HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23966-12-2019 Ordinance No.23966-12-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE
AMOUNT UP TO $125,961.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT NARCOTICS UNIT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION MULTI-AGENCY 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 $125,961.00, 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 Multi-agency 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETA7 /
Assistant City Attorney Vary J. Kk& 1 6
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 3, 2019 FORT
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/03/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0352
LOG NAME: 35FY20DEAMULTI-AGENCYTF
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Participate in the Drug
Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force,Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in an Amount of$125,961.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to participate in the
Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force;
2.Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in an amount of$125,961.00;and
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an amount
of$125,961.00,for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds for the Fort Worth Police Department Narcotics Unit's participation in the Drug
Enforcement Administration Multi-Agency Task Force for fiscal year 2020, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA)Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force
(Task Force)since its creation in 1985.Officers assigned to the Task Force perform activities designed to disrupt illicit drug trafficking in the
Tarrant County area.The duties of the Task Force include gathering and reporting intelligence data related to trafficking narcotics and dangerous
drugs,conducting undercover operations and engaging in other traditional methods of investigations.
Currently there are five officers assigned to the Task Force. Each officer must be detailed to the Task Force for a period of not less than two years.
Pursuant to the Agreement,the DEA will reimburse the City of Fort Worth up to$18,649.00 per officer for the officers'overtime expenses.
Additionally,the Agreement reimburses the City of Fort Worth in an amount not to exceed$32,716.00 for a portion of one clerical employee's
salary for performing administrative tasks related to the Task Force.
Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement.The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide matching funds.
This Task Force 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 recommendations,execution of the Agreement,and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the Grants Operating Other Fund.The Police Department is responsible for the collection and
deposit of funds due to the City.This is a reimbursement agreement.The Police Department is responsible for requesting all reimbursements.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
riginating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Gonzales 4217