HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24382-09-2020 Ordinance No. 24382-09-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANTS, IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $3,427,683.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PROJECTS
FOR THE 2020 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount up to$3,427,683.00, for the purpose
of funding projects for the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program.
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant JEOC Sustainment Project $236,022.18
2981406
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Planning Project $892,160.00
2981806
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Management and Administration Project $150,000.00
2982006
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Interdiction and Disruption Project $363,000.00
3419804
State Homeland Security Program North Central Texas EOD Working $46,500.00
Grant 3977001 Group
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Cybersecurity Project $204,162.42
4125901
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Enhancing Protection and Soft Targets $353,500.00
4128101 Project
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Enhance Intelligence Information $268,883.00
4128301 Sharing Protect
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Addressing Emerging Threats Project $272,710.00
4128501
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Special Response Teams Project $320,432.00
4138701
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Emergency Communications Project $320,313.40
4129201
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
Christopher Austria(Sep 3,202016:10 CDT) t (/
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2020
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/01/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0635
LOG NAME: 362020 HSGP.V1
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Application For and,If Awarded,Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant from the United States Department
of Homeland Security(DHS)through the State of Texas,Office of the Governor,Up to the Amount of$3,427,683.00,Approve Execution of All
Applicable Grant Contracts,Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Application and,if awarded,accept an award for
an amount up to$3,427,683.00 in Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
97,067)from the United States Department of Homeland Security(DHS)through the State of Texas,Office of the Governor,for the following
projects:
1. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981406-Joint Emergency Operations Center(JEOC)Sustainment Project in the amount of
$236,022.18;
2. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981806-Planning Project in the amount of$892,160.00;
3. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2982006-Management and Administration Project in the amount of$150,000.00;
4. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 3419804-Interdiction and Disruption Project in the amount of$363,000.00;
5. State Homeland Security Program Grant(SHSP)3977001 -North Central Texas Explosive Ordnance Disposal(EOD)Working Group in the
amount of$46,500.00;
6. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4125901 -Cybersecurity Project in the amount of$204,162.42;
7. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128101 -Enhancing Protection of Soft Targets Project in the amount of$353,500.00;
8. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128301 -Enhance Intelligence and Information Sharing Project in the amount of$268,883.00;
9. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128501 -Addressing Emerging Threats Project in the amount of$272,710.00;
10. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128701 -Special Response Teams Project in the amount of$320,432.00;
11. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4129201 -Emergency Communications Project in the amount of$320,313.40
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable grant contracts;
3. Adopt attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to$3,427,683.00 and to make assurances as required by the State of
Texas,Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund up to the
amount of$3,427,683.00,subject to receipt of the award.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Homeland Security(DHS)through the State of Texas,Office of the Governor,awards grants to jurisdictions
across the state to enhance local capabilities to prevent, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and natural disasters.The Homeland
Security Grant Program(HSGP)encourages jurisdictions to strengthen local and regional preparedness efforts and to seek benefits available
through cooperative action.
Funding awarded as part of the 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative(UASI)and HSGP will be used by Fort Worth public safety and disaster
support organizations to maintain and improve the community's capacity to prepare for,prevent, respond to,and recover from terrorism incidents
and other natural disasters. Fort Worth has been offered the opportunity to participate in the HSGP program each year since 2005,receiving over
$50,000,000.00 in grant funds to supplement local and regional preparedness efforts.The Office of Emergency Management coordinates with City
departments in the development and implementation of grant funded projects in the areas of threat assessment,risk reduction,capability
sustainment, plan development, public education and training.
Indirect costs are allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R.200.414 and have been requested.
The grant has no local match requirement.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:State
of Texas-Office of the Governor
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.Funds will be
reimbursed by grantor after expenditures are made.The Fire Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.
Prior to expenditures being made,the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803