HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23907-11-2019 Ordinance No.23907-11-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
JUSTICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $266,945.00, FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ASSET FORFEITURE
PROGRAM IN FY2020; 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 Justice
Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$266,945.00,from available funds,for the purpose of funding the Asset
Forfeiture Program in FY2020.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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. K r
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 5, 2019
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/05/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0289
LOG NAME: 35FY20 FEDERAL STATE ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAMS
SUBJECT
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances in the Justice and State Asset Forfeiture Funds in the Amount of$433,736.00 for Fiscal Year 2020(ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$266,945.00 and
decrease the assigned fund balance by the same amount;and
2.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the State Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$166,791.00 and
decrease the assigned fund balance by the same amount.
DISCUSSION:
In the 35 plus years since the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984,authorized federal officials implemented a national Asset Forfeiture
Program(Program).The Program has become a powerful tool for targeting criminals,including drug dealers and white collar criminals who prey
on the vulnerable for financial gain.Forfeiture statutes are now prevalent and their use,along with other important anti-crime measures,have a
significant impact on crime reduction.
One of the most important provisions of the Program is the authorization to share federal forfeiture proceeds with cooperating state and local law
enforcement agencies.
Funds received from the Program can only be used by the Fort Worth Police Department(FWPD)to purchase items that are permissible under
the U.S.Department of Justice Guide to Equitable Sharing for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies and the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure Chapter 59, Forfeiture of Contraband.
For Fiscal Year 2020, FWPD estimates using$433,736.00 of these funds to cover permissible law enforcement operating expenditures,which
include:
-Training
-Minor Equipment
-Uniforms
-Classified Services
-Grant Matches
These projects are located Citywide.
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 and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances,funds
will be available in the current Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund and State Asset Forfeiture Fund as appropriated. Prior to an expenditure being
made,the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Kristina Ashton 4224