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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This INTERLOCAI, AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this
the ')l' day of lvt,� , 2013, by and between the CITY OF FORT
WORTH, a home rule municirlal corporation of the State of Texas (hereinafter referred to
as the "CITY"), and the BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the FORT WORTH
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of Texas and
a legally constituted Independent School District located within Tarrant County, Texas
(hereinafter referred to as "FWISD").
RECITALS
This Agreement is made under the authority granted to the CITY and FWISD by
and pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, known as the INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION ACT.
WI-IEREAS, the majority of criminal justice experts agree that truancy can lead to
victimization, criminal acts, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and illiteracy; all of which are
deterrents to student opportunity and success; and
WHEREAS, early intervention in truancy behavior and referral to the court are
necessary in order to encourage students to attend school on a regular basis; and
WIIEREAS, while the CITY can hear cases within its existing municipal court
system, FWISD and the CITY have determined that a dedicated court is effective in
discouraging truancy; and
WHEREAS, FWISD and the CITY established a specialized Municipal Court
entitled "School Attendance Court" funded by FWISD to hear all FWISD truancy cases,
and both parties authorized and agreed to the execution of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the School Attendance Court resulted in
offenses being heard quickly and punishments being consistently imposed from case to
case; and
WI-IEREAS, the City Council of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Independent
School District Board of Trustees determined that the continued need for expedient,
consistent, and equitable sanctions for all truancy offenses is of paramount importance to
both government entities; and
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT WORTH, TX
WHEREAS, FWISD historically reimbursed the CITY for the full cost of all
necessary court personnel, including the judge, marshals, and assistant court clerks; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 102.0174 of the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure, the Fort Worth City Council adopted an ordinance creating a juvenile case
manager fund and requiring defendants to pay a juvenile case manager fee as a cost of'
court for offenses occurring on or after October 1, 2010, with such funds being available,
in accordance with Article 45.056 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, to offset the
salary and benefit costs of assistant court clerks who assist the School Attendance Court
in administering its docket and supervising its court orders and who give priority to cases
brought under Sections 25.093 and 25.094 of the Texas Education Code and therefore
qualify as juvenile case managers; and
WHEREAS, due to current budgetary shortfalls, FWISD has requested a
reallocation of benefit costs for all remaining personnel as well as costs for supplies
associated with operation of the court; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the juvenile case manager fund
contains sufficient monies to pay the salary and the benefit costs of three assistant court
clerks/juvenile case managers; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and FWISD wish to execute a new agreement to continue
operation of the School Attendance Court for the 2013-2014 school year with reallocation
of the funding of certain personnel and supply costs and an associated adjustment of the
number of cases to be processed by the court.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed,
the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. ADMINISTRATION. CITY and FWISD covenant and agree to fully cooperate
in operation of the Attendance Court and both parties consent, under the terms of
this Agreement, to the following:
A. The School Attendance Court ("Court") shall be conducted on a schedule
and a location agreed upon by the parties. FWISD shall provide, at no cost to the
CITY, a site reasonably acceptable to the CITY, for the School Attendance Court.
CITY municipal court personnel, as determined by the designated City
representative in Subsection G. below, shall have full access to any areas of the
FWISD School Attendance Court for conducting the day-to-day administration of
the Court.
B. A Municipal Court Judge, who is a licensed attorney in good standing in
the State of Texas, shall be selected by the City Council according to the Texas
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Govermnent Code (Texas Government Code § 30.00381 et seq. (Vernon 2004))
and the City of Fort Worth Charter and Ordinances to preside over all FWISD
truancy cases presented to School Attendance Court.
C. The CITY shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the
School Attendance Court and the selection of all personnel necessary, for the
effective operation of the Court. The CITY shall determine which City municipal
court personnel shall be assigned to the Court. Said personnel shall possess the
necessary qualifications and skill sets to perform the required duties, including
bilingual skills when necessary. FWISD understands that the CITY may re -assign
City personnel as the CITY deems necessary for the effective and efficient
operation of the Court and FWISD agrees to fully support any assignment
decisions made by the CITY. CITY agrees to provide to FWISD reports of court
activity in a format and on a schedule as agreed upon between the parties.
