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1.RECIPIENT NAME AND ADDRESS(Including Zip Code) 4.AWARD NUMBER: 2019-DN-BX-0012
City of Fort Worth
505 West Felix Street 5.PROJECT PERIOD:FROM 01/01/2020 TO 12/31/2021
Fort Worth,TX 76115-3405
BUDGET PERIOD:FROM 01/01/2020 TO 12/31/2021
6.AWARD DATE 09/12/2019 7.ACTION
2a.GRANTEE IRS/VENDOR NO. 8.SUPPLEMENT NUMBER Initial
756000528 00
2b.GRANTEE DUNS NO.
073170458 9.PREVIOUS AWARD AMOUNT $0
3.PROJECT TITLE 10.AMOUNT OF THIS AWARD $316,909
FY 2019 DNA CEBR Grant-Fort Worth Police Department Crime
Laboratory Operations and Timeliness Improvements Project 11.TOTAL AWARD $316,909
12.SPECIAL CONDITIONS
THE ABOVE GRANT PROJECT IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS AS ARE SET FORTH
ON THE ATTACHED PAGE(S).
13.STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR GRANT
This project is supported under FY 19(NU-S&LLEA DNA/Other Forensics)Pub.L.No.116-6,133 Stat.13,113;Pub.L.No.114-324,section 3(a);28 USC
530C
14.CATALOG OF DOMESTIC FEDERAL ASSISTANCE(CFDA Number)
16.741-DNA Backlog Reduction Program
15.METHOD OF PAYMENT
GPRS
AGENCY APPROVAL GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE
16.TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL 18.TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GRANTEE OFFICIAL
Katharine T.Sullivan Jesus Chapa
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Assistant City Manager
17.SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL 19.SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT OFFICIAL 19A.DATE
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1. Requirements of the award;remedies for non-compliance or for materially false statements
The conditions of this award are material requirements of the award. Compliance with any assurances or certifications
submitted by or on behalf of the recipient that relate to conduct during the period of performance also is a material
requirement of this award. By signing and accepting this award on behalf of the recipient,the authorized recipient
official accepts all material requirements of the award,and specifically adopts all such assurances or certifications as if
personally executed by the authorized recipient official.
Failure to comply with any one or more of these award requirements--whether a condition set out in full below,a
condition incorporated by reference below,or an assurance or certification related to conduct during the award period-
-may result in the Office of Justice Programs("OJP")taking appropriate action with respect to the recipient and the
award. Among other things,the OJP may withhold award funds,disallow costs,or suspend or terminate the award.
The U.S.Department of Justice("DOJ"),including OJP,also may take other legal action as appropriate.
Any materially false,fictitious,or fraudulent statement to the federal government related to this award(or concealment
or omission of a material fact)may be the subject of criminal prosecution(including under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or 1621,
and/or 34 U.S.C. 10271-10273),and also may lead to imposition of civil penalties and administrative remedies for false
claims or otherwise(including under 31 U.S.C.3729-3730 and 3801-3812).
Should any provision of a requirement of this award be held to be invalid or unenforceable by its terms,that provision
shall first be applied with a limited construction so as to give it the maximum effect permitted by law. Should it be
held,instead,that the provision is utterly invalid or-unenforceable,such provision shall be deemed severable from this
award.
2. Applicability of Part 200 Uniform Requirements
The Uniform Administrative Requirements,Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements in 2 C.F.R.Part 200,as adopted
and supplemented by DOJ in 2 C.F.R.Part 2800(together,the"Part 200 Uniform Requirements")apply to this FY
2019 award from OJP.
The Part 200 Uniform Requirements were first adopted by DOJ on December 26,2014. If this FY 2019 award
supplements funds previously awarded by OJP under the same award number(e.g.,funds awarded during or before
December 2014),the Part 200 Uniform Requirements apply with respect to all funds under that award number
(regardless of the award date,and regardless of whether derived from the initial award or a supplemental award)that
are obligated on or after the acceptance date of this FY 2019 award.
For more information and resources on the Part 200 Uniform Requirements as they relate to OJP awards and subawards
("subgrants"),see the OJP website at https:Hojp.gov/funding/Part200UniformRequirements.htm.
Record retention and access: Records pertinent to the award that the recipient(and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at
any tier)must retain--typically for a period of 3 years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report(SF
425),unless a different retention period applies--and to which the recipient(and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at
any tier)must provide access,include performance measurement information,in addition to the financial records,
supporting documents,statistical records,and other pertinent records indicated at 2 C.F.R.200.333.
In the event that an award-related question arises from documents or other materials prepared or distributed by OJP
that may appear to conflict with,or differ in some way from,the provisions of the Part 200 Uniform Requirements,the
recipient is to contact OJP promptly for clarification.
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3. Compliance with DOJ Grants Financial Guide
References to the DOJ Grants Financial Guide are to the DOJ Grants Financial Guide as posted on the OJP website
(currently,the"DOJ Grants Financial Guide"available at https://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/index.htm),including any
updated version that may be posted during the period of performance. The recipient agrees to comply with the DOJ
Grants Financial Guide.
4. Reclassification of various statutory provisions to a new Title 34 of the United States Code
On September 1,2017,various statutory provisions previously codified elsewhere in the U.S.Code were editorially
reclassified(that is,moved and renumbered)to a new Title 34,entitled"Crime Control and Law Enforcement."The
reclassification encompassed a number of statutory provisions pertinent to OJP awards(that is,OJP grants and
cooperative agreements),including many provisions previously codified in Title 42 of the U.S.Code.
Effective as of September 1,2017,any reference in this award document to a statutory provision that has been
reclassified to the new Title 34 of the U.S.Code is to be read as a reference to that statutory provision as reclassified to
Title 34.This rule of construction specifically includes references set out in award conditions,references set out in
material incorporated by reference through award conditions,and references set out in other award requirements.
5. Required training for Point of Contact and all Financial Points of Contact
Both the Point of Contact(POC)and all Financial Points of Contact(FPOCs)for this award must have successfully
completed an"OJP financial management and grant administration training"by 120 days after the date of the
recipient's acceptance of the award. Successful completion of such a training on or after January 1,2017,will satisfy
this condition.
In the event that either the POC or an FPOC for this award changes during the period of performance,the new POC or
FPOC must have successfully completed an"OJP financial management and grant administration training"by 120
calendar days after--(1)the date of OJP's approval of the"Change Grantee Contact"GAN(in the case of a new
POC),or(2)the date the POC enters information on the new FPOC in GMS(in the case of a new FPOC). Successful
completion of such a training on or after January 1,2017,will satisfy this condition.
