HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0076) M&C 21-0617City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/24/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0617
LOG NAME: 35SAFE CITY COMMISSION SUPPORT PROVIDER PROGRAM FY22
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with Safe City Commission in the Amount of $345,000.00 to Operate One Safe Place as a Regional
Family Justice Center in Tarrant County During Fiscal Year 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Safe City Commission in the amount of $345,000.00 to
operate One Safe Place as a Regional Family Justice Center in Tarrant County during Fiscal Year 2022.
DISCUSSION:
One Safe Place, a Regional Family Justice Center, brings together a multi -agency task force dedicated to providing coordinated services to
victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Tarrant County. Victims of domestic violence receive coordinated medical, legal, and counseling
services and have access to on -site professionals. The on -site professionals include child protective services, law enforcement personnel,
prosecutors, and victim advocate specialists. The increased access to professional services at one centralized location encourages victims of
domestic violence to report the abuse, provides victims with access to necessary services, and creates an opportunity to break the cycle of
violence.
The City of Fort Worth worked closely with Safe City Commission (SCC) to develop the vision of One Safe Place. Under the terms of the
agreement, SCC will be disbursed during Fiscal Year 2022 an amount up to $345,000.00 to cover administration and facilities expenses as a
support service provider under the terms of the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Financial Policy. SCC will provide this support to
the Fort Worth Police Department and four third party CCPD mission eligible direct service providers.
This agreement will be effective October 1, 2021, and will end on September 30, 2022.
One Safe Place provides services to ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget by the City
Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget, as appropriated, in the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund. Prior to an
expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Neil Noakes 4212
Sarah Shannon 4254
Keith Morris 4243