 for officer overtime, training, travel, and equipment used to combat internet-
based crimes against children. This is in addition to the $12,000.00 that was previously authorized by
M&C's C-28204 and C-28677, resulting in a total of $26,000.00.
Indirect costs are not allowed under this Agreement. The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: City
of Dailas.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the grant
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extension, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Police Department is
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. The City will be paid on a
reimbursement basis.
FUND IDENTIFIERS �FIDs�:
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CERTIFICATIONS:
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Oriqinating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
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Year (Chartfield 2l
Jay Chapa (5804)
Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231)
Keith Morris (4243)
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