HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24484-10-2020 Ordinance No. 24484-10-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE
AMOUNT UP TO $19,180.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENTS FOR
OVERTIME COSTS FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATION; 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 2020-2021 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Other Fund in the amount up to $19,180.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
reimbursements for overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task
Force Group 2 SURGE for FY2021.
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 incorporated into the ordinance effecting the budget of the municipal government
of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2020, and ending September 30,
2021, 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instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 20, 2020
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/20/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0761
LOG NAME: 35FY2021 HIDTA TASK FORCE GROUP 2 SURGE
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration,for Reimbursement of
Overtime Costs in an Amount Up to$19,180.00 for Participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force Group 2 SURGE
for Fiscal Year 2021,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an agreement with the United States Department of Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration,for reimbursement
of overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force Group 2 SURGE for Fiscal Year 2021;
2. Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to$19,180.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for one officer assigned to the Texoma
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force Group 2 SURGE for one year;and
3. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an
amount of$19,180.00,upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1999,the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States Department of Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)to address the problem of drug trafficking in North Texas through various task forces.The Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
(HIDTA)Task Force Group 2 SURGE(Task Force)seeks to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the City of Fort Worth by immobilizing targeted violators
and trafficking organizations,gathering and reporting intelligence data relating to trafficking of narcotics and other dangerous drugs,and by
conducting undercover operations where appropriate.
The task force will also engage in other traditional methods of investigations in order that the task force's activities will result in effective
prosecution in both state and federal courts.
The Fort Worth Police Department will assign one officer to the Texoma HIDTA Task Force Group 2 SURGE.The City of Fort Worth will be
reimbursed by the DEA for overtime expenses related to the department's participation in the task force in an amount up to$19,180.00. Benefits
such as retirement,FICA,and other expenses are not reimbursable.This is a reimbursement agreement and indirect costs are prohibited.No
matching funds are required.
This task force 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:US
DOJ DEA
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds
will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Operating Other Fund.The Police Department(and Financial
Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Police
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Gonzales 4217