HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19398-10-2010 Ordinance No. 19398-10-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $384,960.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 SOLVING COLD CASES WITH DNA GRANT FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE IDENTIFICATION, REVIEW AND
INVESTIGATION OF VIOLENT CRIME COLD CASES; 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$384,960.00, subject to receipt of the FY 2010 Solving Cold Cases with DNA
Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, for the purpose of funding
identification review, and investigation of violent crime cold cases.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
�_Asslstant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 12, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1011212010 .Ord. No. 19398.10-2010
DATE: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24525
LOG NAME: 35NIJCOLDCASEFY10
SUBJECT:
Ratify the Application for and Authorize the Acceptance of Grant Funds in the Amount of$384,960.00 from
the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, for the Fiscal Year 2010 Solving Cold Cases
with DNA Grant, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Related Contract with the U.S. Department of
Justice, 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 Solving Cold Cases with DNA Grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice in the amount of$384,960.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept the grant funds, if awarded, by executing a contract with the U.S.
Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice for that purpose; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $384,960.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Currently the City of Fort Worth has nearly 770 open cold cases dating back to 1966 that have the
potential to be solved using DNA analysis. Although physical evidence was preserved and retained, the
majority of unsolved homicides that occurred between 1966 and 1990 were not analyzed for the presence
of biological evidence. However, by applying the advanced scientific methods within the field of DNA
analysis, these cases may have the potential to produce a DNA profile and a potential suspect.
Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice Fiscal Year 2010 Solving
Cold Cases with DNA Grant will be used to identify, review, and investigate violent crime cold cases that
have the potential to be solved through DNA analysis and to locate and analyze biological evidence
associated with these cases. Funding will provide for the salary and fringe benefits for a Cold Case
Detective for an 18-month period, salary and fringe benefits for an Evidence Technician for the Crime Lab
for a 12-month period, investigative travel and DNA outsourcing.
Of the total amount requested, $186,580.00 has been budgeted for the salary and fringe benefits for the
two positions, $4,230.00 has been budgeted for investigative travel, and $194,150.00 has been budgeted
for the DNA outsourcing costs.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
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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 5XXXXX 035453498010 $384,960.00
3) GR76 451371 035453498000 $384,960.00
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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