A list of OJP trainings that OJP will consider"OJP financial management and grant administration training"for
purposes of this condition is available at https://www.ojp.gov/training/fmts.htm. All trainings that satisfy this condition
include a session on grant fraud prevention and detection
The recipient should anticipate that OJP will immediately withhold("freeze")award funds if the recipient fails to
comply with this condition. The recipient's failure to comply also may lead OJP to impose additional appropriate
conditions on this award.
6. Requirements related to"de minimis"indirect cost rate
A recipient that is eligible under the Part 200 Uniform Requirements and other applicable law to use the"de minimis"
indirect cost rate described in 2 C.F.R.200.414(f),and that elects to use the"de minimis"indirect cost rate,must advise
OJP in writing of both its eligibility and its election,and must comply,with all associated requirements in the Part 200
Uniform Requirements. The"de minimis"rate may be applied only to modified total direct costs(MTDC)as defined
by the Part 200 Uniform Requirements.
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7. Requirement to report potentially duplicative funding
If the recipient currently has other active awards of federal funds,or if the recipient receives any other award of federal
funds during the period of performance for this award,the recipient promptly must determine whether funds from any
of those other federal awards have been,are being,or are to be used(in whole or in part)for one or more of the
identical cost items for which funds are provided under this award. If so,the recipient must promptly notify the DOJ
awarding agency(OJP or O V W,as appropriate)in writing of the potential duplication,and,if so requested by the DOJ
awarding agency,must seek a budget-modification or change-of-project-scope grant adjustment notice(GAN)to
eliminate any inappropriate duplication of funding.
8. Requirements related to System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements
The recipient must comply with applicable requirements regarding the System for Award Management(SAM),
currently accessible at hqs://www.sam.gov/. This includes applicable requirements regarding registration with SAM,
as well as maintaining the currency of infonnation in SAM.
The recipient also must comply with applicable restrictions on subawards("subgrants")to first-tier subrecipients
(first-tier"subgrantees"),including restrictions on subawards to entities that do not acquire and provide(to the
recipient)the unique entity identifier required for SAM registration.
The details of the recipient's obligations related to SAM and to unique entity identifiers are posted on the OJP web site
at https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/SAM.htm(Award condition: System for Award Management(SAM)and Universal
Identifier Requirements),and are incorporated by reference here.
This condition does not apply to an award to an individual who received the award as a natural person(i.e.,unrelated to
any business or non-profit organization that he or she may own or operate in his or her name).
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9. Employment eligibility verification for hiring under the award
1.The recipient(and any subrecipient at any tier)must--
A.Ensure that,as part of the hiring process for any position within the United States that is or will be funded(in whole
or in part)with award funds,the recipient(or any subrecipient)properly verifies the employment eligibility of the
individual who is being hired,consistent with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)(1)and(2).
B.Notify all persons associated with the recipient(or any subrecipient)who are or will be involved in activities under
this award of both--
(1)this award requirement for verification of employment eligibility,and
(2)the associated provisions in 8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)(1)and(2)that,generally speaking,make it unlawful,in the United
States,to hire(or recruit for employment)certain aliens.
C.Provide training(to the extent necessary)to those persons required by this condition to be notified of the award
requirement for employment eligibility verification and of the associated provisions of 8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)(1)and(2).
D.As part of the recordkeeping for the award(including pursuant to the Part 200 Uniform Requirements),maintain
records of all employment eligibility verifications pertinent to compliance with this award condition in accordance with
Form I-9 record retention requirements,as well as records of all pertinent notifications and trainings.
2.Monitoring
The recipient's monitoring responsibilities include monitoring of subrecipient compliance with this condition.
3.Allowable costs
To the extent that such costs are not reimbursed under any other federal program,award funds may be obligated for the
reasonable,necessary,and allocable costs(if any)of actions designed to ensure compliance with this condition.
4.Rules of construction
A.Staff involved in the hiring process
For purposes of this condition,persons"who are or will be involved in activities under this award"specifically includes
(without limitation)any and all recipient(or any subrecipient)officials or other staff who are or will be involved in the
hiring process with respect to a position that is or will be funded(in whole or in part)with award funds.
B.Employment eligibility confirmation with E-Verify
For purposes of satisfying the requirement of this condition regarding verification of employment eligibility,the
recipient(or any subrecipient)may choose to participate in,and use,E-Verify(www.e-verify.gov),provided an
appropriate person authorized to act on behalf of the recipient(or subrecipient)uses E-Verify(and follows the proper
E-Verify procedures,including in the event of a"Tentative Nonconfirmation"or a"Final Nonconfirmation")to
confirm employment eligibility for each hiring for a position in the United States that is or will be funded(in whole or
in part)with award funds.
C."United States"specifically includes the District of Columbia,Puerto Rico,Guam,the Virgin Islands of the United
States,and the Commonwealth of the Nor-them Mariana Islands.
D.Nothing in this condition shall be understood to authorize or require any recipient,any subrecipient at any tier,or
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any person or other entity,to violate any federal law,including any applicable civil rights or nondiscrimination law.
E.Nothing in this condition,including in paragraph 4.13.,shall be understood to relieve any recipient,any subrecipient
at any tier,or any person or other entity,of any obligation otherwise imposed by law,including 8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)(1)
and(2).
Questions about E-Verify should be directed to DHS. For more information about E-Verify visit the E-Verify
website(https://www.e-verify.govo or email E-Verify at E-Verify@dhs.gov. E-Verify employer agents can email E-
Verify at E-VerifyEmployerAgent@dhs.gov.
Questions about the meaning or scope of this condition should be directed to OJP,before award acceptance.
10. Requirement to report actual or imminent breach ofpersonally identifiable information(PII)
The recipient(and any"subrecipient"at any tier)must have written procedures in place to respond in the event of an
actual or imminent"breach"(OMB M-17-12)if it(or a subrecipient)--(1)creates,collects,uses,processes,stores,
maintains,disseminates,discloses,or disposes of"personally identifiable information(PII)"(2 CFR 200.79)within the
scope of an OJP grant-funded program or activity,or(2)uses or operates a"Federal information system"(OMB
Circular A-130). The recipient's breach procedures must include a requirement to report actual or imminent breach of
PII to an OJP Program Manager no later than 24 hours after an occurrence of an actual breach,or the detection of an
imminent breach.
11. All subawards("subgrants")must have specific federal authorization
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements for
authorization of any subaward. This condition applies to agreements that--for purposes of federal grants
administrative requirements--OJP considers a"subaward"(and therefore does not consider a procurement
"contract").
The details of the requirement for authorization of any subaward are posted on the OJP web site at
https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/SubawardAuthorization.htm(Award condition: All subawards("subgrants")must have
specific federal authorization),and are incorporated by reference here.