D. FWISD and the CITY understand that the Municipal Court Judge is duty-
bound by the Code of Judicial Conduct and must perform his/her judicial duties
so that the integrity, impartiality and independence of the judiciary are preserved.
E. The act of providing funding for the School Attendance Court will not
influence the judicial conduct or judgment of the appointed Judge, nor does it
create, in any manner, a relationship between FWISD and City municipal court
personnel, including the Judge and other staff.
F. The City Manager, or designee, and the Fort Worth Independent School
District Superintendent, or designee, shall meet four times a year on a quarterly
basis, including once during the month of June, to discuss concerns related to the
current operation of the Court and the location of the Court for the next contract
year at its current location or at a city -owned and operated facility. CITY agrees
to coordinate with FWISD to arrange the time, location and date of the meeting,
which shall be mutually acceptable.
G. For the purposes of this Agreement, the City Manager, or designee, shall
be the representative for the City Council of Fort Worth for administrative or
operational decision -making. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Fort Worth
Independent School District Superintendent, or designee, shall be the
representative for the FWISD for day-to-day administrative or operational
decision -making. No later than June 30 each year, CITY and FWISD shall
provide written notice to the other party of its designated representative who will
be responsible for the day-to-day administration and operational decision -making
for the Court.
2. GOALS AND MISSION STATEMENT.
A. The mission of the School Attendance Court Program shall be:
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To provide a court setting that will ensure students a timely referral to the
Court for the consistent and equitable disposition of their truancy cases.
B. The goals of the School Attendance Court shall include, at a minimum:
• Timely referral of students to the court for disposition
• Competent jurisdiction based on knowledge of applicable laws
• Consistent and equitable sanctions from one court
• Expedient resumption of regular school attendance
• Early intervention in juvenile behavior that is a precursor to other
juvenile crime activities
3. FUNDING.
A. FWISD shall pay, subject to the terms set out in Subsection 3(C), the
following staffing and operational costs associated with the operation and
administration of the School Attendance Court:
1. FWISD agrees to provide funding for the full salary and benefit costs of the
following essential courtroom personnel: a municipal court judge, and two
deputy city marshals. The estimated salary and benefit costs for the year for
the listed personnel and the cost allocation as between the CITY and
FWISD are detailed in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes as though it were set forth at length.
2. FWISD agrees to reimburse the CITY for all costs associated with the use of
an assistant city attorney to prosecute cases. It is anticipated that an
assistant city attorney will be needed at the Attendance Court a maximum of
five (5) days per week to cover bench and jury trials. The hours and amount
of time needed for the use of an assistant city attorney shall be at the
discretion of and determined by the CITY. The estimated salary and benefit
costs for such personnel for the year are detailed in Exhibit "A."
3. FWISD shall provide certain supplies and other minor equipment as
determined by mutual agreement between the CITY and FWISD. FWISD
agrees to sign any necessary security or CITY IT -computer related
agreements and provide the necessary access to the Attendance Court
building for installation of CITY computers, printers and other auxiliary
computer equipment. The allocation of the costs of supplies and equipment
as between the CITY and FWISD is reflected in Exhibit "A."
4. CITY agrees to submit an invoice to FWISD on or before the 19th business
day of each month for services rendered by the CITY for the previous
month. City agrees to notify FWISD of any necessary unbudgeted items
prior to purchase by the City. FWISD agrees to submit full payment as
indicated on each invoice within 45 calendar days of receipt of the invoice.
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Within ten (10) business days of receipt of any disputed invoices, FWISD
shall submit written notice to the CITY specifying the contested charges.
