HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19457-12-2010 Ordinance No. 19457-12-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,000.00, UPON EXECUTION OF A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS
SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING REIMBURSABLE COSTS FOR
VEHICLE FUEL AND RETROFITTING AND OVERTIME FUNDS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S FUGITIVE UNIT; 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 $126,000.00, upon execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the
United States Marshals Service for the purpose of receiving reimbursable costs for Vehicle Fuel and
Retrofitting and Overtime Funds for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assistant ity Attorne�
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 7, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
lill COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 121712410 - turd. No.19457-42-2010
DATE: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24625
LOG NAME: 35FY11 USMSMOU
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Marshals Service for
the Purpose of Receiving Reimbursable Costs of$41,000.00 for Vehicle Fuel and Retrofitting and
$85,000.00 in Overtime Funds for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit to Participate in the Dallas Fort
Worth Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team Task Force and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States
Marshals Service for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds in the amount of$41,000.00 for fuel and
vehicle retrofitting costs incurred by the City for vehicles issued to the Police Department's Fugitive Unit
and funds in the amount of$85,000.00 in overtime costs for the Fugitive Unit's participation in the Dallas
Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team Task Force; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$126,000.00 upon execution of the Memorandum of Understanding.
DISCUSSION:
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into with the United States Marshals Service
(USMS) pursuant to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 (Public L. 106-544, §6, December 19,
2000, 114 Stat. 2718, 28 U.S.C. §566 note). The Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 provides that,
"the Attorney General shall, upon consultation with appropriate Department of Justice and Department of
the Treasury law enforcement components, establish permanent Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces
consisting of Federal, State and local law enforcement authorities in designated regions of the United
States, to be directed and coordinated by the United States Marshals Service, for the purpose of locating
and apprehending fugitives."
The City of Fort Worth Police Department receives asset forfeiture funds from the USMS for the Fugitive
Unit's participation in the Dallas Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team Task Force (DFW FAST).
Under the MOU, $21,000.00 in fuel reimbursement and $20,000.00 for vehicle retrofitting would be
reimbursed for the Fugitive Unit's vehicles that are used for participation in DFW FAST. Additionally,
$85,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred in connection with the Fugitive Unit's participation in DFW
FAST would be reimbursed. The USMS will reimburse the City after funds have been
expended. Associated fringe benefits on the overtime expenses will not be reimbursed.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the Memorandum of Understanding, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,
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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
2) GR76 488919 035489512000 $126.000.00
2) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035489512010 $126,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Monique Moore (4221)
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