HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24293-08-2020 Ordinance No. 24293-08-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $479,386.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FY2020
COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-GANG PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount up to$479,386.00,for the purpose of
funding the FY2020 Comprehensive Anti-Gang Programs for Youth.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Thoho1�mas R.Hansen(Aug 12,202D 13:28 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:August 4, 2020
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/04/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0508
LOG NAME: 35OJJDP-YOUTH-ANTI-GANG-2020
SUBJECT
Ratify Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,the U.S. Department of Justice,Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention, FY 2020 Comprehensive Anti-Gang Programs for Youth in an Amount Up to$479,386.00,Authorize
Execution of Related Grant Agreement,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Ratify application for,and authorize acceptance of,if awarded,the U.S. Department of Justice(USDOJ),Office of Justice Programs(OJP),
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP), FY 2020 Comprehensive Anti-Gang Programs for Youth grant in an amount up to
$479,386.00;
2.Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with USDOJ,OJP,OJJDP for Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Anti-Gang Programs for Youth
grant;and
3. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of
$479,386.00.
DISCUSSION:
The U.S. Department of Justice, Offiice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP)Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Anti-Gang
Programs for Youth grant program supports OJJDP's priorities to reduce violent crime,combat gangs,and enhance public safety.The Fort Worth
Police Department applied under Category 1: Intervention to dissuade youth from joining gangs and help them discontinue their involvement in
gangs.The OJJDP Comprehensive Anti-Gang Programs for Youth will provide up to$479,386.00 over a thirty-six month grant period for staffing
and services that focus on dissuading youth from joining gangs and helping them discontinue their involvement in gangs.
The OJJDP goal is to prevent and reduce youth gang involvement and youth gang violence.Grant activities must address the OJJDP objectives: 1)
Reduce and sustain reductions in community youth violence,particularly gun and gang violence,and victimization;2)Prevent violence and promote
healing from victimization and exposure to violence;and 3)Convene a working group(this may be an existing group)that meets regularly
throughout the project period to identify and address service gaps and barriers,and use funding for a wide variety of intervention and suppression
strategies targeting youth who are in a gang or at risk of joining a gang.
There is no match required for this grant-funded program.Indirect costs are included as required.
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:
USDOJ
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 Ordinance,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