HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4141-11-2012A Resolution
NO. 4141-11-2012
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF $18,800.00 IN GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FOR THE STATE COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT 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;
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 Fort Worth Police Department is requesting funding to purchase retention locking software and
fourteen computer monitors. Acquisition of retention locking software for the Gas Chromatograph-Mass
Spectrometer (GC-MS) instrument will increase efficiency and decrease staff time when performing
controlled substance analyses. The additional monitors will allow the chemists to reduce the time it takes to
review case records by being able to conduct technical and administrative reviews directly from the case
record;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds it in the best interest of the citizens of
Fort Worth that the State Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement 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 the grant applications to the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, for the State Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement 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; and
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.
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Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION,: Approved on 1116/2012 - Ordinance No. 20482-11'2012 & Resolution,
No. 4141-11-2012
DATE: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: **C-25952
LOG NAME: 35CJD1 3 STATECOVERDELL
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2013 Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant in the Amount of $18,800.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, Authorize Execution of Related Agreement and Adopt Resolution and
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2013 Coverdell
Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division in the amount of $18,800.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a contract with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division for the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant;
3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $18,800.00 from the State
of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division and to make assurances required by the State
of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $18,800.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Texas Governor's Office funds projects throughout
the State under the Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program. The Fort Worth Police
Department applied for the amount of $18,800.00 in funding under the Fiscal Year 2013 Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grant to purchase retention locking software and 14 computer monitors.
Acquisition of retention locking software for the Gas Chromatograph-lVlass Spectrometer (GC-MS)
instrument will increase efficiency and decrease staff time when performing controlled substance
analyses. The additional monitors will allow the chemists to reduce the time it takes to review case records
by being able to conduct technical and administrative reviews directly from the case record. Staff will also
be able to use the monitors to connect their tablet computers to a monitor. This will enable chemists to
view the laboratory instruments and have a larger screen to view information entered into their tablet.
The grant requires that the City adopt a resolution to provide assurances that funds will be returned to the
CJD, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of CJD grant funds and designates the official authorized to
accept, reject or alter the grant.
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CERTIFICATION: FISCAL INFORMATION /
The Financial K4@naga0lmnt Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above r8Cnn0nOHndah0ns,
receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
CENTERS: current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND
TO Fund/Account/Centers
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for Cily Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
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FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey VKHalstead (4231)
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