HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4208-05-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4208-05-2013
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF$80,000.00 IN GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE STATE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AND THE MAKING
OF ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office (CJD) is funding grant
projects th-roughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (City), by and through its Police Department, has written a
grant application for submission to the CJD for the following project:
The City of Fort Worth Police Department (department) is requesting grant
funding to update twelve interview rooms across the department. In August 2012,
an internal assessment was conducted on all interview rooms within the
department. The assessment was in response to issues that the Tarrant County
District Attorney's Office (DA's Office) had in the quality of audio and visual
recorded evidence it received from the department. A total of twenty-six
interview rooms exist across the department. The interview rooms are located at
Police Divisional Sectors (North, South, East, West, and Central), and within
many different units, including Homicide, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Crimes
Against Children, Traffic Investigations, Youth Division, Internal Affairs, Major
Case, Auto Theft, Fraud, and Gang Units. Current audio and visual equipment
lacks uniformity across the department, creating a variety of issues regarding
audio and visual recorded evidence.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth that the State Justice Assistance Grant be operated for the Fiscal Year 2013 Grant
Cycle; and
WHEREAS, the approval by CJD of the grant application is contingent upon the passage of a
resolution by the City containing certain assurances;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH,TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council ratifies the submission the grant applications to the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, for the State Justice Assistance Grant;
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2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to
apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate these grant on behalf of the City;
3. In the event of loss or misuse of the CJD grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be
returned to the CJD in full.
Adopted this 21" day of May, 2013.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/21/2013 - Resolution No.4208-05-2013 & Ordinance No.
20756-05-2013,
DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26265
LOG NAME: 35STATEJAG13
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the State Justice Assistance Grant in the
Amount of$80,000.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Authorize
Execution of Related Contract, Adopt Related Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for the State Justice Assistance Grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division, in the amount of$80,000.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept, reject, alter or terminate, if awarded, the State Justice
Assistance Grant;
3. Authorize the execution of a contract in connection with the acceptance of the grant, if awarded;
4. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Police Department's application for and acceptance in the
amount of$80,000.00 in grant funds from the State Justice Assistance Grant and the making of
assurances required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$80,000.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth Police Department(Department) is requesting grant funding to update 12 interview
rooms across the Department. In August 2012, an internal assessment was conducted on all interview
rooms within the Department. The assessment was in response to issues that the Tarrant County District
Attorney's Office (DA's Office) had in the quality of audio and visual recorded evidence it received from the
Department. Currently, none of the Department's 26 interview rooms capture the quality of audio and
visual recorded evidence the DA's Office would like to receive. It is common for the DA's Office to only
use the audio recording from the Department's recorded interviews.
A total of 26 interview rooms exist across the Department. The interview rooms are located at Police
Divisional Sectors (North, South, East, West, and Central)and within many different units, including
Homicide, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Crimes Against Children, Traffic Investigations, Youth Division,
Internal Affairs, Major Case, Auto Theft, Fraud, and Gang Units. Current audio and visual equipment
lacks uniformity across the Department, creating a variety of issues regarding audio and visual recorded
evidence.
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The grant requires that the City adopt a resolution that provides assurances that funds will be returned to
the Criminal Justice Division, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds and that designates the
Official authorized to accept, reject or alter the grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
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
5)GR76 451644 035202638000 $80,000.00
5)GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202638010 $80,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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