HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0058) M&C 21-0909City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/30/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0909
LOG NAME: 35FBIDALLASVIOLENTCRIMESTF2022
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds for Overtime Expenses in an Amount up to $240,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds for overtime expenses in an amount up to $240,000.00; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject to
receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $240,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Police Department's participation in the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's Dallas Violent Crimes Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
The Dallas Violent Crimes Task Force (DVCTF) previously operated under the title of Tarrant County Safe Streets Task Force (TCSSTF). The
DVCTF was created by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation to establish a cooperative effort of law enforcement resources. The
DVCTF identifies and targets for prosecution criminal enterprise groups who are responsible for drug trafficking, money laundering, alien
smuggling, and crimes of violence. The DVCTF focuses on the apprehension of dangerous fugitives when there is a federal investigative interest.
DVCTF efforts enhance the effectiveness of federal, state and local law enforcement resources by utilizing a well -coordinated initiative with
innovative and effective techniques to convict and incarcerate dangerous offenders.
On February 14, 2017, Mayor and Council Communication (M&C C-28108) City Council authorized the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) (City Secretary Contract No. 44638) with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for the Police Department's
participation in the TCSSTF. Since that time, the Fort Worth Police Department has continued to participate in the task force. There are three
officers assigned to the task force whose overtime expenses are reimbursable under a Cost Reimbursement Agreement. This Mayor and Council
Communication is necessary to appropriate funds for the reimbursement of overtime costs in the amount of $240,000.00 ($60,000.00 per year for
four years) for work performed by the officers assigned to the task force.
The term of this MOU is for the duration of the DVCTF operations and may be terminated at any time upon 30-day written notification. Indirect
costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City is not required to provide matching funds.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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 Other Fund. The Police Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to 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: Sarah Shannon 4254
Adriana Gonzales 4217