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CONTRACT NO. L4, I (.0
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
City of Fort Worth
by and through its Police Department
350 West Belknap
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
And Safe City Commission
CONTRACT #2009-WS-QX-0065
I. Parties. Safe City Commission (SCC), hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, and Fort Worth Police
Department hereinafter referred to as the Subcontractor do hereby make and enter into this contract, which together
with its incorporated documents, constitutes the entire agreement under the above referenced contract number
between the Contractor and the Subcontractor. The Contractor and the Subcontractor make this contract for the
following mutual considerations.
Il. Authority to Contract. U.S. Department of Justice, Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO),
hereinafter referred to as CCDO has authorized the Safe City Commission as Fiscal Agent to enter into this contract with
the Subcontractor for the purpose of providing a crime prevention program to include aggressive enforcement tactics
coupled with innovative prevention measures to reduce violent crime in the target area.
III. Governing Law. This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
IV. Contract Elements. This contract between the parties and any successor or permitted assignee consists of the
signed written contract and all instruments incorporated by reference which are the documents listed in Section XI of
this contract. The contract includes a description of services, the location or service delivery and other service delivery
details, budget and billing procedures. This contract may be amended only in writing and by mutual agreement.
V. Financial Limitations and Considerations.
A. Funds Availability. This contract is at all times contingent upon the availability and receipt of federal funds
the Department of Justice has allocated to this contract; and if funds for this contract become unavailable during any
budget period, this contract may be immediately reviewed, terminated or reduced at the discretion of the
Contractor.
3. Amount of Payment. The SCC shall pay the Subcontractor up to a maximum of $8,206.10 from available
funds for services rendered in accordance with the terms of this contract upon receipt of a proper and verified
billing statement with accompanying documentation. Amount of payment shall reflect deductions of any known
previous overpayment made by the Contractor. If program income accrues, the Subcontractor shall return to the
Contractor any income that exceeds actual costs incurred for services rendered under contract. In no event shall
payments exceed the Subcontractor's actual reasonable, necessary and allowable costs to provide services under
this contract budget.
C. Basis for Payment. 'ihe basis for payment for services rendered under this contract is indicated in the
service terms with the budget. The Subcontractor agrees to this basis for payment and to_adhesetotitsca an
billing policies and procedures of the Contractor and CCDO. The Safe City Commission Whiliatitirltt RD
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unauthorized costs or to pay more than the Subcontractor's allowable and actual incurred costs consistent with
federal and state regulations. The Subcontractor is responsible for submitting bills in an accurate and timely manner
for each service period, and for notifying the Contractor of a need to expedite payment. The Safe City Commission
will make reasonable efforts to process all bills received in an accurate and timely manner but does not warrant
immediate payment. The method of payment is cost reimbursement. This means that costs should only be billed
after they have actually been incurred and have been paid by the Subcontractor.
D. The Subcontractor understands and agrees that subject to prior Contractor approval, transfers between line
items of a budget will be allowed if presented in writing to the Contractor. The transfers cannot result in a
cumulative increase or decrease of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or an increase or decrease in any budget line
item of more than ten percent (10%) of the total budget Any transfers shall be for allowable items as defined by
the Contractor and CCDO s Financial Management Guide, which does not result in a significant change in the
character or scope of the program. Any transfers will be described and reported by the Fiscal Agent to CCDO within
sixty (60) calendar days.
a) Prior approval must be secured in the following circumstances: When transfers between line
items of a budget exceed the amount designated in Section V.D. above. Lack of prior approval in
these instances will be grounds for nonpayment of the item or items involved.
b) When transfers, regardless of the amount, would result in a significant change in the character or
scope of the program. Lack of prior approval in these instances will be grounds for recovery of
unapproved payments and termination of this contract at the option of the Contractor and/or CCDO.
E. Actual Costs. The reimbursement made to the Subcontractor shall not exceed the Subcontractor's actual
costs to provide the services under this contract and the Subcontractor s actual costs, both direct and indirect, must
be reasonable and allowable according to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-I22 and 1-110.
F. Physical Property. The Subcontractor shall assume responsibility for the protection of all physical property
and equipment purchased under this contract and to take appropriate measures to meet this obligation. The
Subcontractor shall furnish the Contractor with a written, factual report of the theft of or damage to any equipment
purchased under this contract including circumstances concerning the loss. In addition, in the event of any theft,
vandalism, or other offense against the properties, the Subcontractor shall notify appropriate local law enforcement
authorities. All property purchased under this contract is to be utilized solely for the project(s) stipulated in contract.
