HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25519-05-2022 Ordinance No. 25519-05-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $600,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022; 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 up to$600,000.00,for the purpose
of funding the Edward Byrne memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2022.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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(Jun 17,202214:29 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 24, 2022
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/24/22 MSC FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0394
LOG NAME: 35FY2022 DOJ JAG-FORMULA
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Application for,and Acceptance of, if Awarded,the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2022 Program
from the United States Department of Justice,Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an Amount Up to$600,000.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and Related Memoranda of Understanding with Sub-
Grantees Identified by the Department of Justice,and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for, and the acceptance of, if awarded,the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal
Year 2022 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount up to
$600,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice,Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice
Assistance;
3. Authorize the execution of related memoranda of understanding with sub-grantees identified by the Department of Justice;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to$600,000.00,for the purpose of funding the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 2022.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth Police Department(FWPD)will apply for program funding in an amount up to$600,000.00 in eligible grant expenses
including but not limited to training,supplies,equipment,or contractual services. The goal of the United States Department of Justice(US
DOJ)Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Fiscal Year 2022(FY2022) Program,which was established by the US DOJ, is to
allow local governments to support a broad range of activities aimed at preventing crime and improving the criminal justice system. FWPD will
apply for the grant in conjunction with the US DOJ identified sub-awardees that were determined on a formula basis through crime data. FWPD
anticipates requesting funds to purchase radio improvement supplies and equipment, including software,with global positioning system(GPS)
functionality to be able to track the location of a handheld radio in an effort to reduce Officer injury or fatality,especially in a shots-fired incident.
The JAG Program has a public comment requirement that must be completed prior to the submission of the grant application. FWPD utilizes the
City of Fort Worth Mayor&Council(M&C)Agenda Meeting process to meet this requirement.The grant application is typically released in mid
June with an early August due date.
Matching funds are not required under this grant.The funding type is reimbursable. Indirect costs are an allowable budget category in this
grant. No indirect cost revenues are expected to result from this program.
The grant will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education: U.S.
Department of Justice
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 b_�L Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller 4441