HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25144-10-2021ORDINANCE NO. 25144-10-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $189,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING SPECIALIZED MINOR EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING
FOR THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT GANG UNIT; 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 2021-2022 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 $189,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
funding specialized minor equipment and training for the Fort Worth Police Department Gang Unit for Fiscal
Year 2021-2022.
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instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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Assistant City Attorney Ronald P. Gonzales
Acting City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 12, 2021
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/12/21
LOG NAME: 35FY21-PSN
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0796
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, One
Safe Place, Project Safe Neighborhood Grant to Occur in Fiscal Years 2022-2023 in an Amount Up to $189,000.00, Authorize Execution of
Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, One
Safe Place, Project Safe Neighborhood grant, in an amount up to $189,000.00 for Fiscal Years 2022-2023;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with One Safe Place; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund subject
to the receipt of the grant in an amount up to $189,000.00 for the purpose of funding specialized minor equipment and training for the Fort
Worth Police Department Gang Unit.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, One Safe Place, Project Safe Neighborhood grant is to
reduce gun and gang violence by the most violent individuals in target neighborhoods by employing a research -driven, intelligence -led, and
problem -solving approach to reducing firearm and gang violence through enforcement, deterrence, and prevention. The funds will support the
purchase of minor equipment and training to enhance the Gang Unit's current best practices for enforcement, deterrence, and prevention. The
minor equipment is not standard department issue. Training will take place through attendance at national conferences. The grant period for this
award is from 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2023.
Funding in an amount up to $189,000.00 will be used for safety and surveillance equipment and training. The City is not required to provide
matching funds. Indirect cost is not applicable as a budget category under this grant.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
OneSafePlace, USDOJ pass -through
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 Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Jay Chapa 5804
Oriainatina Business Unit Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Neil Noakes 4212
Heidi Yaple 4228