HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24700-02-2021 ORDINANCE NO.24700-02-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, (1) BY
$148,518.00 SUBJECT TO AWARD AND RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FUNDS,AND
(2) BY $37,130.00, AS A TRANSFER FROM THE FY2022 GENERAL FUND TO
SATISFY THE CITY'S MATCH REQUIREMENT,FOR A TOTAL OF$185,648.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FY2022 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT
FORMULA GRANT 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 Federal Fund, (1) by $148,518.00 subject to the award and receipt of grant funds, and (2) by
$37,130.00, as a transfer from the FY2022 General Fund to satisfy the City's match requirement, for a total
of$185,648.00,for the purpose of funding the FY2022 Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Assistant City Attorney Maly J.Kayser a <1 �O R T
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 2,2021 '. r
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/02/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0095
LOG NAME: 35FY22-OOG-CJD-VICTIMS OF CRIME FORMULA GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,the Office of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division,Victims of Crime
Act Formula Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2022 in an Amount of$185,648.00,Adopt Resolution,Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for,and authorize acceptance of,if awarded,the Fiscal Year 2022 Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant from the Office
of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division,in an amount of$185,648.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Office of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division for the Fiscal Year 2022 grant;
3. Adopt the attached resolution to make assurances as required by the State of Texas,Office of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount of
$185,648.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose,of the Office of the Governor(OOG),Criminal Justice Division(CJD),Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)Formula Grant, Fiscal Year
2022,is to provide services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and provide aid through the criminal justice
process. If awarded,grant will continue to fund two positions in the Fort Worth Police Department's Victim Assistance Unit(Victim Assistance
Specialist and High Risk Family Violence Specialist).The grant period for this award is from 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2022.
The overall goal,of the COG,CJD,VOCA Formula Grants,is to reduce the trauma experienced by crime victims.This is achieved by providing
efficient and comprehensive advocacy and services for all victims of violent crime and conduct outreach and education to victims of family violence
exhibiting high risk factors.Through these services,the likelihood of repeat victimization and intimate partner homicide is reduced.
There is a match requirement of 20%of the total budget.A portion of the Victim Assistant Coordinator's time will fulfill this requirement.The Fiscal
Year 2022 General Fund budget will be used to meet this match requirement.
The attached resolution affirms that 1)the City Council has ratified the grant project;2)designates the City Manager,through the Deputy City
Manager,to apply for,accept,reject,alter,or terminate the grant on behalf of the City;and 3)in the event of loss or misuse of CJD grant funds,the
City assures that the funds will be returned to the CJD in full.
A portion of the awarded funds will be used to cover indirect costs at the Police Department's approved rate(currently 4.89%).
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Office
of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division
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 Federal Fund and the match requirement will be
budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2022 Police Department General Fund budget.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 bk Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228