12. Specific post-award approval required to use a noncompetitive approach in any procurement contract that would
exceed$250,000
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements to obtain
specific advance approval to use a noncompetitive approach in any procurement contract that would exceed the
Simplified Acquisition Threshold(currently,$250,000). This condition applies to agreements that--for purposes of
federal grants administrative requirements--OJP considers a procurement"contract"(and therefore does not consider
a subaward).
The details of the requirement for advance approval to use a noncompetitive approach in a procurement contract under
an OJP award are posted on the OJP web site at https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore[NoncompetitiveProcurement.htm
(Award condition: Specific post-award approval required to use a noncompetitive approach in a procurement contract
(if contract would exceed$250,000)),and are incorporated by reference here.
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13. Unreasonable restrictions on competition under the award;association with federal government
SCOPE.This condition applies with respect to any procurement of property or services that is funded(in whole or in
part)by this award,whether by the recipient or by any subrecipient at any tier,and regardless of the dollar amount of
the purchase or acquisition,the method of procurement,or the nature of any legal instrument used.The provisions of
this condition must be among those included in any subaward(at any tier).
1.No discrimination,in procurement transactions,against associates of the federal government
Consistent with the(DOJ)Part 200 Uniform Requirements--including as set out at 2 C.F.R.200.300(requiring
awards to be"manage[d]and administer[ed]in a manner so as to ensure that Federal funding is expended and
associated programs are implemented in full accordance with U.S.statutory and public policy requirements")and
200.319(a)(generally requiring"[a]ll procurement transactions[to]be conducted in a manner providing full and open
competition"and forbidding practices"restrictive of competition,"such as"[p]lacing unreasonable requirements on
firms in order for them to qualify to do business"and taking"[a]ny arbitrary action in the procurement process")--no
recipient(or subrecipient,at any tier)may(in any procurement transaction)discriminate against any person or entity on
the basis of such person or entity's status as an"associate of the federal government"(or on the basis of such person or
entity's status as a parent,affiliate,or subsidiary of such an associate),except as expressly set out in 2 C.F.R.
200.319(a)or as specifically authorized by USDOJ.
2.Monitoring
The recipient's monitoring responsibilities include monitoring of subrecipient compliance with this condition.
3.Allowable costs
To the extent that such costs are not reimbursed under any other federal program,award funds may be obligated for the
reasonable,necessary,and allocable costs(if any)of actions designed to ensure compliance with this condition.
4.Rules of construction
A.The term"associate of the federal government"means any person or entity engaged or employed(in the past or at
present)by or on behalf of the federal government--as an employee,contractor or subcontractor(at any tier),grant
recipient or-subrecipient(at any tier),agent,or otherwise--in undertaking any work,project,or activity for or on
behalf of(or in providing goods or services to or on behalf of)the federal government,and includes any applicant for
such employment or engagement,and any person or entity committed by legal instrument to undertake any such work,
project,or activity(or to provide such goods or services)in future.
B.Nothing in this condition shall be understood to authorize or require any recipient,any subrecipient at any tier,or
any person or other entity,to violate any federal law,including any applicable civil rights or nondiscrimination law.
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14. Requirements pertaining to prohibited conduct related to trafficking in persons(including reporting requirements and
OJP authority to terminate award)
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements(including
requirements to report allegations)pertaining to prohibited conduct related to the trafficking of persons,whether on the
part of recipients,subrecipients("subgrantees"),or individuals defined(for purposes of this condition)as"employees"
of the recipient or of any subrecipient.
The details of the recipient's obligations related to prohibited conduct related to trafficking in persons are posted on the
OJP web site at https:Hojp.gov/funding/Explore/ProhibitedConduct-Trafficking.htm(Award condition: Prohibited
conduct by recipients and subrecipients related to trafficking in persons(including reporting requirements and OJP
authority to terminate award)),and are incorporated by reference here.
15. Determination of suitability to interact with participating minors
SCOPE.This condition applies to this award if it is indicated--in the application for the award(as approved by
DOJ)(or in the application for any subaward,at any tier),the DOJ funding announcement(solicitation),or an
associated federal statute--that a purpose of some or all of the activities to be carried out under the award(whether by
the recipient,or a subrecipient at any tier)is to benefit a set of individuals under 18 years of age.
The recipient,and any subrecipient at any tier,must make determinations of suitability before certain individuals may
interact with participating minors. This requirement applies regardless of an individual's employment status.
The details of this requirement are posted on the OJP web site at https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/Interact-Minors.htm
(Award condition: Determination of suitability required,in advance,for certain individuals who may interact with
participating minors),and are incorporated by reference here.
16. Compliance with applicable rules regarding approval,planning,and reporting of conferences,meetings,trainings,and
other events
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable laws,regulations,
policies,and official DOJ guidance(including specific cost limits,prior approval and reporting requirements,where
applicable)governing the use of federal funds for expenses related to conferences(as that term is defined by DOJ),
including the provision of food and/or beverages at such conferences,and costs of attendance at such conferences.
Information on the pertinent DOJ definition of conferences and the rules applicable to this award appears in the DOJ
Grants Financial Guide(currently,as section 3.10 of"Postaward Requirements"in the"DOJ Grants Financial Guide").
17. Requirement for data on performance and effectiveness under the award
The recipient must collect and maintain data that measure the performance and effectiveness of work under this award.
The data must be provided to OJP in the manner(including within the timeframes)specified by OJP in the program
solicitation or other applicable written guidance. Data collection supports compliance with the Government
Performance and Results Act(GPRA)and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010,and other applicable laws.
18. OJP Training Guiding Principles
Any training or training materials that the recipient--or any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier--develops or
delivers with OJP award funds must adhere to the OJP Training Guiding Principles for Grantees and Subgrantees,
available at https:Hojp.gov/funding/Implement/TrainingPrinciplesForGrantees-Subgrantees.htm.
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19. Effect of failure to address audit issues
The recipient understands and agrees that the DOJ awarding agency(OJP or OVW,as appropriate)may withhold
award funds,or may impose other related requirements,if(as determined by the DOJ awarding agency)the recipient
does not satisfactorily and promptly address outstanding issues from audits required by the Part 200 Uniform
Requirements(or by the terms of this award),or other outstanding issues that arise in connection with audits,
investigations,or reviews of DOJ awards.
20. Potential imposition of additional requirements
The recipient agrees to comply with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the DOJ awarding agency
(OJP or OVW,as appropriate)during the period of performance for this award,if the recipient is designated as"high-
risk"for purposes of the DOJ high-risk grantee list.
