HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20421-09-2012Ordinance No. 2042 1 -09 -20 1 2
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,870.45,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REIMBURSEMENT OFOVERTTME WORKED BY ASSIGNED OFFICERS AND A
CLERICAL EMPLOYEE TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, FORT WORTH MULTI-AGENCY TASK
FORCE; 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $121,870.45, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for the purpose of reimbursement of overtime worked by
assigned officers and a clerical employee to continue operation of the Drug Enforcement Administration,
Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force.
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 it) full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be incorporated into the ordinance approved by the Fort Worth City Council
effecting the budget of the municipal goverru-nent of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 2012, and ending September 30, 2013, 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
TO f(VM AND LEGALITY:
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EFFECTIVE: September 25, 2012
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/25/2012 - Ordinance No. 20421 -09 -2012
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DATE: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25869
LOG NAME: 35DEA MULTI -- AGENCY TASK FORCE13
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration to Continue Operation of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Fort Worth
Multi- Agency Task Force, Authorize Reimbursement of Costs Associated with Participation in the Amount
Up to $121,870.45 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council
1. Authorize the execution of a Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration to continue operation of the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth
Multi- Agency Task Force;
2. Authorize the term of the Agreement to be September 30, 2012 through September 30, 2013;
3. Authorize the Police Department to accept up to the amount of $121,870.45 for reimbursement of
overtime worked by the assigned officers and support provided by a clerical employee; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $121,870.45.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Fort Worth Multi- Agency Task Force since the creation of the Task Force in 1985. The DEA Fort Worth
Multi- Agency Task Force performs activities and duties to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Tarrant
County area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations, gathering and reporting
intelligence data related to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs, conducting undercover
operations, where appropriate, and engaging in other traditional methods of investigation in order that the
Task Force's activities will result in effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the
State of Texas.
The Police Department has five officers assigned to the Task Force and the DEA reimburses the Police
Department for overtime costs up to the amount of $17,202.25 per officer, per year. In addition, this
Agreement will reimburse the City of Fort Worth the salary for one clerical support employee in the amount
not to exceed $35,859.20.
During the period of assignment of Fort Worth police officers to the Task Force, the City of Fort Worth will
remain responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits, including overtime, of the officers assigned
to the Task Force.
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CERTIFICATION: FISCAL INFORMATION /
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the Agreement and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available
in the Fiscal Year 2O13 budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Police Department is
responsible for requesting reimbursements and for the collection of revenues under this Agreement.
CENTERS: FUND
TO Fund/Accou nt/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
4)GR76 451891 035423601010 $121,870.45
��870.45
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (5199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey VKHalstead (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Jeffrey VKHalstead (4231)
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