HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23843-09-2019 Ordinance No.23843-09-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANTS, IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $2,562,461.00, FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES AS OUTLINED
BELOW; 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 2019-2020 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund in the amount up to$2,562,461.00, subject to receipt of the grants, for the purposes
as outlined below:
FUND AMOUNT RECEIPT FROM/FOR PURPOSE OF
Grants Operating Federal Fund 250,000.00 2019 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
Grants Operating Federal Fund 316,909.00 FY 2019 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
U.S. Department of Justice,Office of Victims of Crime, Law
Grants Operating Federal Fund 209,126.00 Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist
Grants Operating Federal Fund 231,252.00 Texas Department of Transportation STEP Comprehensive Grant
Grants Operating Federal Fund 62,502.00 Texas Department of Transportation STEP Commercial Motor Vehicle
Texas Office of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division,General
Grants Operating Federal Fund 348,745.00 Victim Assistance Direct Services
U.S. Department of Justice,Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Grants Operating Federal Fund 480,961.00 Assistance Grant
U.S. Department of Transportation,Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Grants Operating Federal Fund 662,966.00 Administration,High Priority Grant
Total r 2,562,461.00
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 incorporated into the ordinance effecting the budget of the municipal government
of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30,
2020, 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 AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kqs r
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 24. 2019
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/24/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0190
LOG NAME: 35POLICE GRANTS FY20 APPROPRIATION
SUBJECT
Adopt Ordinance Increasing Receipts and Appropriations in Identified Projects in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in a Total Amount of
$2,562,461.00 For Fort Worth Police Department Grants for Fiscal Year 2020(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the identified projects
within the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the specified amounts,with all such amounts subject to award of grant and receipt of funds;
Project Amount
1.2019 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants $250,000
2.2019 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction(CEBR)Program $316,909
3. U.S. Department of Justice,Office of Victims of Crime, Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist $209,126
4.Texas Department of Transportation STEP Comprehensive Grant $231,252
5.Texas Department of Transportation STEP Commercial Motor Vehicle $62,502
Texas Office of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division, General Victim Assistance Direct Services $348,745
7. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, High Priority Grant $662,966
8. U.S.Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant $480,961
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)is to appropriate grant funds that are anticipated to be received during fiscal year
2020. The application deadlines for these grants have already passed;however the award period will not begin until the new fiscal year begins.
The chart below reflects the name of the grant,the anticipated amount of award,the status of City Council Authorization for each and match
requirement.
Authorization Indirect
Title Amount Match
M&C/Resolution Budgeted
1.Coverdell $250,000 Pending INot required N/A
2. DNA Capacity $316,909 C-29142 Not required N/A
3. LE Victim Specialist $209,126 IlPending JNot7required Yes
4.TxDOT STEP $231,252 C-29009 11yes,Asset Forfeiture Fund Yes
5.TxDOT CMV $62,502 C-29008 Yes,Asset Forfeiture Fund Yes
6.VOCA 11$348,745 M&C 19-0132 Yes,Operating Budget-existing staff Yes
7.High Priority $662,966 C-29088 Yes,Operating Budget-existing staff N/A
8 JAG FY19 11$480,961 C-29151 Not Required N/A
Historically,staff often waited until after a grant was awarded to request authority to apply and seek appropriation of the funds in question. At the
recommendation of the Grants Accounting Division,staff plans to employ a more pro-active approach going forward and seeking appropriation of
anticipated award at the same time authority to apply for the grant is being requested. This M&C serves as clean up for grants that are currently
pending receipt of award. Because the City's Grant Funds are considered life of project appropriations that are encumbered until the individual
projects are completed,these approrpriations will automatically roll forward to subsequent fiscal years without further action being required.
ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The
Police Department is responsible for the collection of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being made,the Police Department has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.These are reimbursement grants.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243