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Memorandum of Understanding
Between
The City of Fort Worth, TX
and
The County of Tarrant, TX
1. PARTIES. The parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are the City of Fort
Worth, Texas (hereinafter referred to as "Recipient") and the County of Tarrant, Texas
("Subrecipient").
2. AUTHORITY. This MOU sets forth the Recipient's and the Subrecipient's responsibilities
under the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Fiscal Year 2010
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
3. PURPOSE. The purpose of this MOU is to enhance the working relationship between the
parties in order to facilitate effective implementation of the FY 2010 JAG, in compliance
with the DOJ Program requirements. Once awarded, grant funds in the amount of $152,93 9
shall provide for the court and liaison program for the Tarrant Police Department as outlined
in the Budget Narrative, attached as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by reference the
same as if fully copied and set forth at length.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Recipient:
1) The Recipient is the cognizant fiscal agency of the FY 2010 JAG Funds and agrees to
participate in a collaborative manner with the Subrecipient throughout the life of the
grant.
2) After the FY 2010 JAG is awarded, the Recipient shall facilitate and manage the
grant throughout the life of the grant, as required by the grant award document.
3) The Fort Worth Police Department -- Administrative Services Bureau — Grants and
Contracts Management Division (ASB-GCMD). will oversee the administration,
procurement, and reporting for the Subrecipeint' s grant -funded activities and will act
as the Fiscal Agent for the FY 2010 JAG Program funds. Additionally, ASB-GCMD
will review and approve andlor request approval from DOJ of any written requests by
subrecipient for modifications of attached budget (attached as Exhibit A).
4. The Recipient shall pay the Subrecipient an amount not to exceed $152,93 9 from
available grant funds for approved services and expenses rendered in accordance with
the terms of this memorandum of understanding upon receipt of a proper and verified
invoice with satisfactory program accompanying documentation of services provided.
The reimbursement made to the Subrecipient shall not exceed actual costs incurred to
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provide the services under this grant. Actual costs, both direct and indirect, must be
reasonable and allowable as those terms are defined and explained in the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-122 and 1-110.
B. Subrecipient:
1. Participate in a collaborative effort with the Recipient in the application,
administration, and implementation of the FY 2010 JAG* collaboration to last
throughout the life of the grant.
2. Meet all requirements pertaining to administration, procurement, and reporting in
connection with the FY 2010 JAG Requirements to be met include those found in
(1) the Office of Management and Budget circulars, (2) the Office of Justice
Programs Financial Guidelines, and (3) Exhibit B to this MOU, entitled "Award
Document", which is incorporated by reference as part of this MOU.
3. Submit to the Recipient monthly performance reports regardless of level of activity.
In addition, the Subrecipient shall submit program updates and other reports
requested by the Recipient and U S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice
Assistance in appropriate format and on a timely basis and make available at
reasonable times and for reasonable periods records and other programmatic or
financial records, books, reports, and supporting documents for reviewing and
copying by the Recipient, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance or
their authorized representatives. The monthly reports are due to the Recipient no later
than the 15th calendar day of the following month. The monthly performance reports
must contain the following information:
1) A detailed list of all projects or activities for which FY 10 JAG monies were
expended or obligated during the previous month, including —
a) The name of project or activity;
b) A description of project or activity; and
c) An evaluation of the completion status of the project or activity.
4. Submit monthly Request for Reimbursement (RFR) foiuis and vendor report forms
with an original signature by an authorized representative to Mary Wilson ASB-
GCMD, Fort Worth Police Department, 350 West Belknap Street, Fort Worth, TX
76102 no later than the 15f" calendar day of the month following expenditures.
Reimbursements by the Recipient will not be made until after receipt of an acceptable
and approved RFR and a monthly programmatic report from the Subrecipient.
Reimbursements shall be made within 30 days receipt of said documents. The
monthly RFRs and Vendor Report Forms must contain the following information:
1) 1 he amount of FY 10 JAG funds that were expended to projects or activities
during the previous month, and
2) 1 he amount of FY 10 JAG funds that were obligated during the previous
month.
5. Submit any and all proposed changes to attached budget to the Recipient prior to any
expenditure deviation from approved budget. No expenditures inconsistent with
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attached budget shall be made by Subrecipient prior to receiving written approval
from Recipient. Failure to obtain pre -approval for deviations from budget may result
in a denial of reimbursement.
6. Maintain financial, programmatic, and supporting documents, statistical records, and
other records pertinent to claims submitted during the contract period for a minimum
of five (5) years after the termination of the contract period, or for five (5) years after
the end of the federal fiscal year in which services were provided. If any litigation,
claim, or audit involving these records begins before the fifth (5) year period expires,
the Recipient will notify the Subrecipient of such litigation, claim or audit and
Subrecipient will be responsible for maintaining the records and documents for not
less than three (3) years after the final conclusion of all litigation, claims, or audits
Litigation is considered resolved when a final order is issued, or a written agreement
is entered into between the DOJ, Recipient and Subrecipient. Audits are considered
concluded upon the closure of the audit covering the entire award period.
