HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20620-02-2013 Ordinance No. 20620-02-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,205.25,
UPON EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH TEXAS HIGH
INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME EXPENSES FOR AN OFFICER ASSIGNED TO
THE COMMERCIAL SMUGGLING SQUAD FOR FY2013; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABIL,ITY 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$17,205.25, upon execution of an agreement with North Texas High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Task Force, for the purpose of reimbursement of overtime expenses for an officer assigned to
the Commercial Smuggling Squad for FY2013.
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 cumulative of Ordinance No. 20411-09-2012 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
�s i a San svan , Assistant y Attorn e
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 19, 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26109
LOG NAME: 35HIDTA COMMERCIAL SMUGGLING
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Texas High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Task Force for Participation in the Commercial Smuggling Squad, Accept Reimbursement
of Overtime Expenses in the Amount Up to $17,205.25 for Fiscal Year 2013 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Texas High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Task Force for participation in the Commercial Smuggling Squad;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement of overtime expenses in the amount up to $17,205.25 for
an officer assigned to the Commercial Smuggling Squad for Fiscal Year 2013; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$17,205.25, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
On September 25, 2012, (M&C C-25867) the City Council authorized execution of an Agreement between
the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and the City of Fort Worth for
payment of overtime expenses in the amount up to $86,011.25 for participation in the North Texas High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force Group 2 for Fiscal Year 2013. A North Texas
Commercial Smuggling Squad is being sponsored by HIDTA to reduce the volume of narcotics and
controlled substances smuggled into and distributed in North Texas, money laundering, and violent crime
organizations, which impact the region. The Commercial Smuggling Squad will focus on identifying,
targeting, and dismantling commercial narcotics smuggling organizations using the criminal justice system
and appropriate civil remedies.
The Fort Worth Police Department will provide one officer from existing resources to the squad on a full-
time basis. The City may be reimbursed for associated overtime costs in the amount not to exceed
$17,205.25 annually.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the Agreement and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available
in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Police Department is
responsible for submitting requests for reimbursement to off-set the expenditures.
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3) GR76 451891 035423625000 $17,205.25
3) GR76 WARIOUS) 035423625010 $17,205.25
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office bX. Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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