HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23882-10-2019 Ordinance No.23882-10-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE GULF STATES REGIONAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE; 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 of $150,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the Gulf States
Regional Law Enforcement Technology Assistance Initiative.
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 23835-09-2019, 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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Assistant City Attorney Ma J. ayse
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 15, 2019
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/15/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0226
LOG NAME: 35DOJ GULF STATES TECHNOLOGY GRANT FY19
SUBJECT
Ratify Application and Approve Acceptance of, if Awarded,the Fiscal Year 2019 Gulf States Regional Law Enforcement Technology Assistance
Initiative in an Amount not to Exceed$150,000 from the U.S.Department of Justice,Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice
Assistance,Authorize Execution of Related Agreement,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Ratify the application for and approve the acceptance of,if awarded,the Fiscal Year 2019 Gulf States Regional Law Enforcement Technology
Assistance Initiative from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount not to exceed$150,000,
2.Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the U.S.Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance,and
3.Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of$150,000.00,subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Justice under the Gulf States Regional Law Enforcement Technology Assistance Initiative awards grants to
States and units of local government to help improve the gathering,analysis and dissemination of information critical to investigating,reporting and
responding to crimes,and suspicious activity in communities. The Program also seeks to improve collaboration among law enforcement
agencies and reduce crime.
Funding will be used for software for the newly recognized Fusion Center for the purpose of improving coordination and cooperation across
jurisdictions.
The Fort Worth Police Department(FWPD)will apply for program funding in an amount not to exceed$150,000 in eligible grant expenses
including but not limited to software and technology.
Matching funds are not required under the Program.The funding type is reimbursable.
Indirect Cost is an eligible expense under this grant.
This Program will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:US
Department of Justice.
FISCAL INFORMATION/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 Fiscal Year 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: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243