5. POINTS OF CONTACT
A. Recipient
The primary point of contact for Recipient is Mary Wilson, telephone number: (817) 392-
4239, email address: marv.wtlson2nfortworthaov.org. Monthly RFRs should be submitted,
in writing, to the Fort Worth Police Department, 350 West Belknap Street, Fort Worth, TX
76102, Attention: Mary Wilson.
Performance reports should be submitted by the Project Directors of the aforementioned FY
2010 Justice Assistance Grant programs in writing to Fort Worth Police Department, 350
West Belknap Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, Attention: Mary Wilson or by email to
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B. Subrecipient
The primary point of contact for Subrecipient is G.K. Maenius, Tarrant County
Administrator, 100 East Weatherford St. Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0609, 817-884-1734.
C. Recipient and Subrecipient
Before any item included in an RFR would be denied as unallowable, Recipient agrees to
confer with Subrecipient to allow for clarification and explanation. Recipient agrees to
memorialize in writing any oral conversations concerning this subject matter.
6. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This MOU, consisting of six pages and exhibits,
represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of fort Worth, TX and the County of Tarrant, TX
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discussions and negotiations, representations and agreements whether written or oral as
related specifically to the U.S. Department of Justice, FY 2010 JAG.
7. IMMUNITY. The Parties and their respective governing bodies do not waive their
sovereign immunity by entering into this MOU, and each fully retains all immunities and
defenses provided by law or otherwise with respect to any action based on or occurring as a
result of this MOU
S. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. By executing this MOU, the parties agree to work
together to secure grant funding for court and liaison program as outlined. However, the
parties to this MOU do not intend to enter a legal partnership, as that term is used to describe
a legal entity and to involve Joint and several liabilities. Recipient shall operate hereunder as
an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of Subrecipient.
Likewise, Subrecipient shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an
officer, agent, servant or employee of the Recipient. Neither Recipient nor Subrecipient shall
be responsible under the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior for the acts and omissions of the
officers, members, agents, servants, employees, or officers of the other.
9. OTHER PROVISIONS. Nothing in this MOU is intended to conflict with any current laws
or regulations or with the directives of the City of Fort Worth or the County of Tarrant. The
provisions of this MOU are severable and if for any reason a clause, sentence, paragraph or
other part of this MOU shall be determined to be invalid by a court or federal or state agency,
board or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
Any monies expended by a party under or in connection with this MOU must come from
funds currently available to that party.
10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This MOU will become effective on the date it is executed by both
parties and remain in effect throughout the grant period Each party represents that this
MOU has been executed by a representative with the authority to contract on behalf of that
party This MOU is null and void if funds are not awarded
11. MODIFICATION. This MOU may be modified upon the mutual written consent of the
parties. Any such written communications should be sent to the following persons at the
following addresses:
For the City of Fort Worth:
Mary Wilson
Grant Specialist
City of Fort Worth Police Department
350 West Belknap
Fort Worth, TX 76102
For the County of Tarrant:
G K Maenius
100 East Weatherford
Fort Worth TX 76196-0609
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12 TERMINATION. This MOU will remain in effect until the later of (1) the expiration of the
grant period or (2) the submission of the final report regarding the FY 2010 Justice
Assistance Grant to the Department of Justice, unless one of the parties earlier requests
termination or modification of the MOU, accompanied by 60 days' notice of such request.
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COUNTY OF TARRANT
B. Glen Whitley
County Judge
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
County of Tarrant
Assistant District Attorney
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
Tom Higgins
Assistant City Manager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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Monica Wofford Wood
Assistant City Attorney
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Tarrant County- $152,939
Position
Case Manager
Position
Case Manager
Purpose of
Travel
Attend NADPC
#17
Budget Detail Worksheet
Description
Responsible for monitoring the progress
of participants assigned to the adult drug
court
Retirement = 11.86%
FICA = 7.65%
Insurance=
To be
determined
Item
Description
Item
on Project
100
Personnel Sub -Total
Fringe Benefits Sub -Total:
Flight for 5staff x $600
Registration 5staff x $700
Hotel 5staff x $200 x 5 days
Per Diem 5staff x $40 x 5days
No funding requested in this category
excarizCia
Item
Pens, paper, staples, etc
Position
No funding requested in this category
City of Fort Worth
Description
Computation
Total
$43,190.78 1
Total
$5122.43
$3304.09
$10,740.00
$19,166.52
Cost
Flights $3000
Registration = $3500
Hotel = $5000
Per Diem =$1000
Travel Sub -Total $12,500
Computation
Equipment Sub -Total
Computation
Cost
Cost
$0
Supplies Sub -Total $1,612.70
Total
Construction Sub -Total
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$0
Contract with Mental
Health Mental
Retardation of
Tarrant County funds
Position
No funding requested in this category
Description
Funds will be used for Personnel and Operating
expenses such as salary , staff travel, equipment,
office supplies, staff training, and office lease to
support the personnel and administration of the Law
Liaison program.
