HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0081) M&C 21-0390City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/08/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0390
LOG NAME: 35JAG FY2021
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2021 Program
from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an Amount Up to $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 Attached Appropriation Ordinance
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 2021 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount up to
$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 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $500,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 2021 and supporting a broad range of activities aimed at preventing crime and improving the criminal justice
system.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) will apply for program funding in an amount up to $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 (US DOJ) Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fiscal Year 2021 Program, which has been established by the US DOJ, 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 US DOJ 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: US
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 operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Police 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 Police
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller 4441