HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5106-06-2019 A Resolution
NO. 5106-06-2019
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF, IF AWARDED, THE
INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN GRANT PROGRAM, FY 2020 FROM THE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION;
AND MAKING ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF
THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS,the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office (CJD) funds law
enforcement grant projects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, July 1, 2019 is the deadline to submit an application for the CJD Fiscal Year 2020
Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from the CJD for the Fort Worth Police Department in
accordance with the permitted uses of the funds under the respective grant; and
WHEREAS,the CJD grant requirements include authorization of application by the governing
body of the applicant and passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain assurances; and
WHEREAS, further council action will be required for the appropriation of funds for these
grants at a later date.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council authorizes applications for, and acceptance of, if awarded, the following grant
from the Office of Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division: Internet Crimes
Against Children Grant Program, FY 2020;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to
apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate each listed grant on behalf of the City;
3. If matching funds are required,the City assures that all matching funds will be provided; and
4. In the event of loss or misuse of the CJD grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be
returned to the CJD in full.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of June, 2019. OF??-
ATTEST:
By:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/25/2019 - Resolution No. 5106-06-2019
DATE: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 REFERENCE NO.: ""G-19570
LOG NAME: 35FY20 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant
Program, FY 2020 from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division in an
amount not to exceed $175,000, Authorize Execution of Grant Agreement with the Office of the Governor,
and Adopt Resolution (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS).
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant
Program, FY 2020 from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, in an
amount up to $175,000; and
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public
Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program; and
3. Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $175,000 and to make
assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
DISCUSSION:
The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant Program is for projects that develop an effective
response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children that
encompass forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, and
community education. State funds are authorized under the Texas General Appropriations Act, Article I,
Rider 19 for Trusted Programs within the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice
Division for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant Program FY 2020.
The Fort Worth Police Department, Crimes Against Children Unit will apply for program funding in an
amount not to exceed $175,000 in eligible grant expenses including but not limited to personnel, software,
supplies, wireless hot-spot units and training.
Matching funds are not required under this Program. The funding type is reimbursable.
Indirect cost is an eligible expense.
A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because: This contract will be with a governmental entity,
state agency or public institution of higher education: Office of the Governor- State Agency
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and award of the
grant, funds in the Grants Operating Fund are subject to future Council appropriation. The Police
Department is responsible for requesting all funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being made, the
Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement
grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Ed Kraus (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Ed Kraus (4231)
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