HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0166) M&C 21-0439City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/22/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0439
LOG NAME: 35DNA CEBR PROGRAM FY2021
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program Grant Fiscal
Year 2021 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in an Amount Up
to $650,000.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, and Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance
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
2021 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount up to
$650,000.00;
2. Authorize execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice
Assistance; and
3. 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 $650,000.00, for the purpose of the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
Grant Fiscal Year 2021.
DISCUSSION:
The overarching 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 with existing crime laboratories or laboratory systems to increase the capacity of publicly
funded forensic DNA and DNA databases laboratories to process more DNA samples, thereby helping to reduce the number of forensic DNA and
DNA database samples awaiting analysis and/or prevent a backlog of forensic and database DNA samples.
The Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory will apply for program funding in an amount up to $650,000.00 in eligible grant expenses
including but not limited to personnel, 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, 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
Expedited