HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0062) M&C 21-0914City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/30/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0914
LOG NAME: 35FBIFINCRIMESTF2022
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the Amount of
$80,000.00 for Additional Reimbursable Funds for the Fort Worth Police Department's Continued Participation in the Federal Bureau of
Investigation Financial Crimes Task Force
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds for overtime expenses in the amount of $80,000.00; 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 $80,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Police Department's participation in the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's Financial Crimes Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has established a Financial Crimes Task Force (FCTF) with the mission to build a
specialized group of investigators responsible for the identification, investigation, prosecution, and forfeiture of all assets involved in the task
force's investigations. The Fort Worth Police Officer assigned to the FCTF will seek to identify and develop new cases in the areas of corporate,
securities, and commodities fraud; money laundering; bank fraud; mail and wire fraud; and other financial crimes with significant losses, local
subjects, and forfeitable assets.
In Fiscal Year 2017, Mayor and Council Communication (M&C C-28170) authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and
Cost Reimbursement Agreement (CRA) (City Secretary Contract No. 49865) with the FBI to participate in the FCTF. Pursuant to the CRA, the FBI
will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the officer's direct overtime salary expenses up to an amount not to exceed monthly and/or annual limits
established annually by the FBI. This M&C requests appropriations in an amount up to $80,000.00 to be disbursed at an amount up to $20,000.00
per year for four years for continued participation in the FCTF.
The term of this MOU is for the duration of the FCTF 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