21. Compliance with DOJ regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination-28 C.F.R.Part 42
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements of 28
C.F.R.Part 42,specifically including any applicable requirements in Subpart E of 28 C.F.R.Part 42 that relate to an
equal employment opportunity program.
22. Compliance with DOJ regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination-28 C.F.R.Part 54
The recipient,and any subrecipient('subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements of 28
C.F.R.Part 54,which relates to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in certain"education programs."
23. Compliance with DOJ regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination-28 C.F.R.Part 38
The recipient,and any subrecipient('subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements of 28
C.F.R.Part 38(as may be applicable from time to time),specifically including any applicable requirements regarding
written notice to program beneficiaries and prospective program beneficiaries.
Currently,among other things,28 C.F.R.Part 38 includes rules that prohibit specific forms of discrimination on the
basis of religion,a religious belief,a refusal to hold a religious belief,or refusal to attend or participate in a religious
practice. Part 38,currently,also sets out rules and requirements that pertain to recipient and subrecipient
('subgrantee")organizations that engage in or conduct explicitly religious activities,as well as rules and requirements
that pertain to recipients and subrecipients that are faith-based or religious organizations.
The text of 28 C.F.R.Part 38 is available via the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations(currently accessible at
https://www.eefr.gov/cgi-bin/ECFR?page=browse),by browsing to Title 28-Judicial Administration,Chapter 1,Part
38,under e-CFR"current"data.
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24. Restrictions on"lobbying"
In general,as a matter of federal law,federal funds awarded by OJP may not be used by the recipient,or any
subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,either directly or indirectly,to support or oppose the enactment,repeal,
modification,or adoption of any law,regulation,or policy,at any level of government. See 18 U.S.C. 1913. (There
may be exceptions if an applicable federal statute specifically authorizes certain activities that otherwise would be
barred by law.)
Another federal law generally prohibits federal funds awarded by OJP from being used by the recipient,or any
subrecipient at any tier,to pay any person to influence(or attempt to influence)a federal agency,a Member of
Congress,or Congress(or an official or employee of any of them)with respect to the awarding of a federal grant or
cooperative agreement,subgrant,contract,subcontract,or loan,or with respect to actions such as renewing,extending,
or modifying any such award. See 31 U.S.C. 1352. Certain exceptions to this law apply,including an exception that
applies to Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
Should any question arise as to whether a particular use of federal funds by a recipient(or subrecipient)would or might
fall within the scope of these prohibitions,the recipient is to contact OJP for guidance,and may not proceed without the
express prior written approval of OJP.
25. Compliance with general appropriations-law restrictions on the use of federal funds(FY 2019)
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable restrictions on the use of
federal funds set out in federal appropriations statutes. Pertinent restrictions,including from various"general
provisions"in the Consolidated Appropriations Act,2019,are set out at
https:Hojp.gov/funding/Explore/FY 19AppropriationsRestrictions.htm,and are incorporated by reference here.
Should a question arise as to whether a particular use of federal funds by a recipient(or a subrecipient)would or might
fall within the scope of an appropriations-law restriction,the recipient is to contact OJP for guidance,and may not
proceed without the express prior written approval of OJP.
26. Reporting potential fraud,waste,and abuse,and similar misconduct
The recipient and any subrecipients("subgrantees")must promptly refer to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General
(OIG)any credible evidence that a principal,employee,agent,subrecipient,contractor,subcontractor,or other person
has,in connection with funds under this award--(1)submitted a claim that violates the False Claims Act;or(2)
committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud,conflict of interest,bribery,gratuity,or similar
misconduct.
Potential fraud,waste,abuse,or misconduct involving or relating to funds under this award should be reported to the
OIG by--(I)online submission accessible via the OIG webpage at https://oig.justice.gov/hotline/contact-grants.htm
(select"Submit Report Online");(2)mail directed to:Office of the Inspector General,U.S.Department of Justice,
Investigations Division,1425 New York Avenue,N.W.Suite 7100,Washington,DC 20530;and/or(3)by facsimile
directed to the DOJ OIG Fraud Detection Office(Attn: Grantee Reporting)at(202)616-9881 (fax).
Additional information is available from the DOJ OIG website at https://oig.justice.gov/hotline.
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27. Restrictions and certifications regarding non-disclosure agreements and related matters
No recipient or subrecipient("subgrantee")under this award,or entity that receives a procurement contract or
subcontract with any funds under this award,may require any employee or contractor to sign an internal confidentiality
agreement or statement that prohibits or otherwise restricts,or purports to prohibit or restrict,the reporting(in
accordance with law)of waste,fraud,or abuse to an investigative or law enforcement representative of a federal
department or agency authorized to receive such information.
The foregoing is not intended,and shall not be understood by the agency making this award,to contravene
requirements applicable to Standard Form 312(which relates to classified information),Form 4414(which relates to
sensitive compartmented information),or any other form issued by a federal department or agency governing the
nondisclosure of classified information.
1. In accepting this award,the recipient--
a. represents that it neither requires nor has required internal confidentiality agreements or statements from employees
or contractors that currently prohibit or otherwise currently restrict(or purport to prohibit or restrict)employees or
contractors from reporting waste,fraud,or abuse as described above;and
b. certifies that,if it leams or is notified that it is or has been requiring its employees or contractors to execute
agreements or statements that prohibit or otherwise restrict(or purport to prohibit or restrict),reporting of waste,fraud,
or abuse as described above,it will immediately stop any further obligations of award funds,will provide prompt
written notification to the federal agency making this award,and will resume(or permit resumption of)such
obligations only if expressly authorized to do so by that agency.
2. If the recipient does or is authorized under this award to make subawards("subgrants"),procurement contracts,or
both--
a. it represents that--
(1) it has determined that no other entity that the recipient's application proposes may or will receive award funds
(whether through a subaward("subgrant"),procurement contract,or subcontract under a procurement contract)either
requires or has required internal confidentiality agreements or statements from employees or contractors that currently
prohibit or otherwise currently restrict(or purport to prohibit or restrict)employees or contractors from reporting waste,
fraud,or abuse as described above;and
(2) it has made appropriate inquiry,or otherwise has an adequate factual basis,to support this representation;and
b. it certifies that,if it leams or is notified that any subrecipient,contractor,or subcontractor entity that receives funds
under this award is or has been requiring its employees or contractors to execute agreements or statements that prohibit
or otherwise restrict(or purport to prohibit or restrict),reporting of waste,fraud,or abuse as described above,it will
immediately stop any further obligations of award funds to or by that entity,will provide prompt written notification to
the federal agency making this award,and will resume(or permit resumption of)such obligations only if expressly
authorized to do so by that agency.