Position
No funding requested in this category
Budget Category
A. Personnel
B. Fringe
C. Travel
D Equipment
E Supplies
F Construction
G. Consultants and Contractor Services
H. Other Costs
I. Indirect costs
City of Fort Worth
Description
Description
Other Costs Sub -Total 1
on Project
Indirect Costs Sub -Total
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
Federal Request:
Non -Federal Amount:
% on
Project Total
$76,469.00
Sub -Total
% on Project 1 Total
$oj
Total j
$o
Amount
$43,190.78
$19,166.52
$12,500
$0
$1,612.70
$0
$76,469
$0
$o
$152,939
$152,939
$-0
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Tarrant County- $152,939
Budget Narrative
A. Personnel: $43,190.78
The Tarrant County Adult Drug Court (DIRECT) is requesting $43,190.78 in personnel cost for
a full-time Case Manager. These funds will pay for an existing employee currently funded by
JAG.
B. Fringe Benefits. $19,166.52
Fringe benefits for this position are calculated at 11.86 of salary for retirement, 7.65% of the
salary for FICA, and $10,740.00 for the cost of group insurance. The total cost of fringe is
$19,166.72
C. Travel: $12,500
The Tarrant County Adult Drug Court is requesting $12,500.00 for 5 drug court staff to attend
the National Association of Drug Court Profession Conference #17. The cost is about $2500.00
per person for registration, hotel, flight and meals
D. Equipment No funds are requested in this category.
E. Supplies• $1,612.70
The Tarrant County Adult Drug Court is requesting $1,612.70 for paper, pens, staples, and other
supplies needed for the daily operations of an office.
F. Construction: No funds are requested in this category.
G. Consultants and Contractors. $76,469
Under a contract with Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County funds will be used
for Personnel and Operating expenses such as salary, staff travel, equipment, office supplies,
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staff training, and office lease to support the personnel and administration of the Law Liaison
program. (See Section G)
H. Other Costs: No funds are requested in this category.
I. Indirect Costs: No funds are requested in this category.
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City of Fort Worth
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Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Grant
I. RECIPIENT NAME AND ADDRESS ('Including Zip Code) 4. AWARD NUMBER: 2010-DJ-BX-0164
City of Fort Worth
350 West Belknap Street • 5. PROJECT PERIOD: FROM
Fort Worth, TX 76102-2004
BUDGET PERIOD: FROM
IA. GRANTEE IRSNENDOR NO.
756000528
3. PROJECT TITLE
2010 JAG project
12. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
i 6. AWARD DATE 08/04/2010
'-
8. SUPPLEMENT NUMBER
00
9. PREVIOUS AWARD AMOUNT
10. AMOUNT OF THIS AWARD
I I. TOTAL AWARD
PAGE I OF 5
10/01/2009 TO 09/30/2013
10/01 /2009 TO 09/30/2013
: 7. ACTION -
TIIE ABOVE GRANT PROJECT 1S APPROVED SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS AS ARE SET FORTH
ON THE ATTACHED PAGE(S).
13. STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR GRANT
This project is supported under FYI (BJA -JAG) 42 USC 3750, et seq.
15. METHOD OF PAYMENT
GPRS
AGENCY APPROVAL
16. TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL
James I1. Burch 11
Acting Director
17. SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL
20. ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION CODES
FISCAL FUND BUD. DIV.
YEAR CODE ACT. OFC. REG. SUB, POMS AMOUNT
X B DJ 80 00 00
887364
OJP FORM 4000/2 (REV. 5-87) PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.
Initial
SO
S 887,364
S 887,364
GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE
18. TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GRANTEE OFFICIAL 7
Torn Higgins
Assistant City Manager
19. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT OFFICIAL
AGENCY L'SE ONLY
21. JDJUGT0790
19A. DATE
Department of Justice
Office oflustice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
PROJECT NUMBER 20I0-UJ-BX-0164
AWARD CONTINUATION
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Grant
AWARD DATE 08/04/2010
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The recipient agrees to comply with the financial and administrative requirements set forth in the current edition of the
Office ofJustice Programs (OJP) Financial Guide.
2. The recipient acknowledges that failure to submit an acceptable Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (if recipient is
required to submit one pursuant to 28 C.F.R. Section 42.302), that is approved by the Office for Civil Rights, is a
violation of its Certified Assurances and may result in suspension or termination of funding, until such time as the
recipient is in compliance.
3. The recipient agrees to comply with the organizational audit requirements of OMB Circular A- 133, Audits of States,
Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations, and further understands and agrees that funds may be withheld, or
other related requirements may be imposed, if outstanding audit issues (if any) from OMB Circular A-133 audits (and
any other audits of OJP grant funds) are not satisfactorily and promptly addressed, as further described in the current
edition of the OJP Financial Guide, Chapter 19.
4. Recipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of the
enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government, without the
express prior written approval of O1P.
5. The recipient must promptly refer to the DOJ OIG any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, contractor,
subgrantee, subcontractor, or other person has either 1) submitted a false claim for grant funds under the False Claims
Act; or 2) committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or
similar misconduct involving grant funds. This condition also applies to any subrecipients. Potential fraud, waste,
abuse, or misconduct should be reported to the OIG by -
mail:
Office of the Inspector General
U.S. Department ofJustice
Investigations Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Room 4706
Washington, DC 20530
e-mail: oig.hotline(a3usdol.gov
hotline: (contact information in English and Spanish): (800) 869-4499
or hotline fax: (202) 616-9881
Additional information is available from the DOJ OIG website at www.usdoj.govfoig.
6. Recipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of any
contract or subaward to either the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its
subsidiaries, without the express prior written approval of OW.
7. The recipient agrees to comply with any additional requirements that may be imposed during the grant performance
period if the agency determines that the recipient is a high -risk grantee. Cf. 28 C.F.R. parts 66, 70.
Department ofJustice
Office oflusticc Programs AWARD CONTINUATION
Bureau of Justice Assistance SHEET
Grant
PROJECT NUMBER 2010-DJ-BX•0164
AWARD DATE 08/04/2010
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
8. To support public safety and justice information sharing, OJP requires the grantee to use the National Information
Exchange Model (NIEM) specifications and guidelines for this particular grant. Grantee shall publish and make
available without restnction all schemas generated as a result of this grant to the component registry as specified in the
guidelines. For more information on compliance with this special condition, visit
http://www.niem.gov/implementationguide.php.
9. To avoid duplicating existing networks or IT systems in any initiatives funded by BJA for taw enforcement information
sharing systems which involve interstate connectivity between jurisdiction, such systems shall employ, to the extent
possible, existing networks as the communication backbone to achieve interstate connectivity, unless the grantee can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of BJA that this requirement would not be cost effective or would impair the
functionality of an existing or proposed IT system.
10. The grantee agrees to comply with the applicable requirements of 28 C.F.R. Part 38, the Department oflusticc
regulation governing "Equal Treatment for Faith Based Organizations" (the "Equal Treatment Regulation"), The Equal
Treatment Regulation provides in part that Department ofJustice grant awards of direct funding may not be used to
fund any inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization. Recipients of direct
grants may still engage in inherently religious activities, but such activities must be separate in time or place from the
Department ofJustice funded program, and participation in such activities by individuals receiving services from the
grantee or a sub -grantee must be voluntary. The Equal Treatment Regulation also makes clear that organizations
participating in programs directly funded by the Department ofJustice are not permitted to discriminate in the provision
of services on the basis of a beneficiary's religion. Notwithstanding any other special condition of this award, faith -
based organizations may, in some circumstances, consider religion as a basis for employment. See
http://www.olp.gov/aboutiocriequalfro.htm.
11. The recipient acknowledges that all programs funded through subawards, whether at the state or local levels, must
conform to the grant program requirements as stated in BJA program guidance.
12. The recipient agrees that any information technology system funded or supported by OJP funds will comply with 28
C.F,R. Part 23, Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies, ifO1P determines this regulation to be applicable.
Should OJP determine 28 C.F.R. Part 23 to be applicable, OJP may, at its discretion, perform audits of the system, as
per the regulation. Should any violation of 28 C.F R. Part 23 occur, the recipient may be tined as per 42 U.S.C.
3789g(c)-(d). Recipient may not satisfy such a fine with federal funds.
13. The recipient agrees to ensure that the State Information Technology Point of Contact receives written notification
regarding any information technology project funded by this grant during the obligation and expenditure period. This is
to facilitate communication among local and state governmental entities regarding various information technology
projects being conducted with these grant funds, In addition, the recipient agrees to maintain an administrative file
documenting the meeting of this requirement. For a list of State Information Technology Points of Contact, go to
http://www,it.ojp.gov/default.aspx'?area poIicyAndPractice&page—I046.
Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of 28 C.F.K. Part 46 and all Office ofJustice Programs policies and
procedures regarding the protection of human research subjects, including obtainment of Institutional Review Board
approval, &appropriate, and subject informcd consent.
Grantee agrees to comply with all confidentiality requirements of 42 U.S.C. section 3789g and 28 C.F.R. Part 22 that
are applicable to collection, use, and revelation of data or information. Grantee further agrees, as a condition of grant
approval, to submit a Privacy Certificate that is in accord with requirements of 28 C.F.R. Part 22 and, in particular,
section 22.23.
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
AWARD CONTINUATION
SHEET
Grant
PROJECT NUMBER 2010-DJ-BX-0164 AWARD DATE 0&04f2010
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
16. The grantee agrees to assist BJA in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National
I{istoric Preservation Act, and other related federal environmental impact analyses requirements in the use of these
grant funds, either directly by the grantee or by a subgrantee. Accordingly, the grantee agrees to first determine if any
of the following activities will be funded by the grant, prior to obligating funds for any of these purposes. If it is
determined that any of the following activities will be funded by the grant, the grantee agrees to contact BJA.
The grantee understands that this special condition applies to its following new activities whether or not they are being
specifically funded with these grant funds. That is, as long as the activity is being conducted by the grantee, a
subgrantee, or any third party and the activity needs to be undertaken in order to use these grant funds, this special
condition must first be met. The activities covered by this special condition are:
a, New construction;
b. Minor renovation or remodeling of a property located in an environmentally or historically sensitive area, including
properties located within a 100-year flood plain, a wetland, or habitat for endangered species, or a property listed on or
eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places;
c. A renovation, lease, or any proposed use of a building or facility that will either (a) result in a change in its basic
prior use or (b) significantly change its size;
d. Implementation of a new program involving the use of chemicals other than chemicals that are (a) purchased as an
incidental component of a funded activity and (b) traditionally used, for example, in office, household, recreational, or
education environments; and
e. Implementation of a program relating to clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operations, including the
identification, seizure, or closure of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories.
