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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23908-11-2019 Ordinance No.23908-11-2019 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $217,631.00 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR REIMBURSEMENT-ELIGIBLE TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; 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 General Fund in the amount of $217,631.00 from available funds, for reimbursement-eligible training, equipment, and other improvements. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 Assistant City,Attorney a J. Ka ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 5, 2019 Q41 S City of Fort Worth,Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 11/05/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0290 LOG NAME: 35FY20TC911 PSAPASSTPRGM SUBJECT Authorize Acceptance of the Police Department's Share of the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District's Public Safety Answering Points Assistance Reimbursement Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2020 in the Amount of$217,631.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1.Authorize the acceptance of the Police Department's share of the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District's Public Safety Answering Points Assistance Program funds for Fiscal Year 2020 in the amount of$217,631.00 to be applied to reimburse the Police Department's expenditures for reimbursement-eligible training,equipment and other improvements;and 2.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $217,631.00 for the Police Department. DISCUSSION: The Tarrant County 9-1-1 District's Public Safety Answering Points Assistance Reimbursement Program(PSAP)was initiated to help ensure that emergency response communication units throughout the county are provided up-to-date training,equipment and operating tools.To apply,a local jurisdiction must expend a specified amount of funds in direct support of its emergency response communication units.These expenses can be for supplies,training,equipment,or other items with direct linkages to emergency response communication efforts.Once the threshold is met,the jurisdiction can receive a pro-rated amount based on population. The Police Department will use its reimbursement to pay for furniture,training and other related items for the Communications Center. 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 deposited into the General Fund as appropriated. The Police Department(and Financial Management Services)is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City and prior to any expense incurred,the Police Department also 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 4212 Additional Information Contact: Christianne Kellett 4225