Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24478-10-2020 Ordinance No. 24478-10-2020 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,828.67, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING HOMELAND SECURITY RELATED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES;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 2021 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 of$35,828.67, for the purpose of funding homeland security related equipment and services. 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 24446-09-2020 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 n pan(00 22,2020 09:06 CDT) for Ronald P.Gonzales(Oct 22,2020 09:56 CDT) Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 20, 2020 (!D City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 10/20/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0763 LOG NAME: 362019HSGP.SA1 SUBJECT (ALL)Authorize Acceptance of a Supplemental Award in the Amount of$35,828.67 in Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds from the United States Department of Homeland Security through the State of Texas,Office of the Governor,Authorize Execution of Related Documents,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1.Authorize the acceptance of an additional award in the amount of$35,828.67 in Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Funds from the United States Department of Homeland Security through the State of Texas,Office of the Governor; 2.Authorize the execution of all related documents to effect the acceptance of the grant award;and 3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$35,828.67,subject to receipt of the additional award. DISCUSSION: On September 9,2019,the City Council authorized the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program(HSGP) administered by the State of Texas,Office of the Governor via the approval of Mayor and Council Communication(M&C 19-0118).As a result,the City of Fort Worth(City)was awarded a credit in the amount of$3,381,183.00 under the Homeland Security Grant Program-Urban Area Security Initiative(HSGP-UASI)for the procurement of homeland security related equipment and services. An additional award of$35,828.67 has been granted to the City from uncommitted Regional 2019 HSGP-SHSP funds for a total award of $3,417,081.67.The additional funding received under the 2019 HSGP-SHSP program will be allocated towards Grant 4180301, Interoperable Communications Working Group Project in the amount of$35,828.67.This funding will go towards the purchase of portable radios and gateways on behalf of the North Central Texas Interoperable Communications Working Group.The bridge and radios will be utilized in training,table top exercises,and field exercises sponsored or conducted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments(NCTCOG). 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. This M&C serves 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: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 operating budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Fire Department(and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expenditure being incurred,the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6199 Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801 Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803