HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17446-03-2007Ordinance No. 17446-03-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,826.10,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENTS PARTICIPATION IN THE BORDER SECURITY
ENHANCEMENT OPERATION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; 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 $105,826.10, subject to receipt of grant funds
from Texas Department of Public Safety, for the purpose of funding the Police Department's
participation in the Border Security Enhancement Operation Project.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APP OVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 20 2007
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/20/2007 -Ordinance No. 17446-03-2007
DATE: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
LOG NAME: 35BSE02007 REFERENCE NO.: **G-15639
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Public Safety to Participate in
the Border Security Enhancement Operation Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds from the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS)
a combination of Federal and State grant funds, in an amount not to exceed $105,826.10 for reimbursement
of overtime, travel and necessary lease equipment;
2. Authorize the Police Department to participate in this Interlocal Cooperative Grant with the TXDPS and
commit personnel and equipment resources per the agreement; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund By $105,826.10.
DISCUSSION:
The State of Texas, under TXDPS, is organizing and deploying selected local government and law
enforcement personnel to participate in a project to enhance border security along the Texas-Mexico border
by supplementing the border security efforts of Federal Agencies. The project is designated as the Border
Security Enhancement Operation (BSEO) Project. The Police Department will assist TXDPS in planning a
series of joint border security operations that will be conducted for limited periods of time in specific areas
along highway access routes to and from the border; all within the corporate limits of the City of Fort
Worth. The FW Police Department's role will be to conduct additional patrol and enforce state and local
laws on these highways and to coordinate with federal agencies by notifying them of possible federal
violations, if any are observed. The Police Department will be reimbursed for operational expenses for the
overtime of one Police OfFcer and Supervisor, vehicle mileage, meals, and any necessary equipment
leases related to the project.
The project term is January 22, 2007 through July 31, 2007.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in
the Grant Fund.
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR 76 488275 035441165000 $105,826.10
GR 76 5 VARIOUS 035441165010 $105,826.10
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6140)
Originating Department Head: Ralph Mendoza (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Kara Shuror (4221)
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