HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24253-06-2020 Ordinance No. 24253-06-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $1,070,032.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ELIGIBLE
EXPENSES FOR THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
PROGRAM 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, subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount up to$1,070,032.00,for the purpose
of funding eligible expenses for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Taylor Paris(Jun 17,2D20 16:19 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 16, 2020
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/16/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0413
LOG NAME: 35CORONAVIRUS JAG FY2020
SUBJECT
Authorize Application for,and Acceptance of,if Awarded,the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Solicitation Formula
Grant for Fiscal Year 2020 from the United States Department of Justice,Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice
Assistance in the Amount of$1,070,032.00,Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice,and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for,and the acceptance of,if awarded,the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program
Solicitation Formula Grant for Fiscal Year 2020 from the United States Department of Justice,Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice
Assistance in the amount of$1,070,032.00;
2. Authorize Execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice;and
3. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount
of$1,070,032.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department(FWPD)has applied for program funding in the amount of$1,070,032.00 to prevent,prepare for,and respond
to the coronavirus. Allowable projects and purchases include,but are not limited to overtime,equipment(including law enforcement and medical
personal protective equipment),hiring,supplies(such as gloves,masks,sanitizer),training,travel expenses(particularly related to the distribution
of resources to the most impacted areas),and addresssing the medical needs of inmates in state,local,and tribal prisons,jails and detention
centers.
The goal of the United States Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant Fiscal Year 2020 Program is to provide
funding to assist eligible states,local units of government,and tribes in preventing,preparing for,and responding to the coronavirus. FWPD will
use the grant funding to pay for permissable expenses listed in the grant.
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:US
Department of Justice
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance 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 Grants Operating
Federal Fund.The Police Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.The Police Department will be
responsible for verifying availability of funds before incurring any obligation. If awarded,the City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller 4441