HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0020) M&C 20-0033City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
DATE: 01 /14/20
Texas
Council Communication
LOG NAME: 36TC911 PSAP REIMBURSEMENT
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0033
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of the Fire Department's Share of the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District's 2020 Public Safety Answering
Points Assistance Program in the Amount of $127,815.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of the Fire Department's share of the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District's 2020 Public Safety
Answering Points Assistance Program in the amount of $127,815.00 to be applied to reimburse the Fire Department's expenditures for
reimbursement -eligible 9-1-1 related equipment and other improvements; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $127,815.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Tarrant County 9-1-1 (TC911) District's Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Assistance Program was initiated to help ensure emergency
response communication units throughout the county are provided up-to-date equipment, operating tools and training. To receive reimbursement, a
PSAP must expend a specified amount of funds in direct support of their emergency response communication units. Eligible expenses include 9-
1-1 related equipment, furniture, hardware, training, and other items with direct linkages to emergency response communication efforts. The City of
Fort Worth's Fire Department has been receiving annual awards since 2010. For the 2020 PSAP Assistance Program, the Fire Department
anticipates using its reimbursement as follows:
Description
Amount
UPS Battery Refresh at Fire Alarm Office
$100,000.00
Training, Workshops, and Conferences
$27,815.00
Total
$127,815.00
Funding for this project was not included in the FY2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan due to the unplanned nature of the UPS replacement
project. The need for this replacement was not apparent until August 2019. The action in this M&C will amend the FY2020-2024 Capital
Improvement Plan.
Indirect costs are ineligible for this grant.
This project will serve All Council Districts.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
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 capital budget, as appropriated, of the General Capital Projects Fund. The Fire 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 Fire
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head:
Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803