HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25481-04-2022 Ordinance No,25481-04-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN
THE AMOUNT OF$34,500.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE EXTENSION OF
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THROUGH THE CITY OF DALLAS, INTERNET
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE; 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 Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of$35,000.00, for the purpose of
funding the extension of the U.S. Department of Justice, through the City of Dallas, Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
ette S.Goodall fApr27,202213 DT)
Jannette S. Goodall
Assistant City Attorney City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:April 26, 2022
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/26/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0315
LOG NAME: 35 FY 22 ICAC EXTENSION
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize the Acceptance of an Additional Award of$34,500.00 in Fiscal Year 2022 Supplemental Funds from the United
States Department of Justice, City of Dallas,to Support the Fort Worth Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and
Accept the Terms of the Fiscal Year 2022 Memorandum of Understanding, Authorize Continued Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2020 Contract,
Adhere to Internet Crimes Against Children Standard Operating Procedures, Extend the Terms of the Fiscal Year 2020 Contract to September 30,
2022, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of an additional award of$34,500.00 in fiscal year 2022 supplemental funds from the United States Department of
Justice, City of Dallas, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force;
2. Authorize continued acceptance of the fiscal year 2020 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Memorandum of Understanding and the
Internet Crimes Against Children Standard Operating Procedures;
3. Extend the terms of the fiscal year 2020 contract with the City of Dallas to September 30,2022;and
4. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal
Fund,subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of$34,500.00,for the purpose of funding the extension of the United
States Department of Justice,through the City of Dallas,Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Dallas,on behalf of its Police Department,applied for and was awarded a grant for fiscal year(FY)2020 from the United States
(U.S.)Department of Justice through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the Federal Missing and Exploited Children's
Program to fund the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force(OJJDP Grant 2019-MC-FX-K056).The City of Fort Worth Police Department is
part of this Task Force that targets intemet crimes against children,including child solicitation and child pornography.
The City of Fort Worth accepted the FY 2020 Internet Crimes Against Children grant through M&C 20-0181 on April 7,2020,and an additional
extension through M&C 21-0214 on March 23,2021.The City of Dallas has received FY 2022 supplemental funding for the Task Force from the
U.S. Department of Justice and has extended the end date from September 30,2021,to a new end date of September 30,2022.The City of Fort
Worth will receive$34,500.00 of the supplemental funding for FY 2022. By signing the letter of acceptance,the supplemental funds,terms of the
initial memorandum of understanding with the City of Dallas,the Internet Crimes Against Children Standard Operating Procedures,and the
extended term of the FY 2020 contract will apply.The funds will be used for officer overtime,training,travel,and equipment used to combat intemet
crimes against children.
Indirect Costs are not allowed under this agreement.The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education: United
States Department of Justice, City of Dallas
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds
will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal 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 by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon 4254