To the extent allowed by law, in case of negligence or misconduct of the Subcontractor, the Subcontractor shall
indemnify and pay full cost of repair, reconstruction, or replacement, at the discretion of the Contractor. Such cost
shall be due and payable by the Subcontractor within ten (10) calendar days after the date of receipt of written
notice from the Contractor of the amount due. The Contractor and their respective employees, officers, agents, and
representatives can neither agree to hold the Subcontractor harmless nor agree to indemnify the subcontractor and
any provisions to the contrary are void.
VI. Reporting and Copying Requirements
A. The Subcontractor shall submit monthly data and progress reports due on or before the loth day of the
following month. In addition, the Subcontractor shall submit program updates and other reports requested by the
Contractor and CCDO 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 Contrnctor, CCDO, the Department of Justice or their authorized representatives.
VI1. Additional Responsibilities of Subcontractor.
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The Subcontractor is required to:
A. Provide services in accordance with the provisions of this contract and shall allow Contractor, CCDO, and its
representatives to monitor, audit, evaluate and otherwise review the services provided and related documentation.
B. Notify the Contractor and CCDO immediately and in advance of any .significant change affecting the
Subcontractor, including change of Subcontractor's name or identity, ownership or control, governing board
membership, personnel, payee identification number, physical address and telephone number and any other
significant changes.
C. Refrain from transferring or assigning this contract or from entering into any subcontract for the services
under this contract without prior written approval from both the designated official Contractor and CCDO
signatories. Request for approval must be submitted in writing by (sub recipient) and include the qualifications of
the Subcontractor to perform and meet the standards or this contract.
D. Provide statements signed by an official duly authorized to legally obligate the Subcontractor and attest to
the fact that it shall provide the services as represented in this contract, including the incorporated documents with
no disruption to service delivery. Subcontractor may be required to submit ownership information and other
information related to this contract as requested by CCCDO.
E. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and with Contractor or CCDO policies and
procedures regarding services delivered under this contract
F. Establish a method to ensure the confidentiality of records and other information relating to clients
according to applicable federal and state law, rules and regulations.
G. Submit an annual financial and compliance audit of the Subcontractor's fiscal year-end.
VIII. Service Provisions. The Subcontractor agrees to provide services as specified in Attachment A and within
funding limits set in the attached proposal. Any subsequent changes shall be addressed and approved in writing by
the Contractor. Changes to the type of service to be provided or requiring development of a new 5ubcontract, must
be approved in advance by both the Weed & Seed Steering Committee and Contractor. Requested changes to the
Budget and Budget Narrative (including all Line Item Transfers) must be submitted in writing. Contractor will
acknowledge approval of Subcontractor's requested changes in writing.
IX. Budget The Contractor agrees to reimburse the Subcontractor the reasonable allowable and allocable costs
as specified in attached submitted proposal. The reimbursable amount is subject to availability of funding and is not
to exceed the contract amount of $8,206.10 for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Receipts
and other accurate source and expenditure documentation shall be kept readily available to verify costs and copies
provided to the Contractor and CCDO as requested.
X. Provisions for germination of Contract and Contract Dispute Resolution:
A. If the Subcontractor fails to provide services according to the provisions of this Contract, the Contractor may,
upon written notice of default to the Subcontractor, terminate all or any part of the contract. Termination is not
necessarily an exclusive remedy but will be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this
contract.
B. The Contractor shall suspend or revoke this contract if the Subcontractor is found liable for or has a contract,
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license, certificate or permit of any kind revoked for Medicaid fraud.
C. The Contractor, based on information from monitoring or other verifiable sources, may terminate this
contract with cause or take other actions; to include, requiring the Subcontractor to take specific corrective actions in
order to comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and with Contractor or CCDO policies and
procedures regarding services delivered under this contract.
D. Establish a method to ensure the confidentiality of records and other information relating to clients
according to applicable federal and state law, rules and regulations.
E. Submit an annual financial and compliance audit of the Subcontractor's fiscal year- end, shall in good faith
and in reasonable cooperation with the Contractor and CCDO, aid in transition to any new arrangement or provider or
services. The respective accrued interests or obligations incurred to date of termination must also be equitably
settled.
