HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0009) M&C 20-0507City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/04/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0507
LOG NAME: 35FY2020 DNA CEBR
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program Grant Fiscal
Year 2020 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Amount of $464,386.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program Grant Fiscal Year
2020 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Amount of $464,386.00;
2. Authorize Execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice; and
3. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of
$464,386.00.
DISCUSSION:
The goal of the United States Department of Justice DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Grant Program (Program) is to assist
eligible states and units of local government in processing, recording, screening and analyzing forensic DNA and DNA database samples. The
Program also seeks to increase the capacity of public forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to help reduce the number of forensic DNA
and DNA database samples awaiting analysis.
The Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory will apply for program funding in an amount of $464,386.00 in eligible grant expenses
including but not limited to training, supplies, equipment or contractual services.
Matching funds are not required under the grant. The funding type is reimbursable.
Indirect costs are an allowable budget category in the grant. The budget will include indirect costs if applicable.
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: US
DOJ
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached
Appropriation Ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The
Police Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. The Police Department will be responsible for
verifying availability of funds before incurring any obligation. If awarded, the City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head:
Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller 4441