The grantee understands and agrees that complying with NEPA may require the preparation of an Environmental
Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement, as directed by BJA. The grantee further understands and
agrees to the requirements for implementation of a Mitigation Plan, as detailed at
http://www.ow.usdolgov/BIA/resource/nepa.html, for programs relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations.
Application of This Special Condition to Grantee's Existing Programs or Activities: For any of the grantee's or its
subgrantees' existing programs or activities that will be funded by these grant funds, the grantee, upon specific request
from BJA, agrees to cooperate with BJA in any preparation by BJA of a national or program environmental assessment
of that funded program or activity.
17. The recipient is required to establish a trust fund account. (The trust fund may or may not be an interest -bearing
account.) The fund, including any interest, may not be used to pay debts or expenses incurred by other activities beyond
the scope of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). The recipient also agrees to obligate
and expend the grant funds in the trust fund (including any interest earned) during the period of the grant. Grant funds
(including any interest earned) not expended by the end of the grant period must be returned to the Bureau of Justice
Assistance no later than 90 days after the end of the grant period, along with the final submission of the Federal
Financial Report (SF-A25).
18. The recipient agrees that funds received under this award will not be used to supplant State or local funds, but will be
used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of Federal hinds, he made available for law
enforcement activities.
Department of Justice
Office ofJustice Programs AWARD CONTINUATION
Bureau of Justice Assistance SHEET
Grant
PROJECT NUMBER 2010-DJ-BX-0164
AWARD DATE 08/04/2010
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
19. Award recipients must submit quarterly a Federal Financial Report (SF-425) and annual performance reports through
GMS (https://grants.olp.usdoj.gov). Consistent with the Department's responsibilities under the Government
Performance and Results Act (GPRA), P.L. 103-62, applicants who receive funding under this solicitation must
provide data that measure the results of their work. Therefore, quarterly performance metrics reports must be submitted
through BJA's Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) website (www.blaperformancetools.org). For more detailed
information on reporting and other JAG requirements, refer to the JAG reporting requirements webpage. Failure to
submit required JAG reports by established deadlines may result in the freezing of grant funds and future High Risk
designation.
20. Award recipients must verify Point of Contact(POC), Financial Point of Contact (FPOC), and Authorized
Representative contact information in GMS, including telephone number and e-mail address. If any information is
incorrect or has changed, a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) must be submitted via the Grants Management System
(GMS) to document changes.
21. The grantee agrees that within 120 days of award acceptance, each member of a law enforcement task force funded
with these funds who is a task force commander, agency executive, task force officer, or other task force member of
equivalent rank, will complete required online (internet-based) task force training. The training is provided free of
charge online through BJA's Center for Task Force Integrity and Leadership (www.ctfli.org), All current and new task
force members are required to complete this training once during the life of the award, or once every four years if
multiple awards include this requirement. This training addresses task force effectiveness as well as other key issues
including privacy and civil liberties/rights, task force performance measurement, personnel selection, and task force
oversight and accountability. Additional information is available regarding this required training and access methods
via BJA's web site and the Center for Task Force Integrity and Leadership (www.ctfli.org).
22. Recipient may not expend or drawdown funds until the Bureau ofJustice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs has
received and approved the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the disparate jurisdictions and has
issued a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) releasing this special condition.
23. Recipient may not expend or drawdown funds until the Bureau ofJustice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs has
received documentation demonstrating that the state or local governing body review and/or community notification
requirements have been met and has issued a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) releasing this special condition.
24. Recipient may not expend, or drawdown funds until the Bureau ofJustice Assistance, Office ofJustice Programs has
reviewed and approved the Budget Narrative portion of the application and has issued a Grant Adjustment Notice
(GAN) informing the recipient of the approval.
25. Recipient may not expend or drawdown funds until the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office ofJustice Programs has
reviewed and approved the Program Narrative portion of the application and has issued a Grant Adjustment Notice
(GAN) informing the recipient of the approval.
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Washington. D.C. 2053!
Memorandum To: Official Grant File
From. Orbin Terry, NEPA Coordinator
Subject: Incorporates NEPA Compliance in Further Developmental Stages for City of Fort
Worth
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and local govemments to
support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system, some of
which could have environmental impacts. All recipients of JAG funding must assist BJA in complying with NEPA
and other related federal environmental impact analyses requirements in the use of grant funds, whether the funds
are used directly by the grantee or by a subgrantee or third party. Accordingly, prior to obligating funds for any of
the specified activities, the grantee must first determine if any of the specified activities will be funded by the
grant.