F. Contract Dispute Resolution. Subcontractor agrees to comply with applicable state and federal laws, rules,
and regulations regarding conflicts of interest in the performance of its duties under this Agreement.
G. Subcontractor's claims for breach of this contract that the parties cannot resolve in the ordinary course of
business shall be submitted to a negotiation process. To initiate the process, the Subcontractor shall submit written
notice to the Safe City Commission, Executive Director, Ken Shetter, or his designee. A copy of the notice shall also be
given to all other representatives of the Contractor and CCDO otherwise entitled to notice under the parties' contract.
This contested case process is used for seeking a remedy for any and all alleged breaches of contract by the Contractor
and :or CCDO if the parties are unable to resolve their disputes.
XI. Incorporation by Reference
The following documents are incorporated into this contract for all purposes and are on file with the
Subcontractor and Contractor:
A. Northside Weed and Seed Site United States Attorney of the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth,
Texas, Memorandum of Agreement
B. Required Performance Measures for FY2010
C. Budget for FY2010
D. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility
Matters: and Drug -free Workplace Requirements (See Attached FORM -061 /6
(3-91).
E. The Weed and Seed Strategic Plan
XII. Effective Dates of Contract Renewal. Regardless of the date of execution, this contract is
intended to control the relationship between the parties as described herein effective October 1, 2009, and
continuing through September 30, 2010.
XIII. Execution of Contract Renewal. For the faithful performance of the terms of this contract, the
parties hereto in their capacities as stated affix their signatures and bind themselves during the effective
dates.
XIV. Acceptance of funds under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the CCDO. the Office of
Inspector General or any successor agency, to audit or investigate the expenditure of funds under this contract
or any subcontract.
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XV. The undersigned have read and signed the Weed and Seed Strategic Plan for the North Side Northern
District of Texas (Attachment E) and agreed to execute the objectives outlined in the plan that pertain to their
agency.
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Attachment A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
North Side Weed and Seed Site
United States Attorney of the Northern District of Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
I. IN GENERAL
Weed and Seed is a program under the administration of the Community Capacity
Development Office (CCDO) in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) United States
Department of Justice. CCDO assists States, units of local governments,
neighborhoods and community -based organizations in developing Weed and Seed
strategies under the authority of the Omnibus Crime and Control Safe Streets Act of
1968 (42 U S.C. 3712 § 103 to 105).
II. PURPOSE
This initiative aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang
activity. Its operative strategy incorporates a community -based, comprehensive multi -
agency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and neighborhood restoration.
It is designed for neighborhoods with persistent high levels of serious violent crime and
corresponding social problems Weed and Seed Communities (WSC) are developed in
partnership with many local organizations including the United States Attorney s Office
(USAO), in order to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in a community.
Partnering entities are required to primarily draw on and redeploy existing public and
private resources in crafting problem resolution rather than focusing on limited
discretionary Federal grant funds.
The strategy recognizes the importance of involving community residents intimately
familiar with local community conditions and community decision -makers who have the
responsibility, authority and control of existing community public and private resources.
These groups must work together in identifying and solving the problems in their
n eighborhoods. Actions pursuant also help to address related social problems that
without proper intervention often lead to violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity.
Recognizing that only with the redeployment of existing community resources can
significant and sustainable change be achieved in consistently high crime
n eighborhoods, the undersigned governmental and non -governmental agencies have
e mbraced the common goal of significantly reducing violent crime and narcotics activity
in the following community:
➢ Target Area — North Side
➢ West Boundary - Jacksboro Highway
➢ East Boundary - Northside Drive
➢ South Boundary — Main Street
➢ North Boundary — HWY 820
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This initiative will consist of law enforcement operations and strong community
e ngagement to suppress criminal activities, empower residents to build safer
n eighborhoods and facilitate in the implementation of highly -effective, sustainable
restorative strategies.
