HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 38737AWARD NUMBER 2008-DJ-BX-0637
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF TARRANT,
DENTON AND WISE
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENT
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF ARLINGTON AND
FORT WORTH, AND COUNTY OF TARRANT, TEXAS
2008 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into by and between the COUNTY of
TARRANT, acting by and through its duly authorized representatives, hereinafter referred to as
COUNTY; the CITY of FORT WORTH, acting by and through its duly authorized representative,
hereinafter referred to as CITY; and the city of Arlington, acting by and through its duly authorized
representative, and hereinafter referred to as SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON; located entirely within
the State of Texas, witnesseth:
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the best
interests of all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the division of costs fairly
compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this agreement; and
WHEREAS, under the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal year
2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Program, the DOJ has awarded a total of $228,362 to be
distributed as follows: $143,931 to CITY and $84,431 to SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON; and
WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to provide the COUNTY $23,029 from the CITY'S portion of the JAG
award; and SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON agrees to provide the COUNTY $13,509 from its portion
of the JAG award; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has agreed to serve as the fiscal agent for the 2008 BYRNE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG), and distribute all such funds between the cooperating parties; and
WHEREAS, the CITY, SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON and COUNTY believe it to be in their best
interests to reallocate the JAG funds as set forth herein.
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Arlington and
Fort Worth, and the County of Tarrant, Texas
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NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and CITY, and SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON agree as follows:
Section 1.
CITY agrees to transfer a total of $70,922 of the JAG funds to SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON after the
receipt of such funds from the Department of Justice;
CITY agrees to transfer a total of $36,538 from its portion of the JAG funds to COUNTY after the
receipt of such funds from the Department of Justice; and
SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON agrees to transfer a total of $13,509 from its portion of the JAG funds to
the COUNTY, after the receipt of such funds.
Section 2.
CITY agrees to use $120,902 of the JAG funds for the purchase of staffing software and hand held
radios; and
SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON agrees to use $70,922 of the JAG funds for the purchase of personal
mobility devices and tactical carbine rifles; and
COUNTY agrees to use $36,538 of the JAG funds for the Mental Health -Law Enforcement Liaison
Program and the Adult Drug Treatment Court.
Section 3.
It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this agreement, no party waives, nor shall
be deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against
claims arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions.
Section 4.
Each party to this agreement will be responsible for its own actions in providing services under this
agreement and shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the furnishing of the services
by any other party.
Section 5.
This Agreement creates no rights in any third party.
Section 6.
As to each individual party, this contract incorporates by reference the terms and conditions contained
in the following four additional documents, as if set forth at length herein: (1) the Memorandum of
Understanding between the CITY and SUBRECIPIENT ARLINGTON; (2) the Memorandum of
Understanding between the CITY and COUNTY; (3) the Grant Award Agreement, and (4) the individual
municipalities' budgets. With the exception of those aforementioned agreements and/or documents,
this contract contains all commitments and agreements of the parties, and no oral or written
commitments have any force or effect to alter any term or condition of this agreement, unless in writing
and signed by authorized representatives of all parties.
Section 7.
This agreement is meant to take effect upon execution by the last of the parties hereto. The
term of this agreement expires on September 30, 2011, or upon the expiration of the last extension
granted by the Department of Justice with respect to this grant, whichever occurs later.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Arlington and
Fort Worth, and the County of Tarrant, Texas
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IN WITNESS WHEROF, the following authorized representatives execute this
agreement:
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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Tom Higgins
Assistant City Manager
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M&C No.: G-16247
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
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COUNTY OF TARRANT, TEXAS
By:
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rict Attorney, by:
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CITY OF ARLINGTON, TEXAS
By:
Deputy City Manager
Date:
Date:
Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Arlington and
Fort Worth, and the County of'I'arrant, Texas
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/19/2008 —Ord. No. 18224-08-2008
DATE: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 REFERENCE NO.: G-16247
LOG NAME: 35JAGFY08
SUB.IECT:
Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Application for and Acceptance of a $228,362.00 Fiscal Year 2008
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; Authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County and the City of Arlington; Authorize the City of Fort Worth to Serve as the Cognizant Fiscal
Agency; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the application for the Fiscal Year 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant to allow the public an opportunity to comment as required under the grant
application;
2. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant from the United States Department
oI Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for Fiscal Year 2008 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, not to exceed $228,362.00;
3. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement to have the City of Fort Worth serve as
the cognizant fiscal agency for the purpose of administrating this grant; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund by $228,362.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program allows state and local governments to
support a broad range of activities to prevent crime and to improve the criminal justice system. The City of
Fort Worth, along with City of Arlington is required to negotiate with Tarrant County to develop a program
budget and strategy. All funds must be pooled, a spending plan must be developed and one agency must
serve as the cognizant jurisdiction to apply for and disperse funds. A committee of all impacted law
enforcement agencies developed an application strategy and the City of Fort Worth was selected to serve as
the cognizant fiscal agency as it has for the past three years in connection with Justice Assistance Grants.
A total of $228,362.00 is available to be shared among Fort Worth, Arlington and Tarrant County and will be
distributed in the following manner:
Jurisdiction Funding Purpose
Tarrant County $ 36538.00 Mental Health Liaison and Adult Drug Court
City of Arlington $ 70922.00 Purchase of 22 Tactical Carbine Rifles and Four Three —Wheeled
Scooters for Special Events
City of Fort Worth $ 120902.00 Purchase Law Enforcement Staffing Software and Eight
Radios for Ministers Against Crime/Clergy and Police Alliance
No matching funds are required. Fort Worth is responsible for submitting the full grant application and will
upon receipt of the grant funds, distribute funding to Tarrant County and Arlington, as agreed among the
three entities.
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the recommendations, and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the
Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account(Centers
3R76 5(VARIOUS) 035423304020 $36.538.00
3R76 5(VARIOUS) 035423304030 $70.922.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423304010 $l20t9O2.00
3R76 451891 035423304000 $228.362.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head: Patricia J. Kneblick (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Larry Shaffer (4249)
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