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28. Compliance with 41 U.S.C.4712(including prohibitions on reprisal;notice to employees)
The recipient(and any subrecipient at any tier)must comply with,and is subject to,all applicable provisions of 41
U.S.C.4712,including all applicable provisions that prohibit,under specified circumstances,discrimination against an
employee as reprisal for the employee's disclosure of information related to gross mismanagement of a federal grant,a
gross waste of federal funds,an abuse of authority relating to a federal grant,a substantial and specific danger to public
health or safety,or a violation of law,rule,or regulation related to a federal grant.
The recipient also must inform its employees,in writing(and in the predominant native language of the workforce),of
employee rights and remedies under 41 U.S.C.4712.
Should a question arise as to the applicability of the provisions of 41 U.S.C.4712 to this award,the recipient is to
contact the DOJ awarding agency(OJP or OVW,as appropriate)for guidance.
29. Encouragement of policies to ban text messaging while driving
Pursuant to Executive Order 13513,"Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving,"74 Fed.Reg.
51225(October 1,2009),DOJ encourages recipients and subrecipients("subgrantees")to adopt and enforce policies
banning employees from text messaging while driving any vehicle during the course of performing work funded by this
award,and to establish workplace safety policies and conduct education,awareness,and other outreach to decrease
crashes caused by distracted drivers.
30. Requirement to disclose whether recipient is designated"high risk"by a federal grant-making agency outside of DOJ
If the recipient is designated"high risk"by a federal grant-making agency outside of DOJ,currently or at any time
during the course of the period of performance under this award,the recipient must disclose that fact and certain related
information to OJP by email at OJP.ComplianceReporting@ojp.usdoj.gov. For purposes of this disclosure,high risk
includes any status under which a federal awarding agency provides additional oversight due to the recipient's past
performance,or other programmatic or financial concerns with the recipient.The recipient's disclosure must include
the following: 1.The federal awarding agency that currently designates the recipient high risk,2.The date the recipient
was designated high risk,3.The high-risk point of contact at that federal awarding agency(name,phone number,and
email address),and 4.The reasons for the high-risk status,as set out by the federal awarding agency.
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31. Privacy;quality assurance;CODIS/NDIS
The recipient shall ensure that each DNA analysis conducted and DNA profile generated under this award is
maintained pursuant to all applicable Federal privacy requirements,including those described in 34 U.S.C.section
12592(b)(3).
The recipient shall ensure that all forensic DNA analyses conducted with funding under this award are performed either
(I)by accredited government-owned laboratories,or(2)through accredited fee-for-service vendors. Accreditation
must be by a nonprofit professional association of persons actively involved in forensic science that is nationally
recognized within the forensic science community.
The recipient shall ensure that any laboratory that conducts forensic DNA analyses under this award undergoes extemal
audits,not less than once every two years,that demonstrate compliance with the Quality Assurance Standards for
Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories established by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The recipient shall ensure that all eligible forensic DNA profiles obtained with funding under this award will be entered
into the Combined DNA Index System(CODIS),and,where applicable,uploaded to the National DNA Index System
(NDIS). No profiles generated with funding from this award may be entered into any non-governmental database
without prior express written approval from NIJ.
If any government-owned forensic laboratory that will receive funding under this award to conduct forensic DNA
analyses is not a member of NDIS,the laboratory must have a written agreement in place with an NDIS-participating
laboratory for the resulting eligible forensic DNA profiles to be entered into CODIS,and,where applicable,uploaded
into NDIS.
If the recipient operates a state-designated DNA database laboratory,the recipient shall ensure that analyses of DNA
database samples and reviews of associated DNA profiles conducted with funding under this award are performed by a
laboratory that(1)is accredited by a nonprofit professional association of persons actively involved in forensic science
that is nationally recognized within the forensic science community;and(2)undergoes extemal audits,not less than
once every two years,that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Standards for DNA
Databasing Laboratories established by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.The recipient shall ensure
that any DNA database samples analyzed with funding under this award are analyzed for all 20 CODIS core STR loci,
using commercially available PCR kits accepted by NDIS.The recipient shall also ensure that all profiles obtained
from DNA database samples with funding from this award are entered into CODIS within 90 days of completion of
analysis,and uploaded into NDIS.
The recipient agrees to notify NIJ promptly upon any change in the accreditation status of any of the forensic science
laboratories that receive funding under this award,or their participation in NDIS.
32. No research;nonsupplanting of State or local government funds
The recipient shall ensure that none of the funds provided under this award are used for research or statistical projects
or activities as defined by 28 CFR Part 22 or for research as defined by 28 CFR Part 46. Any questions concerning
this provision should be directed to the NIJ grant manager for the award.
The recipient shall ensure that Federal funds made available through this award will not supplant State or local
govemment funds,but instead will be used to increase the amount of funds that would,in the absence of Federal funds,
be available from State or local govemment sources for activities funded through this award.
The recipient agrees to notify NIJ promptly if the recipient receives new State or local govemment funding for any of
the purposes included in the approved application for this award.
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33. The recipient agrees to notify NIJ promptly upon any significant reduction in the recipient's estimate of the number of
backlogged forensic DNA cases that will be analyzed within twenty-four months using the funds provided under this
fiscal year 2019 award,above and beyond those that will be analyzed using funds from other sources.
If applicable,the recipient agrees to notify NIJ promptly upon any significant reduction in the recipient's estimate of
the number of DNA database samples that will be analyzed,or associated DNA profiles reviewed,within twenty-four
months using the funds provided under this fiscal year 2019 award,above and beyond those that can be analyzed or
reviewed using funds from other sources.
34. The recipient understands and agrees that gross income(revenues)from fees charged for DNA testing services
constitutes program income(in whole or in part),and that program income must be determined,used,and documented
in accordance with the provisions of 2 C.F.R.200.307,including as applied to the NIJ DNA Capacity Enhancement for
Backlog Reduction Program(also known as the DNA"CEBR"program)by the Department of Justice(DOJ)Grants
Financial Guide,as it may be revised from time to time. The recipient further understands and agrees that both
program income earned during the award period and expenditures of such program income must be reported on the
quarterly and final Federal Financial Reports(SF 425)and are subject to audit.
The recipient understands and agrees that program income earned during the award period only may be expended only
for permissible uses of funds specifically identified in the solicitation for the NIJ FY 2019 DNA Capacity Enhancement
for Backlog Reduction Program. The recipient further understands and agrees that program income earned during the
award period may not be used to supplant State or local government funds,but instead may be used only to increase the
amount of funds that would,in the absence of Federal funds or program income,be available from State or local
government sources for the permissible uses of funds listed in the FY 2019 program solicitation.