III. PARTIES
A. A Steering Committee will be established to plan and implement
intervention measures in the targeted community. The United States Attorney must
serve as a voting member of the Steering Committee Members of the committee will
include at least one (1) representative from the following agencies, faith -based
o rganizations, community -based organizations, corporations and residents:
James T. Jacks
U. S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
Weed & Seed Steering Committee
Safe City Commission
Ken Shetter — Executive Director
Fiscal Agent and Steering Committee
Fort Worth Housing Authority
Andy Corso
Steering Committee — Steering Committee Chairman
Drug Enforcement Administration
S hawn Burkhead — Special Agent in Charge
Weed & Seed Steering Committee
Fort Worth Police Department
Representative: Lt. John Morgan
Chair: Weed Committee
U nity Federal Savings /Resident/Business
Herb Garcia
Resident and Chair: Community Restoration Committee
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
Melvin Carter — Comin Up Director
Chair: Prevention and Treatment Committee
City of Fort Worth
Representative. Deanna Jefferson -Smith — Community Prosecutor
S teering Committee
City of Fort Worth
Representative: Sal Espino
Fort worth City Council
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Fort Worth Police Department
Representative Capt. Danny Garcia — Captain, North Side Division
Steering Committee
Community Resident
George Gonzales
Steering Committee
The Honorable Kay Granger's Office
Marsha Etie - Community Liaison
Steering Committee
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce /Resident
Rosa Navejar
Steering Committee
Tarrant County Juvenile Services / Resident
Jacinto Ramos — Director
Steering Committee
IV. GENERAL UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS AND
REQUIREMENTS
A. All members of the Steering Committee will meet at a set date and time to be
established at the convenience of its members, at least bi-monthly.
B Employees, volunteers and/or agents of non -governmental organizations may be
required to submit to a criminal background check in accordance with the policy of
the Office of Justice Programs United States Department of Justice.
C. The parties will be responsible for the creation and execution of their operations in
the target areas.
D. All parties will work to ensure that programs initially developed by the Steering
Committee will be operationally transferred and integrated into existing public or
private organizations as soon as possible - throughout the life of the project — in
o rder to achieve sustainability and enable the Steering Committee to maintain its
design, planning and development functions.
E. Due to investigative sensitivities, specific and detailed information relative to law
e nforcement operations, including individual suspects and targets, will generally not
be shared outside of the law enforcement partnership. However, the Subcommittee
will create and execute plans that seek to address problems identified by the
inclusive Steering Committee.
F. Neither Party to this MOA shall release information derived from the other Party to a
n on -participating third party without prior approval of the contributing MOA Party
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G. All participating agencies will be required to submit progress reports to the
Chairperson of the Steering Committee on a quarterly basis. This information is
needed to comply with the initiative's overall reporting requirements as well as to
capture information for evaluation purposes
V. SPECIFIC UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS I
Weed Efforts
Law Enforcement and Community Policing
The Fort Worth Police Department will provide a Chair -person for both the Law
Enforcement and Community Policing components, while its officers will provide
aggressive enforcement tactics coupled with innovative preventative measures to
reduce violent crime in the target area.
Seed Efforts
Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
The Fort Worth Police Department supports the efforts of the Seeding component
of the Weed and Seed Strategy by communicating with organizations and agencies
in the target area to provide information about public safety.
Neighborhood Restoration
The Fort Worth Police Department agrees to provide information regarding graffiti
abatement and clean-up of sites in the target area identified by the Steering
Committee and residents, as well as provide information regarding code enforcement
and training, as funds allow.
VI. MODIFICATIONS
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This MOA may be modified at any time by written consent of all parties involved.
VII. EFFECTIVE DATE
Regardless of the date of execution, this MOA is meant to be effective on
October 1, 2009 and remain in effect until the project end date of October 1, 2010, or
until otherwise renewed or modified.
VIII. SIGNATORIES
The undersigned have read and signed the Weed and Seed strategic plan for the
North Side of Fort Worth, the North Side Northern District of Texas ("Attachment F' to
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Contract ##2009aWS-QX-0065 between the City of Fort Worth and the Safe City
Commission) and agreed to execute the objectives outlined in the plan that pertain to
their agency.
The undersigned hereby execute this Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of
their agencies, instrumentalities, organizations, corporations or groups.
