HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5213-04-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5213-04-2020
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
PROJECT FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE TESTING GRANT PROGRAM FROM
THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION AND
MAKING ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office (CJD) funds grant projects
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from the CJD for Fort Worth Police Department Crime
Laboratory Unit for costs associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual
assault or other sex offenses, including the screening, processing, testing, and/or entering relevant
information into CODIS for sexual assault evidence collection kits (SAK) during the Fiscal Year 2021 Grant
Cycle; and
WHEREAS, the release of the grant funds is contingent upon the completion of specified
requirements set by the CJD, including the passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain
assurances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH,TEXAS,THAT:
1. The City Council approves the submission of the grant application to the Office of the Governor;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to
apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City; and
3. In the event of loss or misuse of the CJD grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned
to the CJD in full.
ADOPTED THIS 7th day of April 2020.
ATTEST: ORT
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Mary . Kayser, C ty cr t U
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/07/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0243
LOG NAME: 35STATE SAK FY2021
SUBJECT
Ratify the Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2021 from
the Office of the Governor,Public Safety Office,Criminal Justice Division in an Amount Not to Exceed$200,000.00,Authorize Execution of a Grant
Agreement With the Office of the Governor,Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for,and authorize acceptance of,if awarded,the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2021
from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office,Criminal Justice Division in the amount of$200,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office,Criminal Justice Division;
3.Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of$200,000.00 and to make assurances as required by the Sexual
Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program;and
4. Adopt attached Appropriation Ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory(FWPD-CL)has applied for program funding in the amount of$200,000.00 for costs
associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses. If awarded,allowable uses of funds
are limited to the screening,processing,and/or entering relevant information into Combined DNA Index System for sexual assault evidence
collection kits and will pay for: 1)overtime or temporary/contract workers who screen and/or process sexual assault kits,2)contractual services for
screening and/or processing of sexual assault kits,3)supplies and equipment used in the screening and/or processing of sexual assault kits,or 4)
salaries and benefits for workers who screen and/or process sexual assault kits.
FWPD-CL will use the grant funding to outsource backlogged DNA sexual assault kits to a qualified Combined DNA Index System vendor in an
effort to reduce the number of sexual assault kit backlogs.
Matching funds are not required under the grant.The funding type is reimbursable.
Indirect costs are an allowable budget category in the grant.The budget will include indirect costs if applicable.
The grant will serve 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:Office
of the Governor
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,Adoption of the Appropriation Ordinance,and receipt of the
grant,funds will be deposited to the Grants Operating State Fund. This is a reimbursement grant. The Police Department is responsible for the
collection and deposit of funds due to the City if awarded.Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Police Department has the responsibility to
validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller 4441