The recipient understands and agrees that program income that is earned during the final ninety(90)days of the award
period may,if appropriate,be obligated(as well as expended)for permissible uses during the ninety-day(90-day)
period following the end of the award period. The recipient further understands and agrees that any program income
earned during the award period that is not obligated and expended within ninety(90)days of the end of the award
period must be returned to OJP.
35. The recipient understands and agrees that,throughout the award period,it must promptly notify NIJ if it either starts or
stops charging fees for DNA testing services,or if it revises its method of allocating fees received for DNA testing
services to program income. Notice must be provided in writing to the NIJ grant manager for the award within ten(10)
business days of implementation of the change.
36. Absent prior express written approval from NIJ,rates for any lodging charged to the award may not exceed the posted
GSA rate for the location. (If the recipient opts to obtain lodging at a higher rate,the cost differential,including
associated taxes,may not be charged to the award.)
37. The recipient agrees that it will submit quarterly financial status reports to OJP on-line(at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov)
using the SF 425 Federal Financial Report form(available for viewing at https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/federal-
financial-report),not later than 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter. The final report shall be submitted not
later than 90 days following the end of the award period.
38. The recipient shall submit semiannual progress reports. Progress reports shall be submitted within 30 days after the end
of the reporting periods,which are June 30 and December 31,for the life of the award. These reports will be submitted
to the Office of Justice Programs,on-line through the Internet at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/.
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39. Semiannual progress report narratives
The recipient agrees that its semiannual progress report narratives will include the following: (1)a summary of project
goals for the fiscal year 2019 grant;(2)the grant activities performed during the reporting period;(3)the effects of such
grant activities toward achieving each project goal for the fiscal year 2019 grant;(4)a description of any observed
increases in evidence submissions;and(5)a description of any issues that may negatively impact project goals for the
fiscal year 2019 grant.
Final progress report
The recipient agrees to submit a final report,at the end of this award,documenting all relevant project activities during
the entire period of performance under this award. This report will include the following: a summary and assessment
of the program carried out with the fiscal year 2019 grant,which shall include a comparison of pre-grant and post-
grant DNA-forensic capacity and take into account cumulative performance measurement data.
The final report is due no later than 90 days following the close of this award period or the expiration of any extension
periods.This report will be submitted to the Office of Justice Programs,on-line through the Internet at
https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/.
40. Performance measurement information and data reporting
The award recipient agrees to report semi-annual and final report performance measurement information and data,
along with supporting documentation,according to the instructions specified in the NIJ FY 2019 DNA Capacity
Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program and at https:Hojpsso.ojp.gov(the performance measurement intemet site),
or any superseding guidance communicated by OJP. These performance measurement information and data will be
submitted to the Office of Justice Programs,on-line through the Internet at https:Hojpsso.ojp.gov/. Reported
information and data should be complete,accurate,and timely.
For the purposes of performance measurement data reporting,a backlogged forensic biology/DNA case is defined as a
forensic biology/DNA case that has not been completed within 30 days of receipt in the laboratory;a backlogged DNA
database sample is defined as a DNA database sample that has not been completed within 30 days of receipt in the
laboratory.
If the recipient uses award funds for procurement contracts to private accredited DNA laboratories for analysis of
forensic DNA casework samples or DNA database samples,the recipient agrees to take any necessary steps to ensure
that reports of such procurement contract expenditures(with respect to the recipient and any subrecipient)are fully
supportable by documentation and consistent with expenditures as reported on quarterly financial status reports the
recipient submits to OJP.
The recipient shall ensure that all required performance measurement information and data are collected throughout the
award period.
41. The recipient agrees to cooperate with any assessments,national evaluation efforts,or information or data collection
requests,including,but not limited to,the provision of any information required for the assessment or evaluation of any
activities within this project.
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42. To assist in information sharing,the award recipient shall provide the NIJ grant manager with a copy of publications
(including those prepared for conferences and other presentations)resulting from this award,prior to or simultaneous
with their public release. NIJ defines publications as any written,visual or sound material substantively based on the
project,formally prepared by the award recipient for dissemination to the public. Submission of publications prior to
or simultaneous with their public release aids NIJ in responding to any inquiries that may arise. Any publications-
excluding press releases and newsletters-whether published at the recipient's or government's expense,shall contain
the following statement: "This project was supported by Award No. ,awarded by the National
Institute of Justice,Office of Justice Programs,U.S.Department of Justice. The opinions,findings,and conclusions or
recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s)and do not necessarily
reflect those of the Department of Justice." This statement shall appear on the first page of written publications. For
audio and video publications,it shall be included immediately after the title of the publication in the audio or video file.
43. The recipient shall transmit to the NIJ grant manager copies of all official award-related press releases at least ten(10)
working days prior to public release. Advance notice permits time for coordination of release of information by NIJ
where appropriate and to respond to press or public inquiries.
44. Pursuant to 28 C.F.R.Part 18,OJP may suspend or terminate funding under this award before the completion of the
project funded by this award,for the recipient's failure to comply with these special conditions or with the project's
goals,plans and methodology set forth in the approved application. In the case of suspension,the recipient will be
unable to draw down funds until OJP determines that the recipient is in compliance.
45. Copyright;Data rights
The recipient acknowledges that OJP reserves a royalty-free,non-exclusive,and irrevocable license to reproduce,
publish,or otherwise use,and authorize others to use(in whole or in part,including in connection with derivative
works),for Federal purposes:(1)any work subject to copyright developed under an award or subaward(at any tier);
and(2)any rights of copyright to which a recipient or subrecipient(at any tier)purchases ownership with Federal
support.
The recipient acknowledges that OJP has the right to(1)obtain,reproduce,publish,or otherwise use the data first
produced under any such award or subaward;and(2)authorize others to receive,reproduce,publish,or otherwise use
such data for Federal purposes. "Data"includes data as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR)provision
52.227-14(Rights in Data-General).
It is the responsibility of the recipient(and of each subrecipient(at any tier),if applicable)to ensure that the provisions
of this condition are included in any subaward(at any tier)under this award.
The recipient has the responsibility to obtain from subrecipients,contractors,and subcontractors(if any)all rights and
data necessary to fulfill the recipient's obligations to the Government under this award. If a proposed subrecipient,
contractor,or subcontractor refuses to accept terms affording the Government such rights,the recipient shall promptly
bring such refusal to the attention of the OJP program manager for the award and not proceed with the agreement in
question without further authorization from the OJP program office.