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Jeffrey Halstead
Chief of Police
City of Fort Worth
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Tom Higgins
Assistant City Manager
City of Fort Worth
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FT. WORTH, TX
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/21/2010 — Ord. No. 19351-09-2010
DATE: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24467
LOG NAME: 35FYlOWEED&SEED
SUBJECT:
Ratify an Agreement with and Accept $8,206.10 from the Safe City Commission for the City to Provide
Enforcement in the Northside of Fort Worth Through a Weed and Seed Grant and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify an agreement with the Safe City Commission for the City to provide enforcement in the Northside
area of Fort Worth using Weed and Seed Grant funding;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept $8,206.10 from the Safe City Commission to reimburse the City for
law enforcement provided; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund by $8,206.10.
DISCUSSION:
The Safe City Commission (SCC) provides crime prevention education and community advocacy for crime
prevention programs efforts to reduce and prevent gang and youth violence in Fort Worth. SCC was awarded
a Weed and Seed Grant through the Department of Justice which included funding for enforcement in the
Northside of Fort Worth The Weed and Seed program is administered by the Community Capacity
Development Office in the Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice. This funding
assists local governments, neighborhoods and community —based organizations in developing weed and seed
strategies. This initiative aims to prevent, control and reduce violent crime, drug abuse and gang activity. Its
operative strategy incorporates a community —based, comprehensive multi —agency approach to law
enforcement crime prevention and neighborhood restoration. Funding will be used for overtime enforcement
by Fort Worth Police officers in the target area.
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the agreement, 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
GR76 488987 035482495000 $8.206.10
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035482495010 $8.206.10
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for Citv Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
1. 35FY1 OWEED SEED AO.doc
Tom Higgins (6575)
Jeff Halstead (4210)
Monique Lee (4221)
Attachment A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
North Side Weed and Seed Site
United States Attorney of the Northern District of Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
IN GENERAL
Weed and Seed is a program under the administration of the Community Capacity
Development Office (CCDO) in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) United States
Department of Justice. CCDO assists States units of local governments,
neighborhoods and community -based organizations in developing Weed and Seed
strategies under the authority of the Omnibus Crime and Control Safe Streets Act of
1968 (42 U S.C. 3712 § 103 to 105).
II. PURPOSE
This initiative aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang
activity. Its operative strategy incorporates a community -based, comprehensive multi -
agency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and neighborhood restoration.
It is designed for neighborhoods with persistent high levels of serious violent crime and
corresponding social problems Weed and Seed Communities (WSC) are developed in
partnership with many local organizations, including the United States Attorney s Office
(USAO), in order to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in a community.
Partnering entities are required to primarily draw on and redeploy existing public and
private resources in crafting problem resolution rather than focusing on limited
discretionary Federal grant funds.
The strategy recognizes the importance of involving community residents intimately
familiar with local community conditions and community decision -makers who have the
responsibility, authority and control of existing community public and private resources.
These groups must work together in identifying and solving the problems in their
n eighborhoods. Actions pursuant also help to address related social problems that
without proper intervention often lead to violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity.
Recognizing that only with the redeployment of existing community resources can
significant and sustainable change be achieved in consistently high came
n eighborhoods, the undersigned governmental and non -governmental agencies have
e mbraced the common goal of significantly reducing violent crime and narcotics activity
in the following community:
➢ Taraet Area — North Side
➢ West Boundary - Jacksboro Highway
➢ East Boundary - Northside Drive
➢ South Boundary — Main Street
➢ North Boundary — HWY 820
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This initiative will consist of law enforcement operations and strong community
e ngagement to suppress criminal activities, empower residents to build safer
n eighborhoods and facilitate in the implementation of highly -effective, sustainable
restorative strategies.
111. PARTIES
A. A Steering Committee will be established to plan and implement
intervention measures in the targeted community. The United States Attorney must
serve as a voting member of the Steering Committee. Members of the committee will
include at least one (1) representative from the following agencies, faith -based
o rganizations, community -based organizations, corporations and residents:
James T. Jacks
U . S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
Weed & Seed Steering Committee
S afe City Commission
Ken Shetter — Executive Director
Fiscal Agent and Steering Committee
Fort Worth housing Authority
Andy Corso
Steering Committee — Steering Committee Chairman
Drug Enforcement Administration
S hawn Burkhead — Special Agent in Charge
Weed & Seed Steering Committee
Fort Worth Police Department
Lt. John Morgan
Chair Weed Committee
U nity Federal Savings /Resident/Business
Herb Garcia
Resident and Chair: Community Restoration Committee
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
Melvin Carter — Comin'Up Director
Chair: Prevention and Treatment Committee
City of Fort Worth
Deanna Jefferson -Smith — Community Prosecutor
Steering Committee
City of Fort Worth
Sal Espino
Fort worth City Council
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Fort Worth Police Department
Capt. Danny Garcia — Captain, North Side Division
Steering Committee
Community Resident
George Gonzales
Steering Committee
The Honorable Kay Granger's Office
Marsha Etie - Community Liaison
Steering Committee
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce /Resident
Rosa Navejar
Steering Committee
Tarrant County Juvenile Services / Resident
Jacinto Ramos — Director
Steering Committee
IV. GENERAL UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS AND
REQUIREMENTS
A. All members of the Steering Committee will meet at a set date and time to be
established at the convenience of its members, at least bi-monthly.
