HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4133-09-2012A Resolution
NO. 4133-09-2012
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF $37,288.17 IN GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS GRANT AND
THE MAKING OF ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF
THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office (CJD) is funding grant
projects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (City), by and through its Police Department, has written a
grant application for submission to the CJD for the following project:
The Police Department is requesting funds for a specially- equipped vehicle to transport,
power, operate, and monitor electronic equipment. The vehicle will provide lockable/secured
storage for law enforcement equipment, including, cameras, telemetry equipment and other
electronic surveillance and apprehension equipment used for the prevention and response to
incidents and investigations.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds it is in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth that the State Criminal Justice Programs Grant be operated for the Fiscal Year
2013 Grant Cycle; and
WHEREAS, the approval by CJD of the grant application is contingent upon the passage of a
resolution by the City containing certain assurances,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council ratifies the submission of the grant applications to the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, for the State Criminal Justice Program Grant;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to
apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate these grants on behalf of the City;
3. In the event of loss or misuse of the CJD grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be
returned to the CJD in full.
ADOPTED THIS 25`h day of September, 2012.
ATTEST:
By:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: **C-25868
LOG NAME: 35[J[}FY13
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Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the State Criminal Justice Programs Grant
in the Amount of$3y.2O8.17 from the State 0f Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division,
Adopt Related Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
|tia recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for the State Criminal Justice Programs Grant from the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, in the amount 0f$37.288.17;
2. Authorize the City Manager toaccept, reject, alter or terminate, if awarded, the State Criminal Justice
Program Grant;
3. Authorize the execution a contract in connection with the acceptance of the grant, if awarded;
4. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Police Department's application for and acceptance Vfthe
amount of$37'288.17in grant funds from the State Criminal Justice Programs Grant and the making nf
assurances required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
DISCUSSION: Grants Fund in the amount of $37,288.17 upon receipt of the grant.
Through the Criminal Justice Program Grant from the State's Office of the Governor, the Police
Department applied for a vehicle to transport, power, operate and monitor electronic equipment. The
vehicle will provide lockable/secured storage for law enforcement equipment, ino|uding, oernenas,
telemetry equipment and other electronic surveillance and apprehension equipment used for the
prevention and response hoincidents and investigations. The vehicle will have emergency lighting and
sirens to provide a prompt response and allow fast deployment of equipment and personnel.
The vehicle will be equipped with secondary power supplies and power leads that are routed to the cargo
area to supply power to computers and other equipment. These devices will be able to compile audio,
video and data signals and then transmit those signals to on-scene and remote command centers, as well
as emergency operation centers.
The grant requires that the City of Fort Worth adopt a resolution which provides assurances that funds will
be returned to the Criminal Justice Division, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds and which
designates the official authorized to accept, reject or alter the grant.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / .
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The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinanoa.fundsvvi||beovai|ab|einthe
current capital budget, ao appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
5) GR76 451644 035202574000
5)GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202574010
Submitted for City Manager's Officq-§Y:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$37,288.17
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Charles Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey VKHalstead (4210)
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