46. The Project Director and key program personnel designated in the application shall be replaced only for compelling
reasons. Successors to key personnel must be approved,and such approval is contingent upon submission of
appropriate information,including,but not limited to,a resume. OJP will not unreasonably withhold approval.
Changes in other program personnel require only notification to OJP and submission of resumes,unless otherwise
designated in the award document.
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47. The recipient agrees to comply with all Federal,State,and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to the
development and implementation of the activities to be funded under this award.
Environmental Assessment(EA):The recipient agrees and understands that funded activities(whether conducted by
the recipient or subrecipients or contractors)may require the preparation of an EA as defined by the Council on
Environmental Quality's Regulations for implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy
Act(NEPA),found at 40 CFR Part 1500. An EA is a concise public document that briefly provides sufficient analysis
for determining whether to prepare an environmental impact statement(EIS)or a finding of no significant impact for
the proposed activity. If in completing an EA for a proposed activity,potential adverse environmental impacts are
identified,the EA will serve as a vehicle for developing either alternative approaches or mitigation measures for
avoiding or reducing the identified adverse environmental impacts.
Modifications:Throughout the term of this award,the recipient agrees that for any activity that is the subject of a
completed EA,it will inform NIJ of--(1)any change(s)that it is considering making to the previously assessed
activity that may be relevant to environmental impact;or(2)any proposed new activities or changed circumstances that
may require assessment as to environmental impact,such as new activities that involve the use of chemicals or involve
construction or major renovation. The recipient will not implement a proposed change or new activity until NIJ,with
the assistance of the recipient,has determined whether the proposed change or activity(or changed circumstances)will
require additional review under NEPA. Approval for implementation will not be unreasonably withheld as long as any
requested modification(s)is consistent with eligible program purposes and found acceptable under an NIJ-conducted
environmental impact review process.
48. The recipient may not obligate,expend,or draw down any funds until the program office has verified that the recipient
has submitted all necessary documentation required to comply with the Department of Justice Procedures for
Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act found at 28 CFR Part 61(including Appendix D),and a Grant
Adjustment Notice(GAN)has been issued removing this condition.
49. FFATA reporting: Subawards and executive compensation
The recipient must comply with applicable requirements to report first-tier subawards("subgrants")of$25,000 or
more and,in certain circumstances,to report the names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated
executives of the recipient and first-tier subrecipients(first-tier"subgrantees")of award funds. The details of recipient
obligations,which derive from the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006(FFATA),are posted
on the OJP web site at https://ojp.gov/fundingiExplore/FFATA.htm(Award condition:Reporting Subawards and
Executive Compensation),and are incorporated by reference here.
This condition,including its reporting requirement,does not apply to--(1)an award of less than$25,000,or(2)an
award made to an individual who received the award as a natural person(i.e.,unrelated to any business or non-profit
organization that he or she may own or operate in his or her name).
50. With respect to this award,federal funds may not be used to pay cash compensation(salary plus bonuses)to any
employee of the award recipient at a rate that exceeds 110%of the maximum annual salary payable to a member of the
federal government's Senior Executive Service(SES)at an agency with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System
for that year. (An award recipient may compensate an employee at a higher rate,provided the amount in excess of this
compensation limitation is paid with non-federal funds.)
This limitation on compensation rates allowable under this award may be waived on an individual basis at the
discretion of the OJP official indicated in the program announcement under which this award is made.
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51. The recipient may not obligate,expend,or draw down any funds until a revised proposal(and any necessary
modifications to the budget and budget narrative)has been received and approved by the National Institute of Justice,
and a Grant Adjustment Notice has been issued removing this condition.
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Memorandum To: Official Grant File
From: Steven Schuetz,Physical Scientist
Subject: Environmental Assessment for City of Fort Worth
The recipient agrees to comply with all Federal, State,and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to
the development and implementation of the activities to be funded under this award.
Environmental Assessment(EA): The recipient agrees and understands that funded activities(whether conducted
by the recipient or subrecipients or contractors)may require the preparation of an EA as defined by the Council on
Environmental Quality's Regulations for implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental
Policy Act(NEPA),found at 40 CFR Part 1500. An EA is a concise public document that briefly provides
sufficient analysis for determining whether to prepare an environmental impact statement(EIS)or a finding of no
significant impact for the proposed activity. If in completing an EA for a proposed activity,potential adverse
environmental impacts are identified,the EA will serve as a vehicle for developing either alternative approaches or
mitigation measures for avoiding or reducing the identified adverse environmental impacts.
Modifications: Throughout the term of this award,the recipient agrees that for any activity that is the subject of a
completed EA,it will inform NIJ of--(1)any change(s)that it is considering making to the previously assessed
activity that may be relevant to environmental impact;or(2)any proposed new activities or changed circumstances
that may require assessment as to environmental impact,such as new activities that involve the use of chemicals or
involve construction or major renovation. The recipient will not implement a proposed change or new activity
until NIJ,with the assistance of the recipient,has determined whether the proposed change or activity(or changed
circumstances)will require additional review under NEPA. Approval for implementation will not be unreasonably
withheld as long as any requested modification(s)is consistent with eligible program purposes and found
acceptable under an NIJ-conducted environmental impact review process.
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This project is supported under FY19(NIJ-S&LLEA DNA/Other Forensics)Pub.L.No.116-6,133 Star.13,113;Pub.L.No.114-324,section 3(a);28 USC 530C
1.STAFF CONTACT(Name&telephone number) 2.PROJECT DIRECTOR(Name,address&telephone number)
Shelia Anderson Angela Miller
(202)307-5546 Grant Specialist
505 W.Felix St.
Fort Worth,TX 76115-3405
(817)392-4441
3a.TITLE OF THE PROGRAM 3b.POMS CODE(SEE INSTRUCTIONS
DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction(CEBR)Program(Formula),FY 2019 ON REVERSE)
4.TITLE OF PROJECT
FY 2019 DNA CEBR Grant-Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory Operations and Timeliness Improvements Project
5.NAME&ADDRESS OF GRANTEE 6.NAME&ADRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
City of Fort Worth
505 West Felix Street
Fort Worth,TX 76115-3405
7.PROGRAM PERIOD 8.BUDGET PERIOD
FROM: 01/01/2020 TO: 12/31/2021 FROM: 01/01/2020 TO: 12/31/2021
9.AMOUNT OF AWARD 10.DATE OF AWARD
$316,909 09/12/2019
11.SECOND YEAR'S BUDGET 12.SECOND YEAR'S BUDGET AMOUNT
13.THIRD YEAR'S BUDGET PERIOD 14.THIRD YEAR'S BUDGET AMOUNT
15.SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT(See instruction on reverse)
The Crime Lab is a multi-disciplinary laboratory that provides forensic services,including serology and DNA testing,to the Fort Worth Police Department(FWPD)
and the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office.The City of Fort Worth seeks finding through the FY 2019 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog
Reduction Program to enhance services provided by the FWPD Crime Laboratory,The primary purpose of this project is to improve the capacity and reduce
backlogs and turnaround times of the Biology Unit by meeting the following objectives:1)provide training for personnel;2)Outsource evidence;3)support a
Property Control Specialist;4)improve Property Connect,the Crime Lab's portal which detectives utilize to submit requests;and 5)provide validation services to
determine a"stop at quant"value,below which the Biology Unit is unlikely to obtain interpretable results.
