HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0027) M&C 21-0796 (3)City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0796
LOG NAME: 35FY21-PSN
SUBJECT
(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 City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228