HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19482-12-2010 Ordinance No.19482-12-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, UPON RECEIPT OF SAID
GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE TRANSNATIONAL GANG GRANT
FISCAL YEAR 2011; 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 $150,000.00, upon receipt of said grant, for the purpose of funding the
Transnational Gang Grant Fiscal Year 2011.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assis ant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 14, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION ::1 Approved on 12114/2010 • Res..No. 3954-12-2010 &Ord.`No.,1948Z-12-4t
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DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24650
LOG NAME: 35GANGGRANT11
SUBJECT:
Adopt a Resolution and Authorize the Application and Execution of the Related Contract for the Fiscal Year
2011 Transnational Gang Grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the Amount of
$150,000.00 and Making Assurances Required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office
and Adopt Related Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution:
a. Authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate, if awarded, the
Fiscal Year 2011 Transnational Gang Grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division;
b. Authorizing the City Manager to designate the Assistant City Manager who oversees the
Police Department as the authorized official to accept, reject or alter the Fiscal Year 2011
Transnational Gang Grant after it is awarded;
c. Providing assurance that funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of Criminal Justice Division Grant funds;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Office of the Governor for the implementation
of the Fiscal Year 2011 Transnational Gang Grant; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $150,000.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, has allocated funding to Police Departments across
North Texas including $150,000.00 to the Fort Worth Police Department to help target transnational gang
activity. These grants are awarded under the federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program and distributed by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD). The funding
will be used to support the department's initiative in reducing violent gang crimes; specifically gangs with
affiliations outside the United States. Grant funds of$150,000.00 will be budgeted for overtime hours and
associated fringe benefits for officers, sergeants and lieutenants.
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
GR76 451644 035202508000 $150,000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS)035202508010 $150,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6183)
Originating Department Head: Jeff Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Monique Moore (4243)
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