HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17673-07-2007Ordinance No. 17673-07-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $499,553 SUBJECT TO RECEIl'T OF
THE GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF Z'I~ GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE COMPUTER CRIME FRAUD
AND VIDEO EVIDENCE EXPANSION, COLD CASE INVESTIGATION, DOMESTIC
ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM, AND ENI][ANCED DOMESTIC ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMI7LATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWTTI~; 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 2007-2008, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $499,553
subject to receipt of the grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the purpose of
funding the Computer Crime Fraud and Video Evidence Expansion, Cold Case Investigation, Domestic
Assault Response Team, and Enhanced Domestic Assault Response Team.
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 incorporated into the ordinance of the municipal government of the City of Fort
Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2007, and ending September 30, 2008, 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APP iOVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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ssistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 31, 2007
Co~jr ®f Fort VI/orth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/31/2007 -Ordinance No. 17673-07-2007
DATE: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
LOG NAME: 35CJDGRANTSFY08
REFERENCE NO.: ~*G-15798
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2008 Criminal Justice Division Grant
Funds, Authorize Provision of Matching Funds and Assurances Required by the Criminal Justice
Division and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMEND~4TION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the. City Manager to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate, if awarded, four 2008 grants
from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD). These FY 2008 grants include Computer
Crime Fraud and Video Evidence Expansion, Cold Case Investigation, Domestic Assault Response Team,
and Enhanced Domestic Assault Response Team;
2. Authorize the City Manager to agree to provide all required matching funds;
3. Authorize the City Manager to designate the Assistant City Manager who oversees the Police
Department as the authorized official to accept, reject or alter the CJD grants after they are awarded;
4. Provide assurance that funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full in the event of loss or
misuse of CJD grant funds;
5. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $168,975 from the State Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants
Fund for the City's match; and
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $499,553 upon receipt of the grants.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office funds grant projects throughout the
state. The Police Department has written four grant applications for the FY 2008 Grant Cycle. Each project
is described below:
Computer Crime Fraud and Video Evidence Expansion- Total $88,025 (CJD $79,222, City Match $8,803)
This project will continue to address computer related fraud crimes, credit card fraud, identity theft and
Internet based scams. In addition, this year's grant will also include enhancement of video evidence. If the
grant is awarded, funds will be used for salary and benefits for one Detective, training, vehicle rental and
insurance. This is a continuation application for a fourth year of funding.
Cold Case Investigation-Total $109,752 (CJD $98,292, City Match $11,460)
This project will allow one Detective to work full time on investigation of unsolved homicides. If the grant is
awarded, funds will pay for the Detective's salary and benefits, travel, vehicle rental and insurance. This is
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a continuation application for a seventh year of funding.
Domestic Assault Response Team (DART) Total $116,223 (CJD $75,544, City Match $40,679)
The DART grant budget includes two Victim Assistance Specialists. These personnel will be focused on
two activities, (1) providing follow-up services to victims of domestic violence and (2) providing prevention
education and outreach. The grant budget includes salary, fringe, training, supplies, and outreach
materials. This is a continuation application for a tenth year of funding.
Enhanced Domestic Assault Response Team (Enhanced DART)-
Total $185,553 (CJD $77,520, City Match $108,033)
The Enhanced DART project provides funding for two Detectives who are dedicated to investigation of
family violence offenses. The Detectives work in conjunction with staff & volunteers under the DART
project. This is a continuation application for a tenth year of funding.
Matching funds in the amount of $168,975 will be included in the FY 2007-2008 City Manager's Proposed
Budget for the State Awarded Assets Fund.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available contingent upon approval of the 2007-2008
operating budget, as appropriated of the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/AccountJCenters
GR76 451644 035202199000
GR76 451644 035202200000
GR76 451644 035202201000
GR76 451644 035202202000
GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 035202199010
GR76 5 VARIOUS) 035202201010
GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 035202202010
GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 035202200010
GR76 472108 035202199000
GR76 472108 035202200000
GR76 472108 035202201000
GR76 472108 035202202000
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$75.544.00 R108 538070 0352000
$77.520.00
$79.222.00
$98.292.00
$116,223.00
$88.025.00
$109,752.00
$185.553.00
$40,679.00
$108.033.00
8 803.00
$11,460.00
$168.975.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6191)
Originating Department Head: Ralph Mendoza (4211)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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