The specified activities requiring environmental analysis are:
a. New construction;
b. Any renovation or remodeling of a property located in an environmentally or historically sensitive area,
including properties located within a 100-year flood plain, a wetland, or habitat for endangered species, or a
property listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places;
c. A renovation, lease, or any proposed use of a building or facility that will either (a) result in a change in its basic
prior use or (b) significantly change its size;
d. Implementation of a new program involving the use of chemicals other than chemicals that are (a) purchased as
an incidental component of a funded activity and (b) traditionally used, for example, in office, household,
recreational, or education environments; and
e. Implementation of a program relating to clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operations, including the
identification, seizure, or closure of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories.
Complying with NEPA may require the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental
Impact Statement, as directed by BJA. Further, for programs relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations,
the preparation of a detailed Mitigation Plan will be required. For more information about Mitigation Plan
requirements, please see http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/resource/nepa.html.
Please be sure to carefully review the grant conditions on your award document, as it may contain more specific
information about environmental compliance.
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Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
This project is supported under FYIO (BJA - JAG) 42 USC 3750, et seq.
GRANT MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM, PT. I:
PROJECT SUMMARY
PROJECT NUMBER
2010-DJ-BX-0164
Grant
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I. STAFF CONTACT (Name & telephone number) 2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Name, address & telephone number)
EsmeraldaC. Womack
(202) 353-3450
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Sasha Kane
Senior Contract Compliance
350 W Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-2004
(817)392-4243
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3a. TITLE OF THE PROGRAM 1 3b. POMS CODE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS '
ON REVERSE i
FY 2010 Justice Assistance Grant Program )
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4. TITLE OF PROJECT
2010 JAG project
5. NAME & ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
City of Fort Worth
' 350 West Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-2004
7. PROGRAM PERIOD
6. NAME & ADRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
8. BUDGET PERIOD
FROM: 10/01/2009 TO: 09/30/2013 FROM: 10/01;2009 TO: 09/30/2013
9. AMOUNT OF AWARD 10. DATE OF AWARD
S 887,364 08/04/2010
11. SECOND YEAR'S BUDGET 12. SECOND YEAR'S BUDGET AMOUNT
f3. THiRD YEAR'S BUDGET PERIOD
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14. THIRD YEAR'S BUDGET AMOUNT
15. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (See instruction on reverse)
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justtce Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local government, including nitres. to suppon a broad range of
activities to prevent and control crime based an their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant rands can he used for state and local initiatii es, technical
assistance, training, personnel, equipment. supplies, contractual supper, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the
tbflowtng purpose areas: It law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs, 3) prevention and education programs: 4) corrections and community
corrections programs: 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs: 61 planning. evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and
witness programs (other than compensation).
The following Jurisdictions are listed as disparate entities under the Fiscal Year 2010 JAG Local Program: Tarrant County, city of For Worth, city of .Arlington, eny
of Bedford, city of Haltom City, city of Hurst, and city of North Richland 'fills. The city of For Worth will serve as the fiscal agent to administer the JAG funds tbr
()JP FORM 4000:2 (REV. 4-88)
all participating Jurisdictions. A portion of the city of Fort Worth's allocation will be used for administrative costs.
The cities included in this application have worked on collaborative projects in the past including intelligence sharing, crime analysis, and juvenile and adult drug
treatment. Local JAG funds will be used for law enforcement equipment (e.g., lasers, radios, police cruisers, lidardevices, etc.), drug court case manager services,
and mental health personnel services.
NCAJNCF
Office of iusnce Programs
August 4, 2010
Mr. Tom Higgins
City of Fort Worth
350 West Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-2004
Dear Mr. Higgins:
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Washington, D.C. 20531
On behalf of Attorney General Eric Holder, it is my pleasure to inform you that the Office of Justice Programs has approved
your application for funding under the FY 10 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local
Solicitation in the amount of $887,364 for City of Fort Worth.
Enclosed you will find the Grant Award and Special Conditions documents. This award is subject to all administrative and
financial requirements, including the timely submission of all financial and programmatic reports, resolution of all interim
audit findings, and the maintenance of a minimum level of cash -on -hand. Should you not adhere to these requirements, you
will be in violation of the terms of this agreement and the award will be subject to termination for cause or other administrative
action as appropriate.
If you have questions regarding this award, please contact:
- Program Questions, Esmeratda C. Womack, Program Manager at (202) 353-3450; and
Financial Questions, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Customer Service Center (CSC) at
(800) 458-0786, or you may contact the CSC at ask.ocfo@usdoj.gov.
Congratulations, and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
James H. Burch II
Acting Director
Enclosures
Department of Justice
Office ofJustice Programs
Office for Civil Rights
Washington. D.C. 2053/
August 4, 2010
Mr. Tom Higgins
City of Fort Worth
350 West Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-2004
Dear Mr. Higgins:
Congratulations on your recent award. in establishing financial assistance programs, Congress linked the receipt of Federal funding to
compliance with Federal civil rights laws. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office ofJustice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department ofJustice
is responsible for ensuring that recipients of financial aid from OJP, its component offices and bureaus, the Office on Violence Against
Women (OVW), and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) comply with applicable Federal civil rights statutes and
regulations. We at OCR are available to help you and your organization meet the civil rights requirements that come with Justice
Department funding.
