HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23979-12-2019 Ordinance No.23979-12-2019
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 OF
OVERTIME COSTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, 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, subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount up to $18,649.00, for the purpose of
reimbursements of overtime costs for participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas/Fort Worth
Airport/Interdiction Task Force (SURGE Funded).
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/10/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0376
LOG NAME: 35DEADFW20 SURGE
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration to Participate in the Drug
Enforcement Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Airport/interdiction Task Force(SURGE Funded),Authorize Acceptance in an Amount Up to
$18,649.00 for the Reimbursement of Overtime Costs 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport/interdiction Task Force(SURGE Funded);
2.Authorize the acceptance in an amount up to$18,649.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for one officer assigned to the Task Force;
and
3.Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the
amount of$18,649.00 upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department had been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Agency(DEA)Dallas/Fort Worth Airport/Interdiction Task
Force(Task Force)from 1985 through 2015,and the Police Department would like to increase participation on the Task Force by adding one
additional officer who is SURGE funded. In this one-year agreement there is one officer added to the Task Force.The DEA will reimburse the City
of Fort Worth for overtime costs only up to the amount of$18,649.00 per officer,per year.
During the period of assignment to the Task Force,the City of Fort Worth will remain responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits,
including additional overtime if necessary,of the officer assigned to the Task Force.
Indirect costs are not allowable expenses under this agreement.
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 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 reimbursements.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Kristina Ashton 4224