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CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF TARRANT, KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENT
DENTON AND WISE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF FORT WORTH, ARLINGTON,
AND COUNTY OF TARRANT,TEXAS
FY 2020 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FORMULA PROGRAM
AWARD
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made and entered into this 26th day of
October 2020, by and between the COUNTY of TARRANT, acting by and through its duly
authorized representative (hereinafter referred to as COUNTY), the CITY of FORT WORTH, acting
by and through its duly authorized representative(hereinafter referred to as CITY), and the CITY of
ARLINGTON, acting by and through their duly authorized representatives (hereinafter collectively
referred to as SUBRECIPIENT), located entirely within the State of Texas,witnesseth:
WHEREAS,the governing bodies of City, County, and Subrecipient find that the performance of this
MOU is in the best interests of all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the
division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this MOU;
and
WHEREAS, under the FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Grant), the
Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a total of$443,291.00 to be distributed to the parties to
this MOU; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has agreed to serve as the fiscal agent for the Grant, and distribute all such
funds between the cooperating parties; and
WHEREAS,the CITY agrees to provide the COUNTY an amount of$77,076.00 from the Grant award;
and
WHEREAS,SU BRECI PI ENT agrees to provide the COUNTY an amount of$33,747.00 from the Grant
award;and
WHEREAS,the CITY,SUBRECIPIENT and COUNTY believe it to be in their best interests to
reallocate the Grant funds as set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE,the COUNTY, CITY, and SUBRECIPIENT agree as follows:
Section 1.
CITY agrees to reimburse the COUNTY a total of$110,823.00 of Grant funds.This total includes the
amounts provided by City and Subrecipient outlined above. In no event shall County receive more
than $110,823.00 under this MOU.
CITY agrees to reimburse SUBRECIPIENT a total of$101,239.00 of Grant funds.
Section 2.
The above parties agree to utilize their jurisdiction's individual award as outlined in a
separate Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Worth and the individual
MOU between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,and the County of Tarrant,Texas OFFICIAL RECORD
FY 20 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
municipality or county.
Section 3.
It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this MOU, no party waives, nor shall be
deemed hereby to waive,any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims
arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions.
Section 4.
Each party to this MOU will be responsible for its own actions in providing services under this MOU and
shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the furnishing of the services by any other party.
Section 5.
This MOU creates no rights in any third party.
Section 6.
As to each individual party,this MOU incorporates by reference the terms and conditions contained in the
following three additional documents, as if set forth at length herein: (1) the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Fort Worth and the individual municipality or county;(2)the applicable
Grant Award Agreement; and (3)the individual municipality's budget submitted in connection with this
grant award. This MOU,including the documents incorporated specifically herein by reference,contains
the entire understanding between the parties as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreement or other documents are hereby declared null and void to the
extent they may conflict with any provision of this MOU.
The signature lines for each subrecipient are being executed on individual pages and are attached as
part of the MOU.
Section 7.
The person signing this MOU hereby warrants that he or she has the legal authority to execute this MOU
on behalf of his or her respective Party,and that such binding authority has been granted by proper order,
resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of the entity. The other Party is fully entitled to rely on this
warranty and representation in entering into this MOU. This MOU may be executed in one or more
counterparts and each counterpart shall,for all purposes,be deemed an original,but all such counterparts
shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Any signature delivered by a party by facsimile
or other electronic transmission(including email transmission of a portable document file(pdf)or similar
image)shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto.
MOU between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,and the County of Tarrant,Texa
FY 20 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
IN WITNESS WHEROF,the following authorized representatives execute this agreement:
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
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Jesus J. Chapa
Assistant City Manager
Date: Oct 26,2020
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
Edwin Kraus
Chief of Police
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
Taylor Paris
Assistant City Attorney
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City Secretary
Date:Oct 28,2020
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Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract,including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
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Angela Miller
FWPD Grant Specialist
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
MOU between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,and the County of Tarrant,Texas FT.WORTH, TX
FY 20 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
SIGNED AND EXECUTED this day of b , 2020.
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
By:
B. GLEN WHITLEY
County Judge
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Criminal District Attorneyg ffice*
*By law, the Criminal District Attorney's Office may only approve contracts for its clients. We reviewed this
document as to form from our client's legal perspective. Other parties may not rely on this approval.Instead those
parties should seek contract review from independent counsel.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
MOU between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington, and the County of Tarrant,Texas
FY 20 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
CITY OF ARt4GTON,TEXAS
By
Gilbert T. Perales
Deputy City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Attorney
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
MOU between the Cities of Fort Worth,Arlington,and the County of Tarrant, Texas
FY 20 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA F RT 4145�_
DATE: 6/23/2020 REFERENCE NO.: **M&C 20-0453 LOG NAME: 35JAG
FY2020
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2020 Program from the United States Department
of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount not
to exceed $500,000.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States
Department of Justice and Related Memoranda of Understanding with Sub-Grantees
Identified by the Department of Justice, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for, and the acceptance of, if awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2020 from the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount not to exceed
$500,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office
of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance;
3. Authorize the execution of related memoranda of understanding with Sub-Grantees Identified by
the Department of Justice; and
4. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing receipts and appropriatins in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department(FWPD)will apply for program funding in an amount not to exceed
$500,000.00 in eligible grant expenses including but not limited to training, supplies, equipment or
contractual services.
The goal of the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant(JAG) Fiscal Year 2020 Program, which has been established by the United States Department
of Justice, is to allow local governments to support a broad range of activities aimed at preventing
crime and improving the criminal justice system. The City of Fort Worth will apply for the grant in
conjunction with the Department of Justice identified sub-awardees determined on a formula basis
through crime data.
Matching funds are not required under this grant. The funding type is reimbursable.
Indirect costs are an allowable budget category in this grant. No indirect cost revenues are expected
to result from this Program.
The grant will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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 budget, as appropriated,
of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. This is a reimbursement grant. The Police Department is
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.
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Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Ed Kraus (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller(4441)
ATTACHMENTS
35JAG FY2020 AO 21001.docx
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FORT WORTH
DOCUMENT APPROVAL/CORRECTION FORM
TO: Angela Miller
DEPT: Police Department
DATE: August 4, 2020
SUBJECT: DOJ, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Fiscal Year 2020 -
Group MOU
TITLE OF DOCUMENT(S)
- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Fiscal Year 2020 Local Formula
Solicitation
- Group MOU
X APPROVED FOR SIGNATURE—The Certification to be signed by David and Chief Kraus has been
reviewed and approved for signature. You may move forward with the application conditioned on following the
comments below and confirming all eligibility requirements are met.
RETURN TO DEPARTMENT—The above referenced document(s) are being returned to your
department for corrections. Please see comments below.
COMMENTS:
ylor Paris, Assistant City Attorney
REQUIRED SIGNATURES ON DOCUMENT(S)
X VENDOR
X DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
X ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
X ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
X CITY SECRETARY
X CONTRACT MANAGER
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
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