HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4034-10-2011A Resolution
NO. 4034 -10 -2011
AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIME VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION IN CONNECTION WITH
THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, each year, the Office of the Attorney General ( "OAG ") funds grant projects throughout the
state;
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ( "City "), by and through its Police Department, wrote a grant
application for submission to the OAG for the FY 2012 Grant Cycle for the following project:
Salary, fringe benefits, and training, for one bilingual victim assistance specialist. The total
amount dedicated to this goal is $52,623.00; $42,000.00 provided by OAG, with the City's
match being $10,623.00;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth ( "City Council ") found it in the best interest of
the citizens of Fort Worth that the above outlined project be operated for the FY 2012 Grant Cycle;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and supports the grant application filed with OAG; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to pass a resolution designating Assistant City Manager Charles W.
Daniels as the City's authorized official in connection with this grant;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
1. That the City approves the submission of the grant application to OAG;
2. That the City designates Assistant City Manager Charles W. Daniels as the City's authorized
official in connection with this grant; and
3. That the City gives Assistant City Manager Charles W. Daniels the power to apply for, accept,
reject, alter or terminate these grants on behalf of the City as well as the authority to sign all
grant adjustment requests, inventory reports, progress reports and financial reports or any other
official documents related to the grant on behalf of the grantee.
Adopted this 18th day of October 2011.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/18/2011 - Ordinance No. 19935 & Resolution No. 4034
DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
LOG NAME: 350AGFY12
REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25221
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for the Other Victim Assistance Grant from the Office of the Attorney General Crime
Victim Services, Authorize Acceptance of $42,000.00 in Grant Funds from the Victim Coordinator and
Liaison Grant Program, Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Office of the Attorney General,
Authorize $10,623.00 in Matching Funds, Adopt Resolution in Order to Make Assurances Required by the
Attorney General of Texas's Crime Victim Services and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize ratification of the application for grant funds in the amount of $42,000.00 for the Other Victim
Assistance Grant from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas's Crime Victim Services Division;
2. Authorize acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $42,000.00 from the Victim Coordinator and
Liaison Grant from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas's Crime Victim Services Division;
3. Authorize execution of a contract with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas's Crime Victim
Services Division for the implementation of the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant;
4. Authorize transfer of $10,623.00 from the Federal Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the
City's match;
5. Adopt the attached resolution ratifying the application for and acceptance of $42,000.00 in grant funds
from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas's Crime Victim Services Division and making assurances
required by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas's Crime Victim Services Division; and
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $52,623.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant will fund a bilingual, Spanish - language victim assistance
specialist who can provide consistent services throughout the Fort Worth Police Department for victims
and their families who need Spanish - language bilingual services. This position is responsible for working
with the Hispanic /Latino community in the City of Fort Worth in an effort to provide public awareness of
victim services available, victims' rights, local resources and crime victims' compensation. The Police
Department originally applied for the Other Victim Assistance Grant; however, the Office of the Attorney
General awarded grant funds to the Police Department from the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant.
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The Office of the Attorney General began funding this program originally in September 2008 and has
continued for four years.
Funding of $35,610.00 will provide the victim assistance specialist's salary for 12 months, $16,542.00 will
fund the associated fringe benefits for 12 months and $471.00 will fund grant required travel and training.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant and adoption of appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
Operating Budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
5) GR76 451977 035473552000
5) GR76 472107 035473552000
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035473552010
CERTIFICATIONS:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$42,000.00 3) R107 538070 0357000
$10,623.00
$52,623.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4211)
Additional Information Contact: Gerald Chandler (4219)
$10,623.00
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