HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0012) M&C 21-0788City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0788
LOG NAME: 20NCTCOG INCIDENT MANAGEMENT GRANT TPW
SUBJECT
(ALL) Accept a Grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in
an Amount of $107,500.00, Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement in the Amount of $152,479.00, and Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept a grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in an
amount of $107,500.00;
2. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020 Incident Management
Equipment Purchase Program in the amount of $152,479.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an
amount not to exceed $107,500.00 subject to receipt of the funding.
DISCUSSION:
In 2003, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) began providing incident management training for all responders in the
region. The goal of the NCTCOG Freeway Incident Management Training Program is to initiate a common, coordinated response to traffic
incidents. The program objectives include building partnerships, enhancing safety for emergency personnel, reducing upstream traffic accidents,
improving the efficiency of the transportation system, and improving air quality in the Dallas -Fort Worth region. In support of the Freeway Incident
Management Training Program, NCTCOG conducted the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program. The specific goal of the
program is to assist agencies in purchasing equipment and technology that will advance program objectives. Fort Worth Police Department and
the Transportation and Public Works Department each applied for funding separately in February 2020.
On June 16, 2020, the City Council took action regarding the PD's application for the NCTCOG 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase
Program and proactively adopted an appropriation ordinance in an amount of $44,989.00 (M&C 20-0411). On July 9, 2020, funding in the amount
of $152,479.00 was approved authorizing NCTCOG to reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the purchase of the equipment and technology. This
grant will provide up to $107,500.00 to TPW to purchase equipment to address incidents and disabled vehicles efficiently. NCTCOG, however,
issued one agreement including both departments' funds which was partially executed by staff in June 2021. This M&C authorizes acceptance of
the full amount of the grant funds via an Interlocal Agreement.
No local match is required. Indirect cost is not allowable under this grant.
This project is located in 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:
NCTCOG
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 Transportation and Public Works
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 Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a
reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact:
Tanya Brooks 7861