HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24252-06-2020 Ordinance No. 24252-06-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $44,989.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2020
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 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$44,989.00, for the purpose of
funding the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Thomas R.Hansen(Jun 25,2020 10:57 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 16, 2020 F Rr
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/16/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0411
LOG NAME: 35NCTCOG INCIDENT MANAGEMENT GRANT
SUBJECT
Ratify Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,a Grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020 Incident
Management Equipment Purchase Program in an Amount Not to Exceed$44,989.00,Authorize Execution of Related Agreement,and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for,and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020
Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in an amount not to exceed$44,989.00-1
2.Authorize the execution of related agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020 Incident Management
Equipment Purchase Program;and
3.Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an
amount not to exceed$44,989.00 upon receipt of the funding.
DISCUSSION:
In 2003,the North Central Texas Council of Governments(NCTCOG)began providing Incident Management Training for all responders in the
region.The goal of the NCTCOG Freeway Incident Management Training Program is to initiate a common,coordinated response to traffic
incidents.The program objectives include building partnerships,enhancing safety for emergency personnel, reducing upstream traffic accidents,
improving the efficiency of the transportation system,and improving air quality in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
In support of the Freeway Incident Management Training Program, NCTCOG is conducting the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase
Program.The goal of the program is to assist agencies in purchasing equipment and technology that will advance program objectives. The Fort
Worth Police Department is seeking to purchase equipment and technology that will aid in quick incident clearance and mitigate crashes.If
funding is awarded, NCTCOG will reimburse the City for the purchase of the equipment and technology. This grant will provide up to$44,989.00 to
purchase equipment to address incidents and disabled vehicles in an efficient manner.
No local match required. Indirect cost is not allowable under this grant.
This project is located in 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: North
Central Texas Council of Governments
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached Appropriation Ordinance,funds
will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Police Department is responsible for
the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Priorto an expenditure being incurred,the Police Department has the responsibility to validate
the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris 4243