B Employees, volunteers and/or agents of non -governmental organizations may be
required to submit to a criminal background check in accordance with the policy of
the Office of Justice Programs United States Department of Justice.
C. The parties will be responsible for the creation and execution of their operations in
the target areas.
D. All parties will work to ensure that programs initially developed by the Steering
Committee will be operationally transferred and integrated into existing public or
private organizations as soon as possible - throughout the life of the project — in
o rder to achieve sustainability and enable the Steering Committee to maintain its
design, planning and development functions.
E. Due to investigative sensitivities, specific and detailed information relative to law
e nforcement operations, including individual suspects and targets, will generally not
be shared outside of the law enforcement partnership. However, the Subcommittee
will create and execute plans that seek to address problems identified by the
inclusive Steering Committee.
F. Neither Party to this MOA shall release information derived from the other Party to a
n on -participating third party without prior approval of the contributing MOA Party
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G. All participating agencies will be required to submit progress reports to the
Chairperson of the Steering Committee on a quarterly basis. This information is
needed to comply with the initiative's overall reporting requirements as well as to
capture information for evaluation purposes
V. SPECIFIC UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS
Weed Efforts
Law Enforcement and Community Policing
The Fort Worth Police Department will provide a Chair person for both the Law
Enforcement and Community Policing components, while its officers will provide
aggressive enforcement tactics coupled with innovative preventative measures to
reduce violent crime in the target area.
Seed Efforts
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Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
The Fort Worth Police Department supports the efforts of the Seeding component
of the Weed and Seed Strategy by communicating with organizations and agencies
in the target area to provide information about public safety.
Neighborhood Restoration
The Fort Worth Police Department agrees to provide information regarding graffiti
abatement and clean-up of sites in the target area identified by the Steering
Committee and residents, as well as provide information regarding code enforcement
and training, as funds allow.
I. MODIFICATIONS
This MOA may be modified at any time by written consent of all parties involved.
VII. EFFECTIVE DATE
This MOA is effective on October 01, 2009 and is in effect until the project end
date of October 01, 2010, or until otherwise renewed or modified
VIII. SIGNATORIES
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The undersigned have read and signed the Weed and Seed strategic plan
Attachment 1 for the North Side of Fort Worth, the North Side Northern District of Texas
and agreed to execute the objectives outlined in the plan that pertain to their agency.
The undersigned hereby execute this Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of
their agencies, instrumentalities, organizations, corporations or groups.
Authorized Signature
Fort Worth Police Department
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Date:
Attachment B
Law Enforcement Stratesv. The law enforcement strategy will proactively impact a reduction
in juvenile crime, gang violence, gun crimes violent and property crime in the target area,
focusing on strategic coordination and communication among law enforcement and prosecution
agencies; and increased police presence in the target area.
Goal: Reduce violent crimes in the proposed Weed and Seed area.
Objective: Fort Worth will increase coordination and communication between law enforcement,
prosecution and adjudication; reduce gang -related offenses and utilize overtime for officers to
work special details.
Status On -going
Outcome Measure: 6 bi-monthly meetings between law enforcement, prosecution and
adjudication (source: monthly sign in sheets)• reduce gang -related offenses by 5% from current
baseline (source: FWPD arrest records) and utilize overtime for officers to work special details
(source: FWPD timesheets)
Attachment C
BUDGET, SUSTAINABILITYAND LEVERAGING
Budget Detail and Budget Narrative
PERSONNEL Computation
1 FTE Site Coordinator $55,000 annually
OT for ten Officers (Officer rate)
1-FTE Trauma Counselor
1- PT Gang Prevention Specialist (Boys & Girls
Clubs of Greater Fort Worth)
FRINGE BENEFITS
Workers Compensation
FICA
Unemployment Compensation
Health Insurance
TRAVEL -Purpose of Travel
CCDO Weed and Seed Workshops and
Conferences ( Location, type and number to be
Determined by CCDO)
1- Site Coordinator or other Rep. (2 trips)
1- Law Enforcement official
1-Community Policing official
Air Fare
Hotel
Per Diem
Incidentals (taxi, etc.)