Ensuring Access to Federally Assisted Programs
As you know, Federal laws prohibit recipients of financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, or disability in funded programs or activities, not only in respect to employment practices but also in the delivery of services or
benefits. Federal law also prohibits funded programs or activities from discriminating on the basis of age in the delivery of services or
benefits.
Providing Services to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Individuals
in accordance with Department of Justice Guidance pertaining to Title Vi of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, recipients of
Federal financial assistance must take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to their programs and activities for persons with limited
English proficiency (LEP). For more information on the civil rights responsibilities that recipients have in providing language services to
LEP individuals, please see the website at http://www.Iep.gov.
Ensuring Equal Treatment for Faith -Based Organizations
The Department of Justice has published a regulation specifically pertaining to the funding of faith -based organizations. in general, the
regulation, Participation in Justice Department Programs by Religious Organizations; Providing for Equal Treatment of all Justice
Department Program Participants, and known as the Equal Treatment Regulation 28 C.F.R. part 38, requires State Administering Agencies
to treat these organizations the same as any other applicant or recipient. The regulation prohibits State Administering Agencies from making
award or grant administration decisions on the basis of an organization's religious character or affiliation, religious name, or the religious
composition of its board of directors.
The regulation also prohibits faith -based organizations from using financial assistance from the Department ofJustice to fund inherently
religious activities. While faith -based organizations can engage in non -funded inherently religious activities, they must be held separately
from the Department ofJustice funded program, and customers or beneficiaries cannot be compelled to participate in them. The Equal
Treatment Regulation also makes clear that organizations participating in programs funded by the Department of justice are not permitted to
discriminate in the provision of services on the basis of a beneficiary's religion. For more information on the regulation, please see OCR's
website at http://www.ojp.usdoi.govlocr/etfbo.htm.
State Administering Agencies and faith -based organizations should also note that the Sate Streets Act, as amended; the Victims of Crime
Act, as amended; and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, as amended, contain prohibitions against discrimination on the
basis of religion in employment. Despite these nondiscrimination provisions, the Justice Department has concluded that the Religious
Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) is reasonably construed, on a case -by -case basis, to require that its funding agencies permit faith -based
organizations applying for funding under the applicable program statutes both to receive DOJ funds and to continue considering religion
when hiring staff, even if the statute that authorizes the funding program generally forbids considering of religion in employment decisions
by grantees.
Questions about the regulation or the application of RFRA to the statutes that prohibit discrimination in employment may be directed to this
Office.
Enforcing Civil Rights Laws
All recipients of Federal financial assistance, regardless of the particular funding source, the amount of the grant award, or the number of
employees in the workforce, are subject to the prohibitions against unlawful discrimination. Accordingly, OCR investigates recipients that
are the subject of discrimination complaints from both individuals and groups. In addition, based on regulatory criteria, OCR selects a
number of recipients each year for compliance reviews, audits that require recipients to submit data showing that they are providing services
equitably to all segments of their service population and that their employment practices meet equal employment opportunity standards.
Complying with the Safe Streets Act or Program Requirements
In addition to these general prohibitions, an organization which is a recipient of financial assistance subject to the nondiscrimination
provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act (Safe Streets Act) of 1968, 42 U.S.C. § 3789d(c), or other Federal grant
program requirements, must meet two additional requirements:(1) complying with Federal regulations pertaining to the development of an
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP), 28 C.F.R. § 42.301-.308, and (2) submitting to OCR Findings of Discrimination (see 28
C.F.R. §§ 42.205(5) or 31.202(5))
I) Meeting the EEOP Requirement
In accordance with Federal regulations, Assurance No. 6 in the Standard Assurances, COPS Assurance No. 8.B, or certain Federal grant
program requirements, your organization must comply with the following EEOP reporting requirements:
if your organization has received an award for $500,000 or more and has 50 or more employees (counting both full- and part-time
employees but excluding political appointees), then it has to prepare an EEOP and submit it to OCR for review within 60 days from the
date of this letter. For assistance in developing an EEOP, please consult OCR's website at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ocr/eeop.htm. You
may also request technical assistance from an EEOP specialist at OCR by dialing (202) 616-3208.
if your organization received an award between $25,000 and $500,000 and has 50 or more employees, your organization still has to prepare
an EEOP, but it does not have to submit the EEOP to OCR for review. Instead, your organization has to maintain the EEOP an file and
make it available for review on request In addition, your organization has to complete Section B of the Certification Form and return it to
OCR. The Certification Form can be found at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ocr/eeop.htm.
If your organization received an award for less than $25,000; or if your organization has less than 50 employees, regardless of the amount of
the award; or if your organization is a medical institution, educational institution, nonprofit organization or Indian tribe, then your
organization is exempt from the EEOP requirement. However, your organization must complete Section A of the Certification Form and
return it to OCR. The Certification Form can be found at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ocr/eeop.htm.
2) Submitting Findings of Discrimination
In the event a Federal or State court or Federal or State administrative agency makes an adverse finding of discrimination against your
organization after a due process hearing, on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, your organization must submit a copy
of the finding to OCR for review.
