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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,025.00,
UPON EXECUTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECEIVING REIMBURSABLE COST FOR VEHICLE FUEL
($2,025.00) AND OVERTIME FUNDS ($15,000.00) FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S FUGITIVE UNIT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UNITED STATES
MARSHAL SERVICE NORTH TEXAS FUGITIVE 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 2011-2012 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$17,025.00, upon execution of the Memorandum of Understanding, for the purpose
of receiving reimbursable cost for vehicle fuel ($2,025.00) and overtime funds ($15,000.00) for the Police
Department's Fugitive Unit to participate in the United States Marshal North Texas Fugitive 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 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.19911-09-2011 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 VED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/17/2012 Ordinance No. 20172'.-04-2012
DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: **C-25560
LOG NAME: 35FY12USMSMOU
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Marshals Service for the
Purpose of Receiving Reimbursable Costs in the Amount of$2,025.00 for Vehicle Fuel and in the Amount
of$15,000.00 in Overtime Funds for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit to Participate in the United
States Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Marshals Service
for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds in the amount of$2,025.00 for vehicle fuel and funds in
the amount of$15,000.00 in overtime costs for the Fugitive Unit's participation in the United States
Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$17,025.00, upon execution of the Memorandum of Understanding.
DISCUSSION:
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into with the United States Marshals Service
(USMS), pursuant to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 (Public L. 106-544, §6, December 19,
2000, 114 Stat. 2718, 28 U.S.C. §566 note). The Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 provides that,
"the Attorney General shall, upon consultation with appropriate Department of Justice and Department of
the Treasury law enforcement components, establish permanent Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces
consisting of Federal, State and local law enforcement authorities in designated regions of the United
States, to be directed and coordinated by the United States Marshals Service, for the purpose of locating
and apprehending fugitives."
The City of Fort Worth Police Department receives asset forfeiture funds from the USMS for the Fugitive
Unit's participation in the North Texas Fugitive Task Force. Under the MOU, $2,025.00 in vehicle fuel
reimbursement and $15,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred in connection with the Fugitive Unit's
participation in the task force will be reimbursed. The USMS will reimburse the City after funds have been
expended. Associated fringe benefits on the overtime expenses will not be reimbursed.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the Memorandum of Understanding and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,
funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 488919 035489565000 $17,025.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035489565010 $17,025.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Christy Rodriguez (4244)
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