HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24588-12-2020 ORDINANCE NO. 24588-12-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND,
SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS,IN THE AMOUNT OF$17,347.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FUGITIVE UNITS PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED
STATES MARSHALS SERVICE (USMS) VIOLENT OFFENDER TASK
FORCE (VOTF); 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 of$17,347.00,subject to the receipt
of funds, to provide reimbursement to the Police Department Fugitive Units participation in the
United States Marshals Service (USMS)Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF).
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
?,.. for Ronald F. Gonvaies
for Ronald P.Gonzales(Dec 18,202010:23 CST)
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser, ��.FRT
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 15,2020
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/15/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0968
LOG NAME: 35FY2018-22USMSINCREASEMODDOC
SUBJECT
(ALL)Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Increase Appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the Amount of$17,347.00 for Additional
Reimbursable Funds from the United States Marshals Service for the Department Fugitive Unit's Participation in the United States Marshals
Service Violent Offender Task Force
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of$17,347.00,subject to receipt of funds,for the purpose of receiving additional funds for the Fort
Worth Police Department Fugitive Unit's participation in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force Project 101634 FY2018-
22 USMS TF.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)is to appropriate additional funds for the Police Department Fugitive Unit's
participation in the United States Marshals Service(USMS)Violent Offender Task Force(VOTF)Project 101634 FY2018-22 USMS TF.On
12/17/2019,the City Council approved M&C 19-0394 to appropriate$102,500.00 for reimbursable funds for overtime expenses related to VOTF
participation. On 7/10/2020 a modification document was received from the USMS to increase funding for task force officer overtime. The
additional appropriation of$17,347.00 for Project 101634 FY2018-22 USMS TF,results in total reimbursable funds of$119,847.00 to the City of
Fort Worth. Adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance will provide capacity to account for the expenses to be reimbursed from the
additional funds.
The Fugitive Unit has participated in the USMS VOTF for many years,most recently with M&C 19-0394 and City Secretary Contract No.50153.
The program operates pursuant to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000(Public L. 106544;28 U.S.C.§566 note),which provides for the
establishment of permanent Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces consisting of federal,state and local law enforcement authorities in designated
regions of the United States,to be directed and coordinated by the United States Marshals Service,for the purpose of locating and apprehending
fugitives.The primary mission of the USMS VOTF is to investigate and arrest,as a part of joint law enforcement operations,persons who have
active and federal warrants thereby improving public safety and reducing violent crime.
The City receives asset forfeiture funds from the USMS to reimburse a portion of the City's expenditures associated with participation in the VOTF.
Reimbursement is limited to overtime expenses related to the VOTF.The City of Fort Worth will be responsible for officer salaries and associated
fringe benefits. Indirect expenses are not eligible for reimbursement. There is no required match.
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:United
States Marshals Service
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation 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