HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25287-01-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25287-01-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE JUSTICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND, IN THE
AMOUNT OF$40,000.00,FROM USE OF FUND BALANCE,FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND; 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 2021-2022 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Justice
Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$40,000.00,from use of fund balance,for the purpose of funding the
City's match requirement for the Grants Operating State Fund.
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 25073-09-2021 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S.Goodall(Jan 13,2022 09:29 CST)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 11,2022 1'
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/11/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0032
LOG NAME: 35FY2021-INCIDENT MANAGEMENT FREEWAY BLOCKING EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,a Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for 2021 Incident
Management Freeway Blocking Equipment Program in an Amount Up to$200,000.00,Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,and
Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for,and authorize acceptance of, if awarded,the 2021 Incident Management Freeway Blocking Equipment Grant
administered by the Texas Department of Transportation in an amount up to$200,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the 2021 Incident Management Freeway Blocking
Equipment Grant;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund in the
amount of$40,000.00,from use of fund balance,for the purpose of transferring to the Grants Operating State Fund as the City's match
requirement;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund(1) by
$160,000.00 subject to award and receipt of the Grant Funds,and(2)by$40,000.00,as a transfer from the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund to
satisfy the City's match requirement,for a total of$200,000.00,for the purpose of funding the 2021 Incident Management Freeway Blocking
Equipment program.
DISCUSSION:
2021 Incident Management Freeway Blocking Equipment grants are aimed at providing scene management blocking equipment used to provide
protection to first responders responding to traffic accidents.The grant will pay for a one-of-a-kind truck that includes essential equipment and add-
ons to address protection to block traffic and improve freeway safety.A local match of 20%is required.
The primary activity of the 2021 City's Incident Management Freeway Blocking Equipment grant will be the purchase of a vehicle with unique add-
on features.The total proposed direct program amount for the grant is$200,000.00,which includes$40,000.00 in match funds.Funds will be
budgeted for the purchase of a 2022 Ford F450 truck and added features, including a tow truck style front push bumper with grille guard and
winch capable of pushing vehicles out of the way.
As for the City's required match,the Police Department will use the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund to satisfy match requirements.Because balance
exists in the Fiscal Year 2022 Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund,staff recommends that the$40,000.00 be appropriated and transferred from that
Fund to the Grants Operating State Fund.
These grant funds will be for the purchase of a truck and add-ons to mitigate and/or prevent secondary incidents on the freeways.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Texas
Department of Transportation
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances,funds
will be available in the current operating budgets,as appropriated,in the Grants Operating State Fund and the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund.The
Police Department(and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an
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 bk Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228