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AN ORDINANCE INCRE ASfNG THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,000.00,
SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF DELINEATING RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
REGIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT 'TEAM ACTIVITIES UNDER THE
AUTHORIYY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN;
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.
'fliat in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 201.2-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $51,000.00, subject to reimbursement from Texas A&M Forest Service, for the
purpose of delineating responsibilities and procedures for Regional Incident Management Tearn activities
under the authority of the State of Texas Emergency Management Plan.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this orduilance 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 arnending 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPRffED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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COUNCIL ACTION.- Approved on 2/19/2013 - Ordinance No. 20621-02-2013,
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DATE: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26110
LOG NAME: 35TFSMOU2013
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Fort Worth, the Texas A&M
Forest Service, and the Regional Incident Management Team Members to Delineate Responsibilities and
Procedures for Regional Incident Management Team Activities Under the Authority of the State of Texas
Emergency Management Plan, Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds from the Texas A&M
Forest Service in the Amount Up to $51,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Worth, the Texas
A&M Forest Service, and the Regional Incident Management Team members to delineate responsibilities
and procedures for the Regional Incident Management Team activities under the authority of the State of
Texas Emergency Management Plan;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds from the Texas A&M Forest Service in the amount
up to $51,000.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$51,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department, under the authority of the State of Texas Emergency Management Plan, has
become a participating member of the Regional Incident Management Team (RIMT) for regional incident
management activities at the request of the State of Texas. The scope of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) includes delineating responsibilities of all parties, including participation in training
activities mandated by the State of Texas and the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) to maintain RIMT
operational readiness. The MOU will become effective upon execution and shall continue for a period of
five years, unless earlier terminated by one of the parties. The Police Department has assigned six
officers to the RIMT, who must comply with the following requirements:
1. Maintain physical capability of performing duties as a team member;
2. As a result of training provided by the RIMT, maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to
operate safely assigned duties;
3. Be available for immediate call-out during and respond immediately to a mobilization request within two
hours from time of mobilization; and
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4. Be prepared to operate in a disaster environment and follow the Code of Conduct of the RIMT.
TFS will pay for required TFS/state sponsored training for participating officers. TFS will also pay the
salaries of the officers during any times of deployment, as well as the cost of backfilling while an officer is
activated, reasonable travel to and from training and deployment, and material, equipment, supplies, and
triage medical expenses for the officers while they are providing assistance. All liability, otherwise,
remains with the City.
FISCAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding, 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 will be responsible for collection and deposit of funds reimbursed to the City.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2) GR76 451948 035420613000 $51,000.00
2) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035420613010 $51,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6122)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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