HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25068-09-2021 ORDINANCE NO.25068-09-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $58,116.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENTS FOR OVERTIME COSTS FROM U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund in the amount up to $58,116.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
reimbursements of overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
Dallas Fort Worth Airport Task Force for Fiscal Year 2022.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion,section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction,such decision,opinion or judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions,sections,or parts of sections of this ordinance,which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be incorporated into the ordinance effecting the budget of the municipal government
of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1,2021,and ending September 30,
2022, and all other ordinances and appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the
provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which
instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
Assistant City Attorney Ronald P.Gonzales
Acting City Secretary
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 21,2021 ; ;
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/21/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0721
LOG NAME: 35FY2022HIDTA DFW AIRPORT TASK FORCE
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration,for Reimbursement of
Overtime Costs in an Amount Up to$58,116.00 for Participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Task Force for Fiscal Year 2022.Authorize Execution of Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration,for reimbursement
of overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Dallas Fort Worth Airport Task Force for Fiscal Year
2022;
2. Authorize the execution of an Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement governing the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Dallas Fort
Worth Airport Task Force equitable sharing requests and participation in the United States Department of Justice Equitable Sharing
Program;
3. Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to$58,116.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for three officers assigned to the Texoma
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Dallas Fort Worth Airport Task Force for two years;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 the amount of$58,116.00,for the purpose of reimbursements of overtime costs for participation in the
Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Dallas Fort Worth Airport Task Force for Fiscal Year 2022.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to address the
problem of drug trafficking in North Texas through various task forces. The Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas(HIDTA)Dallas Fort Worth
(DFW)Task Force seeks to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Fort Worth area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations,
gathering and reporting intelligence data relating to trafficking of narcotics and dangerous drugs, and by conducting undercover operations where
appropriate.The task force will also engage in other traditional methods of investigations in order that the task force activities will result in
prosecution in both state and federal courts.
The Fort Worth Police Department will assign three officers to the Texoma HIDTA DFW Airport Task Force. The City of Fort Worth will be
reimbursed by the Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA)for overtime expenses related to the department's participation in the Task Force in an
amount up to$58,116.00. Benefits such as retirement,FICA,and other expenses are not reimbursable.This is a reimbursement agreement and
indirect costs are prohibited. No matching funds are required.
This Task Force serves 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: United
States Department of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration
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 b_v: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon 4254
Adriana Gonzales 4217