Ensuring the Compliance of Subreclplents
If your organization makes subawards to other agencies, you are responsible for assuring that subrecipients also comply with all of the
applicable Federal civil rights laws, including the requirements pertaining to developing and submitting an ESOP, reporting Findings of
Discrimination, and providing language services to LEP persons. State agencies that make subawards must have in place standard grant
assurances and review procedures to demonstrate that they are effectively monitoring the civil rights compliance ofsubrecipients.
If we can assist you in any way in fulfilling your civil rights responsibilities as a recipient of Federal funding, please call OCR at (202) 307-
0690 or visit our website at http://www.otp.usdoi.gov/ocr/.
Sincerely,
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Michael L. Alston
Director
cc: Grant :Manager
Financial Analyst
COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF FORT WORTH
B. Glen Whitley
County Judge
Tom Higgins
Assistant City Manager
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY: ATTEST:
County of Tarrant
Assistant District Attorney City Secretary
Printed Name:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY
Monica Wofford Wood
Assistant City Attorney
Signature:
Date:
Authority
M&C: C-24387
Contract Number:
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Worth, TX and the County of Tarrant. TX
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FoRT�TIi
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/3/2010 - Ord. No. 19261-08-2010
DATE: 8/3/2010 REFERENCE NO.: C-24387 LOG NAME: 35JAG10
CODE* C TYPE NON -CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: YES
SUBJECT: Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the City Manager to Ratify the Application for and
Accept, if Awarded, a $887,364 00 Grant from the Fiscal Year 2010 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Formula Program from the United States Department
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Authorize the City
Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement for Acceptance of Grant Funds and a Related
Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and Cities Located in Tarrant County,
Authorize the Use of Anticipated Interest in the Amount of $16,000 00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1 Authorize the City Manager to ratify the application for a grant from the United States Departmen
of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Fiscal Year 2010 Edward Byrn
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Formula Program, in an amount not to exceed $887,364.00,
2. Conduct a public hearing regarding the application for the grant to allow the public an opportunity
to comment as required as part of the grant application;
3. Authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds, if awarded, in an amount not to exceed
$887, 364.00;
4. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and
other cities located within Tarrant County to designate (1) the City of Fort Worth as the cognizant
fiscal agency for the purpose of administrating this grant and (2) the manner in which the grant
money will be disbursed and utilized;
5. Authorize the use of anticipated interest in the amount of $16,000.00 in accordance with the gran
and
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in th
Grants Fund in the amount of $903,364.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Fiscal Year 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program
allows 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 the cities of Arlington, Bedford, Haltom
City Hurst, and North Richland Hills are required to negotiate with Tarrant County to develop a
program budget and strategy. A majority of the cities included in this application have worked on
collaborative projects for the past 20 years including intelligence sharing, crime analysis, juvenile an(
adult drug treatment and the 2005-2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula and Recovery Act
JAG Programs. Following the announcement of the Fiscal Year 2010 JAG, representatives from the
below listed agencies met and agreed that the City of Fort Worth should again serve as the cognizar
agency for the Fiscal Year 2010 JAG Formula Program.
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A total of $887,364.00 is available to be shared among the below listed jurisdictions and will be
distributed in the following manner:
JURISDICTIONS
City of Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Arlington
Bedford
Haltom City
Hurst
PURPOSE AREA
Marked Police Patrol Vehicles and Grant Administration
Adult Drug Court and Mental Health Liaison
Police Supplies (Minor Equipment)
Police Equipment
Police Equipment
Police Equipment
N orth Richland Hills Police Equipment $22,671.00
N o matching funds are required. Fort Worth was responsible for submitting the full grant application
and will, upon receipt of the grant funds, distribute funding to the other jurisdictions, as agreed amon
the above entities.
The City of Fort Worth's funding will provide for 15 new marked patrol units for front line patrol and
N eighborhood Patrol Officers (NPO) Once grant funds are awarded the marked units will be
ordered through an existing City contract awarded through a competitive bid process. No grant
funding is being requested for the labor, installation or purchase of the associated public safety
equipment for the vehicles Grant funds totaling $396,414.00 will be used to purchase 15 vehicles at
a cost of $26,427.60 each. Additionally, 10 percent of the salary and fringe benefits for a grant
specialist will be funded at $19,622.00. This position will be in the Grants and Contracts
Management Division of the Police Department and will administer this grant, including coordinating
with all participating jurisdictions, conducting compliance and site visits, and compiling and submittin
all necessary reports.
AMOUNT
$416, 036.00
$152, 939.00
$236,637.00
$23, 701.00
$16, 675.00
$18, 705.00
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services 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 Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451891 035423485000
GR76 441042 035423485000
GR76 5
(VARIOUS) 035423485010
GR76 539120 035423485020
GR76 539120 035423485030
GR76 539120 035425485040
GR76 539120 035423485050
GR76 539120 035423485060
GR76 539120 035423485070
GR76 5
(VARIOUS) 035423485080
$8871364.00
$16.000.00
$416.036.00
$1521939.00
$236.637.00
$23,701.00
$161675.00
$18, 705.00
$22.671.00
$16.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Tom Higgins (6292)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
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Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
35JAG10 AO.doc
Monique Lee (4221)
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