HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23965-12-2019 Ordinance No.23965-12-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE
AMOUNT UP TO $18,649.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT NARCOTICS UNIT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TACTICAL DIVERSION GROUP TASK
FORCE; 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 Other Fund in the amount up to $18,649.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
reimbursements for the Fort Worth Police Department Narcotics Unit's participation in the Drug Enforcement
Administration Tactical Diversion Group Task Force.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 ORM AND_LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY ;'
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 3, 2019 OF FO/ZT�
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/03/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0351
LOG NAME: 35FY2020DEATACDIV
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration,to Participate in the Drug
Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Group Task Force,Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in an Amount of$18,649.00,
Authorize Execution of Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Authorize the execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration,to participate in the Drug
Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Group Task Force;
2.Authorize the execution of an Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement governing the Task Force's equitable sharing requests and participation in
the United States Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program;
3.Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in an amount of$18,649.00;and
4.Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an amount
of$18,649.00,for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds for the Fort Worth Police Department Narcotics Unit's participation in the Drug
Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Group Task Force for fiscal year 2020,upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been part of the DEA Tactical Diversion Group Task Force(Task Force)since FY16(M&C's C-27717,C-
28080,C-28435,&C-28946 and contract numbers 48072,48951,51619).The Fort Worth Police officer assigned to this Task Force performs
activities and duties such as investigating individuals and/or organizations involved in diversionary schemes,investigating and reporting
intelligence data relating to trafficking of controlled pharmaceuticals,conducting undercover operations,and engaging in other traditional methods
of investigations.
There will be one officer assigned to the Task Force.Pursuant to the agreement,the DEA will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the officer's
overtime expenses and other eligible expenses as approved. Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement.No matching funds are required.
This Grant serves 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:Drug
Enforcement Administration
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation,receipt of funding,and adoption of the attached appropriation
ordinance,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating Other Fund.This is a reimbursement
grant.The Police Department is responsible for requesting all reimbursement.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Addana Gonzales 4217