Based on federal per diem rates & historical data
Mileage for Site Coordinator to attending meetings
and events in area- based on federal rate
SUPPLIES
4-Night Vision Binoculars
4-Police quality binoculars
4-Police quality digital cameras
1-Desk Top computer for Site Coordinator
Weed and Seed letters and envelopes
1-LCD Projector for Site Coordinator
1-Desk for Site Coordinator
1-Office Chair for Site Coordinator
1-Software Package
1-File Cabinet for Site Coordinator
1-Printer/Scan/Fax for Site Coordinator
Postage @ $800
Misc. items (e.g. scissors, staples, paper clips, tape,
markers, copy paper, ink, etc.)
$40.37 x 130 hours (10
officers
30% of $35,000
1x$12500
TOTAL
Computation
$55000 x .08
$55000 x7.65%
$55000 x 2.5%
$55000 x 13%
TOTAL
Computation
4 trips x $400
$125 x 16 nights
$55 x 16 days
$80 per trip x 4 trips
2600 miles x .54
GRAND TOTAL
Computation
4 x $514.25
4 x $125.00
4x$100
1 x $900
2000/$850
1 x $800
1 x $200
1 x $80
1 x $200
1 x $100
1 x $500
$800
12 mos @ $50 per month
Cost
$55,000
$5248.10
$60248.10
Cost
$440
$4207.50
$1375
$7150
$13172.50
Cost
$1600
$2000
$880
$320
$1404
$6204
Cost
$2057.00
$501.00
$400
$900
$850
$
$
$200
$500
$800
$600
Match
$0
$0
$10500
$12500
$23000
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$800
$200
$80
$o
$100
$0
$0
$0
Budget Category
A. Personnel
B. Fringe Benefits
C. Travel
D. Equipment
E. Supplies
F. Construction
G Consultants/Contracts
H Other
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS:
Budget Category
Federal Request
A Personnel
B Fringe Benefits
C Travel
D Equipment
E Supplies
F Construction
G Consultants/Contracts
H Other
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS:
I. Indirect Costs
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS:
$60,248.10
$13,172.50
$6,204
$0
$17,415.40
$0
$2000
$960
$100,000
$0
$100,000
Federal Request $100 000
Business Cards
Copy expenses for Initiative
Community Projects
Garbage Bags A $406.00
Disposal Fees 12 months @ $100
Financial Training materials
Paint& Supplies for murals@$3000
Printing Service- Door hangers; Gang Prevention
information, Code Enforcement information, etc.
CONTRACTS
Youth DEFY camp for one week which includes
(housing meals, field trips, incidentals) cost based
on historical data
OTHER COSTS- Description
Monthly Cell Phone Service for Site Coordinator
Rent for space Site Coordinator
$200
.06 x 30,000
$406.00
12 months x $100
$1000
$3000
Printing Services
TOTAL
8 youth x $250 per week
TOTAL
Computation
$80 month x 12
200 sq ft x $5.00
annually
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
Weeding/Seeding Budget Summary (Federal
SEED
CCDO Core
$27500
$6586.25
$1902
$0
$11,531.75
$0
$2000
$480
$50000
$200 $0
$1800 $0
$406
$1200
$1000
$3000
$3000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$10000
$17415.00 $11180
$2000 $0
$2000
Cost
$960
$0
Match
$0
$1000
$960 $1000
$100,000 $35180
Request Only)
WEED
Law Enforcement
$32748.10
$6586.25
$4302
$0
$5883.65
$0
$0
$480
$50000
Non -Federal Matcla
$23,000
$0
$0
$0
$11,180
$0
$0
$1000
$35,180
$0
$35,180
Total Budget
$83,248.10
$13,172.50
$6,204
$0
$28,595.40
$0
$2000
$1960
$135 180
$0
$135,180