HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20212-05-2012Ordinance No. 20212 -05 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $207,680.00,
$60,000.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM FY2011 ENHANCED
COLLABORATIVE MODEL TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE
REMAINING FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PARTICIPATING IN THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI- TRAFFICKING TEAM;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERA 31LITY 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 2011 -2012 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $207,680.00, $60,000.00 subject to receipt of a grant from FY2011 Enhanced
Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking and the remaining from available funds, for the purpose
of participating in the North Texas Anti- Trafficking Team.
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 juri sdiction, 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 No.1 991 1 -09 -201 1 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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COUNCIL ACTION: ` Approved on 511>5/2012 Ordinance No. 20212 -05 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25616
LOG NAME: 352011 HUMANTRAFFICKING
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding to Conduct Human Trafficking Investigations
through Participation in the Fiscal Year 2011 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking
Grant, Authorize Acceptance in the Amount of $60,000.00 in Grant Funds from the Department of Justice
through the City of Arlington, Authorize Matching Funds in an Amount Up to $147,680.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize:
1. Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Arlington and Dallas to participate in
the North Texas Anti - Trafficking Team;
2. Accept an estimated $60,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2011 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat
Human Trafficking Grant;
3. Authorize the City to provide an in kind match of $147,680.00 associated with an officer's salary for two
years; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $207,680.00, subject to the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has been an active participant in the North Texas Anti - Trafficking Team ( NTATT).
The mission of the NTATT is to rescue trafficking victims and to ensure their safety, well being and health
through proactive laws enforcement and social service delivery using a victim centered approach. The
program is funded by the Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2011 Enhanced Collaborative Model to
Human Trafficking Grant. The fiscal agent of the grant is the City of Arlington. Through grant funds, the
City of Arlington will reimburse the Police Department up to $60,000.00 for overtime and travel. The City
will make an in kind match in the amount of $147,680.00, which covers the officer's salary for two years.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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 Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers FROM Fund /Account/Centers
2.) GR76 451891 035423567000
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$60,000.00
4.) GR76 WARIOUS) 035423567010 $60,000.00
3.) GR76 488339 035423567020 $147,680.00
4.) GR76 517040 035423567020 $147.680.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Jeff Halstead (4211)
Christy Rodriguez (4244)
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