HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17643-07-2007Ordinance No. 17643-07-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE OTHER VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS' CRIME VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A BILINGUAL, SPANISH-LANGUAGE
VICTIM ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2006-
2007 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $100,000, subject to receipt of the Other Victim
Assistance grant from the Attorney General of Texas' Crime Victim Services Division, for the
purpose of funding a bilingual, Spanish-language Victim Assistance Specialist for victims and their
families.
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 No. 17142 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 10, 2007
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/10/2007 -Ord. No. 17643-07-2007
DATE: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
LOG NAME: 350AGFY08 REFERENCE NO.: ~'*C-22237
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Application and Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Other Victim Assistance Grant
from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas' Crime Victim Services and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, grant funds in the amount of $100,000
from the Other Victim Assistance Grant from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas' Crime Victim
Services Division; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing, estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Fund in the amount of $100,000 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Other Victim Assistance Grant will fund a position for a bilingual, Spanish-language Victim Assistance
Specialist who can provide consistent services throughout the Fort Worth Police Department for victims and
their families who need Spanish-language bilingual services. This position will also be responsible for
targeting the Hispanic population in the City of Fort Worth in an effort to provide public awareness of victim
services available, victim's rights, local resources and crime victims' compensation.
Funding of $74,368 will provide the Victim Assistance Specialist's salary for 24 months, $24,750 will fund
the associated fringe benefits, and $882 will fund grant required travel and training.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Grant Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451977 035473205000 $100,000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035473205010 $100,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Joe Paniagua (6191)
Originating Department Head: Ralph Mendoza (4211)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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