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The Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) was approved • voters on March
4, 1995 and implemented on October 1, 1995, The Crime Control and Prevention District is
currently in its third phase, Section 363.209 of the Local Government Code requires the City of
Fort Worth to submit a funding application for the Fiscal Year 2010 to the Crime Control and
Prevention District Board • Directors.
On April 28, 2009, staff will provide the City Council with a presentation of the proposed funding
application for the FYI 0 CCPD budget. This Informal Report is provided in advance of that
presentation to outline the major components of the funding application and to provide the
schedule for City Council and Crime Control and Prevention District Board consideration.
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The proposed funding application totals $50,532,084 and supports the four major initiatives
outlined below.
1 . Violent Crime and Gangs
2. Neighborhood Crime
3. School Security and Youth
4. Police Department Enhancements
The funding application decreases 1,5% from the current year adopted budget. Revenue
projections indicate a I ♦ shortfall for FYI 0; however sufficient funds will be available to support
the proposed funding application,
In addition, the base budget reduction -was possible due to a reduction of $332,429 in the High
Mileage Vehicle Program when savings were identified as well as process 11mitations thiat are a
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The proposed funding application maintains funding for several new programs initiated or
enhanced in the current fiscal year including:
Community-based funding — The CCPD Board included funds totaling $200,000 in its
current budget for community-based crime prevention programs in response to requests
made during the Phase III renewal of the CCPD, Community programs were solicited
through a Request for Proposals process, which allowed for submissions from qualified
local 501 -c3 organizations seeking funding for programs that further the goals of the Crime
Control and Prevention District. The City currently has four active contracts totaling
$200,000, The funding application includes $200,000 for FY1 0.
Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program — Funding for the operation of two new Comin' Up
program sites, located in Districts 4 and 9, was included in the FY07 budget. Continued
funding in the amount of $383,011 will support on-going operations for the South Central
and Riverside area.
Safe Haven — The Safe Haven Program began in 1992 as part of the Weed and Seed
Grant, which expired September 30, 2000. Funding became available in the Crime Distric)
in FYOO. Safe Havens are places for children in targeted neighborhoods to play and learn
with other children without fear of being a victim of crime. Safe Havens are currently
operated by United Community Center, Inc., and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater
Forth Worth, with sites operating in Districts 2 and 8. Funding for this program will continue
at $507,768.
in addition to the base budget request, program Mprovements totaling $255,574 are proposed-
Graffiti Abatement Program Data Management Enhancements-Funding in the amount of
$70,026 will Provide software and two laptops which will allow the Graffiti Abatement
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Addition of two School Resource Officers — Funding in the amount of $185,548 will provide
the staffing and equipment necessary to respond to requests for additional School
Resource Officers from the Keller and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School
Districts. The Keller ISD has requested one officer to serve in a new high school scheduled
to open in school year 2009-2010. The Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is requesting an
officer for a new middle school scheduled to open in school year 2009-2010. In
accordance with the contracts, the school district will reimburse 50% for the police officer
position in a school where no officer is assigned and 100% • the personnel cost f or
additional officers.
Finally, the addition of $289,799 in funds in CCPD Administration was Identified for the upcoming
CCPD Renewal Election.
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Following the Pre-Council presentation • the complete funding application • April 28, 2009, an
M&C and public hearing will be scheduled for the May 5, 2009, City Council meeting. At that time,
the City Council will be asked to authorize the City Manager to submit the funding application to
the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors.
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors will consider the funding application
at its May 14, 2009 meeting, The Board will also hold a public hearing • May 28, 200• , prior to
taking action on the proposed funding application. If approved, the budget will be returned to the
City Council for a final public hearing and adoption on July 14, 2009.
Should you have any questions about the Proposed funding application prior to the April 281'
presentation, please contact Police Chief Jeffrey W. Halstead at 817-392-4213,
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