HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18628-05-2009Ordinance No. 18628-05-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $521,295.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
RECOVERY ACT: EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL COMPETITIVE GRANT FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE ABOVE REFERENCED
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 2008-2009, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
5521,295.00 subject to receipt of the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant from the
United States Department of Justice far the purpose of authorizing the City to apply for and accept the
above referenced grant.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion. section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative ar void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion ar judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance; which said rornaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ord+nance shall be cumulative of prdinance No. 18283 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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CONC3L ACTION: Approved on 5!2612009 -Ord. No. 18628-05-2009
DATE: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 REFERENCE NO.: `~C-23545
LOG NAME: 35BYRNE CC}MPETITIVE ARRA GRANT
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Apply for and Accept, if Awarded, the United States Department of Justice's
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant in the Amount of $521,295.00, Authorize the City
Manager to Execute a Contract with the United States Department of Justice and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne
Memorial Competitive Grant from the United States Department of Justice, in the amount of $521,295.fl0;
2. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the United States Department of Justice for the
acceptance of grant funds, and
3. Adapt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $521,295.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth is requesting X521,295.00 in funding far five new positions for the Fort Worth Police
department's Crime Lab. The funding includes salaries, fringe benefits; associated supplies and travel for
the following positions: Senior Forensic Scientist, Firearms Technician, Evidence Technician, t.atent Print
Technician and Property and Evidence Technician.
The overall goal of the program under this grant is to decrease the current backlog, reduce turnaround
times on requests far analysis and increase the Crime Lab's efficiency. The strategy to reach the goal of
the program is by implementing the following objectives:
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Crime Lab provided by the Property and Evidence Room Technician.
FISCAL INFORMATION 1 CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
reaeipf of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS: f
TO FundlAccourttiCeriters FROM Fund/AccaunttCenters
GR76 451891,03542336$600 5521,295.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
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Submtked far City Manager's Office by: Tam Higgins {6140}
Originating Department Head: Jeff W. Halstead (4210}
Additional Information Cantaat: Shannon Hawkins {4249}
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