HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24710-02-2021 ORDINANCE NO.24710-02-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $200,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE TESTING
PROGRAM FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2022, 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 State Fund, subject to the receipt of grant, in the amount up to $200,000.00, for the purpose of
funding the FY2022 Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Program.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 Mary J.Kayser
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 23,2021
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/16/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0124
LOG NAME: 35STATE SAK FY2022
SUBJECT
(ALL)Ratify the Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,the Office of the Governor,Public Safety Office,Criminal Justice
Division Fiscal Year 2022 Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program in an Amount Not to Exceed$200,000.00,Authorize Execution of a
Grant Agreement With the Office of the Governor,Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for,and authorize acceptance of,if awarded,the Office of the Governor,Public Safety Office,Criminal Justice Division
Fiscal Year 2022 Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program in an amount not to exceed$200,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Office of the Governor,Public Safety Office,Criminal Justice Division;
3. Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount not to exceed$200,000.00 and to make assurances as required
by the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in an
amount not to exceed$200,000.00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory(FWPD-CL)has applied for program funding in the amount of$200,000.00 for costs
associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses. If awarded,allowable uses of funds
are limited to the screening,processing,and/or entering relevant information into Combined DNA Index System for sexual assault evidence
collection kits and will pay for:
1. Overtime or temporary/contract workers who screen and/or process sexual assault kits,
2. Contractual services for screening and/or processing of sexual assault kits,
3. Supplies and equipment used in the screening and/or processing of sexual assault kits,or
4. Salaries and benefits for workers who screen and/or process sexual assault kits.
FWPD-CL will use the grant funding to outsource backlogged DNA sexual assault kits to a qualified Combined DNA Index System vendor in an
effort to reduce the number of sexual assault kit backlogs.
Matching funds are not required under the grant.The funding type is reimbursable.
Indirect costs are an allowable budget category in the grant.The budget will include indirect costs if applicable.
The grant will serve 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:Office
of the Governor
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 State 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: Angela Miller 4441