HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0054) M&C 20-0453City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/23/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0453
LOG NAME: 35JAG FY2020
SUBJECT
Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2020 Program from
the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and Related Memoranda of Understanding with Sub -
Grantees Identified by the Department of Justice, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for, and the acceptance of, if awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year
2020 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount not to exceed
$500,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice
Assistance;
3. Authorize the execution of related memoranda of understanding with Sub -Grantees Identified by the Department of Justice; and
4. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing receipts and appropriatins in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount not to
exceed $500,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) will apply for program funding in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in eligible grant expenses
including but not limited to training, supplies, equipment or contractual services.
The goal of the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fiscal Year 2020 Program, which
has been established by the United States Department of Justice, is to allow local governments to support a broad range of activities aimed at
preventing crime and improving the criminal justice system. The City of Fort Worth will apply for the grant in conjunction with the Department of
Justice identified sub-awardees determined on a formula basis through crime data.
Matching funds are not required under this grant. The funding type is reimbursable.
Indirect costs are an allowable budget category in this grant. No indirect cost revenues are expected to result from this Program.
The grant will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: U. S.
DOJ
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 budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. This is a reimbursement grant. The Police
Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department
has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller 4441