HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24327-08-2020 Ordinance No. 24327-08-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
JUSTICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,743.77, FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CITY'S MATCH
REQUIREMENT FOR TXDOT FY2021 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE GRANT;
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 Justice
Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$13,743.77,from available funds,for the purpose of funding the City's
match requirement for the TxDOT FY2021 Commercial Motor Vehicle grant.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:August 11, 2020
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/11/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0535
LOG NAME: 35CMV-TXDOT-FY2021
SUBJECT
Ratify Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,the United States Department of Transportation Commercial Motor Vehicle Grant
for the Fiscal Year 2021 in an Amount Up to$68,658.77;Authorize Transfer of$13,743.77 from the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund for the City's
Match Requirement;Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement;and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Ratify application for,and authorize acceptance of,if awarded,the Commercial Motor Vehicle Grant from the United States Department of
Transportation in an amount up to$68,658.77;
2.Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2021 grant;
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$13,743.77 for the
purpose of transferring to the Grants Operating Federal Fund as the City's match requirement;and
4.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount up to
$68,658.77.
DISCUSSION:
The Commercial Motor Vehicle(CMV)grants are aimed at reducing the number of commercial motor vehicle crashes,injuries,and fatalities.The
CMV grant will pay for the overtime hours of the Police Officers participating in the program.A local match of at least 20%is required.
CMV grant activities include enforcement of speed,seatbelt,DUI,and intersection traffic control laws.The total proposed direct program amount
is$68,658.77,which includes$13,743.77 in match funds. Funds will be budgeted for overtime and associated fringe benefits for an estimated
757 enforcement hours with an additional estimate of 45 hours for administering the grant.The grant will also fund overtime,along with associated
fringe benefits,to provide public information and education events.
Award of this grant and receipt of funds would not occur until Fiscal Year 2021.As for the City's required match,the Department has historically
used the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund to satisfy that requirement. Because sufficient balance exists now in the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund,
staff recommends that the$13,743.77 be transferred from the Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund and appropriated there during the
current fiscal year. Because the Grants Fund is a life of project fund,the appropriated match will be carried over into the next fiscal year.
A portion of the award funds will be used to cover indirect costs at the Police Department's approved rate(currently 5.53%).
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:Texas
Department of Transportation
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,receipt of the grant and adoption of
the attached Appropriation Ordinances,funds will be available in the current budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The
Police Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.The Police Department will be responsible for
verifying availability of funds before incurring any obligation. If awarded,the City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228