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September 12,2019
Mr.Jesus Chapa
City of Fort Worth
505 West Felix Street
Fort Worth,TX 76 1 1 5-3405
Dear Mr.Chapa:
On behalf of Attorney General William P.Barr,it is my pleasure to inform you that the Office of Justice Programs has
approved your application for funding under the FYI 9 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction(CEBR)Program
(Formula)in the amount of$316,909 for City of Fort Worth. This funding is for the project titled,"FY 2019 DNA Capacity
Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program."
Enclosed you will find the Grant Award and Special Conditions documents. This award is subject to all administrative and
financial requirements,including the timely submission of all financial and programmatic reports,resolution of all interim
audit findings,and the maintenance of a minimum level of cash-on-hand. Should you not adhere to these requirements,you
will be in violation of the terms of this agreement and the award will be subject to termination for cause or other administrative
action as appropriate.
If you have questions regarding this award,please contact:
Program Questions,Nancy Moore,Grant Manager at(202)514-6157;and
Financial Questions,the Office of the Chief Financial Officer,Customer Service Center(CSC)at
(800)458-0786,or you may contact the CSC at ask,ocfo@usdoj.gov.
Congratulations,and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
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Katharine T.Sullivan
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Enclosures
U.S.Department of Justice
a Office of Justice Programs
Office of Civil Rights
Washington,DC 20531
September 12,2019
Mr.Jesus Chapa
City of Fort Worth
505 West Felix Street
Fort Worth,TX 76115-3405
Dear Mr.Chapa:
Congratulations on your recent award! The Office for Civil Rights(OCR),Office of Justice Programs(OJP),U.S.Department of
Justice(DOJ)has been delegated the responsibility for ensuring that recipients of federal financial assistance from the OJP,the Office
of Community Oriented Policing Services(COPS),and the Office on Violence Against Women(OVW)are not engaged in
discrimination prohibited by law. Several federal civil rights laws,such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972,require recipients of federal financial assistance to give assurances that they will comply with
those laws. In addition to those civil rights laws,many grant program statutes contain nondiscrimination provisions that require
compliance with them as a condition of receiving federal financial assistance. For a complete review of these civil rights laws and
nondiscrimination requirements,in connection with OJP and other DOJ awards,see
https:Hojp.gov/funding/Explore/LegalOvervi ew/C ivi lRightsRequirements.htm
Under the delegation of authority,the OCR investigates allegations of discrimination against recipients from individuals,entities,or
groups. In addition,the OCR conducts limited compliance reviews and audits based on regulatory criteria. These reviews and audits
permit the OCR to evaluate whether recipients of financial assistance from the Department are providing services in a non-
discriminatory manner to their service population or have employment practices that meet equal-opportunity standards.
If you are a recipient of grant awards under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act or the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act and your agency is part of a criminal justice system,there are two additional obligations that may apply in connection
with the awards: (1)complying with the regulation relating to Equal Employment Opportunity Programs(EEOPs);and(2)
submitting findings of discrimination to OCR. For additional information regarding the EEOP requirement,see 28 CFR Part 42,
subpart E,and for additional information regarding requirements when there is an adverse finding,see 28 C.F.R.§§42.204(c),
.205(c)(5). Please submit information about any adverse finding to the OCR at the above address.
We at the OCR are available to help you and your organization meet the civil rights requirements that are associated with OJP and
other DOJ grant funding. If you would like the OCR to assist you in fulfilling your organization's civil rights or nondiscrimination
responsibilities as a recipient of federal financial assistance,please do not hesitate to let us know.
Sincerely,
a. At-A ---
Michael L.Alston
Director
cc: Grant Manager
Financial Analyst
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
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Jesus J. Chapa /D
Assistant Cit Manager
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Chief of Police
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGA TY:
By:
Thomas R. Hansen
Assistant City Attorney
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Ci Secretary .......
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible
for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
Angela Miller OFFICIAL.RECUPU
Grants Specialist CITY SECRETARY'
FT. WORTH, T i'
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/4/2019
DATE: Tuesday,June 4, 2019 REFERENCE NO.: **C-29142
LOG NAME: 35FY19 DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG REDUCTION
PROGRAM
SUBJECT:
Ratify the Application for, and Authorize the Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Fiscal Year 2019 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program
Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed$400,000.00 from the U.S. Department of
Justice,Office of Justice Programs,National Institute of Justice, and
Authorize Execution of Related Agreement(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2019 DNA Capacity
Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant from the U.S. Department of
Justice,Office of Justice Programs,National Institute of Justice in an
amount not to exceed $400,000.00;
2. Authorize the acceptance of,if awarded,the Fiscal Year 2019 DNA
Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,National Institute of
Justice in an amount not to exceed$400,000.00; and
3. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department
of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,National Institute of Justice.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department(FWPD)will apply for program funding in
an amount not to exceed$400,000.00 in eligible grant expenses including
but not limited to training, supplies, equipment or contractual labor.
The goal of the United States Department of Justice DNA Capacity
Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Grant Program(Program) is to assist
eligible states and units of local government in processing,recording,
screening and analyzing forensic DNA and DNA database samples. The Program
also seeks to increase the capacity of public forensic DNA and DNA database
laboratories to help reduce the number of forensic DNA and DNA database
samples awaiting analysis.
Matching funds are not required under the Program. The funding type is
reimbursable.
The grant will include indirect costs if applicable.
A separate M&C will be brought forward once next years budget has been
approved asking for the adoption of an appropriation ordinance for the
funds, if they are awarded.
This Program will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public
institution of higher education: US. Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs,National Institute of Justice.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Police Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of
funds due to the City. If awarded,the City will be paid on a
reimbursement basis. The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval
of the above recommendations,receipt of the grant and adoption of an
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grants Operating
Federal Fund.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
Fund ID ID year (Chartfield 2)
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Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
Fund ID ID year (Chartfield 2)
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jesus Chapa (6192)
Originating Department Head: Ed Kraus (4140)
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris (4243)
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