HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19396-10-2010 Ordinance No. 19396-10-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,590.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
JUSTICE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND TIMELINESS OF
FORENSIC SERVICES; 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.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $129,590.00, subject to receipt of the Fiscal Year 2010 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Justice, for
the purpose of improving the quality and timeliness of forensic services.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance 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.19355 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorne
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 12. 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on:10112/2010! - Ord: No,. 1939640-2010
DATE: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24523
LOG NAME: 35COVERDELLGRANTFY10
SUBJECT:
Ratify the Application for and Authorize the Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Justice's Fiscal Year 2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the Amount
of$129,590.00, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Related Contract with the National Institute of
Justice and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant
from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, in the amount of$129,590.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept the grant funds, if awarded, by executing a contract with the
National Institute of Justice for that purpose; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$129,590.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice's Fiscal Year 2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic
Science Improvement Grants Program provides funding for state and local governments to improve the
quality and timeliness of forensic services and/or eliminate backlogs in the analysis of forensic evidence
including controlled substances, firearm and tool mark examinations, latent prints, toxicology and trace
evidence.
The City of Fort Worth is requesting funding under the Fiscal Year 2010 Paul Coverdell grant in the
amount of$129,590.00 for educational course and registration fees and associated travel, equipment, and
consultant costs for the Fort Worth Police Department's Crime Lab. Registration and course fees, along
with the associated travel funds for the Crime Lab staff to attend various conferences, workshops, and
classes total $53,101.00. Requested funding for equipment under the grant totals $45,889.00 and includes
the purchase of new reference software and equipment necessary to interface the Lab's gas
chromatograph with a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer to decrease processing time. Additionally,
$10,600.00 is requested under the grant for a year-long maintenance agreement for the Lab's LIMS
system and $20,000.00 is requested for consulting services to assist the Crime Lab in preparing for the
upcoming ASCLD/(LAB) International Audit.
No matching funds are required under this grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
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The Financial Management Services Director 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, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3) GR76 451371 035453494000 $129.590.00
3) GR76 5XXXXX 035453494010 $129,590.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Tom Higgins (6192)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Monique Lee (4221)
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