HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24009-01-2020 Ordinance No. 24009-01-2020
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
OVERTIME COSTS FROM 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 in the amount up to $18,649.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
reimbursements for overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task
Force Group 2 SURGE for FY2020.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 A TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETA
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kkyer
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 14,2020 ---
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/14/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0030
LOG NAME: 35FY2020 HIDTA TASK FORCE GROUP 2 SURGE
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration,for Reimbursement of
Overtime Costs in an Amount Up to$18,649.00 for Participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force Group 2 SURGE
for Fiscal Year 2020,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,for reimbursement of
overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force Group 2 SURGE for Fiscal Year 2020;
2.Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to$18,649.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for one officer assigned to the Texoma High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force Group 2 SURGE for one year;and
3.Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an amount
of$18,649.00,upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1999,the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States Department of Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)to address the problem of drug trafficking in North Texas through various task forces.The Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
(HIDTA)Task Force Group 2 SURGE seeks to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the City of Fort Worth by immobilizing targeted violators and
trafficking organizations,gathering and reporting intelligence data relating to trafficking of narcotics and other dangerous drugs,and by conducting
undercover operations where appropriate.
The task force will also engage in other traditional methods of investigations in order that the task force's activities will result in effective
prosecution in both State and federal courts.
The Fort Worth Police Department currently will assign one officer to the Texoma HIDTA Task Force Group 2 SURGE.The City of Fort Worth will
be reimbursed by the DEA for overtime expenses related to the department's participation in the task force in an amount not to exceed
$18,649.00. Benefits such as retirement, FICA and other expenses are not reimbursable.No matching funds are required.This is a
reimbursement agreement and indirect costs are prohibited.
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 the 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: Adriana Gonzales 4217