HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24136-04-2020 Ordinance No. 24136-04-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $18,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENTS FROM
CITY OF DALLAS FOR PARTICPATION IN THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST
CHILDREN 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 Federal Fund in the amount up to $18,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
reimbursements for participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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Thomas R.Hansen(Apr 14,2020)
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:April 7, 2020
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/07/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0181
LOG NAME: 35FY20 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
SUBJECT
Authorize the Acceptance of an Award and Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dallas to Provide Funding for the Internet Crimes
Against Children Task Force,Authorize Acceptance of an Amount Up to$18,000.00 from the Department of Justice through the City of Dallas,and
Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Authorize the Acceptance of an Award and the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dallas to provide funding for the Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force;
2.Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to$18,000.00 for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force;and
3.Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of$18,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Dallas,on behalf of its Police Department,applied for and was awarded a grant to fund the Crimes Against Children Task Force(Task
Force)from the Department of Justice(DOJ)through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP)under the Federal
Missing and Exploited Children's Program.The Task Force targets internet crimes against children, including child solicitation and child
pornography.
This action will authorize the acceptance and execution of the award agreement.The City of Fort Worth has previously accepted the Internet
Crimes Against Children Grant through M&C C-28204 on May 2,2017.The City of Dallas has requested a new interlocal agreement with a new
start date of October 1,2019 and end date of September 30,2020.Per the Interlocal Agreement,the City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed for
expenses in an amount up to$18,000.00 for officer overtime,training,travel,and equipment used to combat internet-based crimes against
children.This is related to awards of$14,000.00 and$12,000.00 that was previously authorized by M&C's C-28204,C-28677,and C-
29049; resulting in a previous total of$26,000.00.
Indirect costs are not allowed under this Agreement.The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
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:City of
Dallas
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,acceptance of an award,execution of an Interlocal
Agreement,and adoption of the attached Appropriation Ordinance,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,of the
Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Police Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.The City will be paid
on a reimbursement basis.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating_Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243