HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23732-08-2019 Ordinance No. 23732-08-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$36,687.50, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING TEXOMA HIGH INTENSITY DRUG
TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) WESTERN DRUG SQUAD SURGE PROGRAM TASK
FORCE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH;AND PROVIDINGAN 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 Other Fund in the amount of$36,687.50,from available funds,to provide funding for the Texoma
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas(HIDTA)Western Drug Squad Surge Program 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 competent jurisdiction,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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 TO FORM A 'D LEGALITY: CITYSECRETARY
Assistant City Attorney Mary J.Kay
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 6, 2019
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/06/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0032
LOG NAME: 35FY2019-20 HIDTA SURGE
SUBJECT
Ratify Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration,for Reimbursement of Overtime
Costs in an Amount Up to$36,687.50 for Participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 SURGE
Program Task Force for Fiscal Years 2019&2020,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Ratify the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration,for reimbursement of
overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 SURGE Program for Fiscal
Years 2019&2020;
2.Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to$36,687.50 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for one officer assigned to the Texoma High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 SURGE Program Task Force for two years;and
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an
amount of$36,687.50, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1999,the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)to address the problem of drug trafficking in North Texas through various task forces.The Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
(HIDTA)Western Drug Squad/Group 2 SURGE Program Task Force seeks to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the City of Fort Worth by immobilizing
targeted violators and trafficking organizations,gathering and reporting intelligence data relating to trafficking of narcotics and other dangerous
drugs,and by conducting undercover operations where appropriate.
The task force will also engage in other traditional methods of investigations in order that the task force's activities will result in effective
prosecution in both State and federal courts.
The Fort Worth Police Department currently will assign one officer to the HIDTA Western Drug Squad SURGE Program Task Force.The City of
Fort Worth will be reimbursed by the DEA for overtime expenses related to the department's participation in the task force in an amount not to
exceed$36,687.50. Benefits such as retirement,FICA and other expenses are not reimbursable. No matching funds are required.This is a
reimbursement agreement and indirect costs are prohibited.
This task force serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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:Drug Enforcement Administration
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,execution of the Agreement and the adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating Federal Fund.This is a
reimbursement grant.The Police Department is responsible for requesting all reimbursements.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Edwin Kraus 4131
Additional Information Contact: Kristina Ashton 4224