Within ten (10) business days of receipt, CITY will respond with additional
information. If, after receipt of additional information, the charges are still
in dispute, the City Manager, or designee, and the Fort Worth Independent
School District Superintendent, or designee, shall meet to reach a resolution
to the contested charges. Failure of the City and FWISD to reach resolution
of the disputed charges shall be grounds for termination pursuant to Section
5 of this Agreement.
B. The CITY agrees to pay the following staffing and operational costs
associated with the operation and administration of the School Attendance Court:
1. CITY agrees to use monies from the Juvenile Case Manager Fund to pay the
full salary and benefit costs for one customer service representative, one
senior customer service representative, and one senior human services
specialist. All are assigned to work at the School Attendance Court. The
parties acknowledge that, effective October 1, 2010, certain defendants
convicted in the CITY'S municipal court are required to pay a juvenile case
manager fee as a cost of court and that such fees are deposited in a juvenile
case manager fund and used toward paying salary and benefit costs of
juvenile case managers. It is the opinion of the parties that the customer
service representative, senior customer service representative, and senior
human services specialist assigned to work at the School Attendance Court
qualify as juvenile case managers for purposes of Articles 45.056 and
102.0174 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The estimated salary
and benefit costs for the year for the listed personnel and the cost allocation
as between the CITY and FWISD are detailed in Exhibit "A."
2. CITY has determined that two deputy city marshals are required at the
School Attendance Court to provide for the safety of court personnel and the
general public. The estimated salary and benefit costs for the year for the
listed personnel and the cost allocation as between the CITY and FWISD
are detailed in Exhibit "A."
3. CITY agrees to provide, at its cost, all necessary computers, printers and
other auxiliary computer equipment necessary for the operation of the Court,
as determined by the CITY, as well as other supplies and equipment as
determined by mutual agreement between the CITY and FWISD. The
allocation of the costs of supplies and equipment as between the CITY and
FWISD is reflected in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
C. CITY and FWISD agree all of the above personnel are necessary for the
smooth administration and operation of the Court in order to process a maximum of
1,500 Failure to Attend student cases plus up to 1,500 associated Parent Contributing to
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Non Attendance cases filed for the 2013-2014 school year. City and FWISD agree that
FWISD's agreed contribution toward the staffing and operational costs associated with
the administration of a maximum 1,500 Failure to Attend student cases plus up to 1,500
associated Parent Contributing to Non Attendance cases for the Court shall be
$313,210.00 for the 2013-2014 school year as set out in Exhibit "A." If FWISD elects to
file more than 3,000 cases total or more than 1,500 Failure to Attend student cases or
more than 1,500 associated Parent Contributing to Non Attendance cases for the 2013-
2014 school year, FWISD agrees to pay 1% of the adopted budget per 100 additional
cases to cover the additional staffing and operational costs associated with the increased
caseload.
CITY agrees to submit a proposed budget for the next Attendance Court school year to
FWISD no later than April 1, of 2014.
D. FWISD and CITY agree that all contractual payments provided herein
compensate the CITY in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
E. FWISD agrees and understands that under § 791.011 of the Local
Government Code, payment for the performance of the governmental functions or
services under this Agreement must be made from current revenues available to the
CITY.
4. TERM. The term of this agreement is for a period beginning on July 1,
2013 and ending on June 30, 2014. This term may be extended for multiple years based
upon the mutual agreement of the City and the FWISD.
5. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
A. Termination for Cause. If the CITY or the FWISD fails, for any reason, to
perform any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall send the defaulting
party written notice of the default and of the party's intention to declare this
Agreement terminated. The defaulting party shall have thirty (30) calendar days
from the date of receipt of the notice to cure or correct the default. If the
defaulting party does not cure or correct the default within the thirty (30) calendar
day period, the notifying party shall have the right to declare this Agreement
immediately terminated, and neither party shall have further responsibility or
liability hereunder.
B. Termination at Will. Either party may terminate this Agreement, in
whole or in part, at any time and for any reason. Such termination shall be
effected by providing the other party written notice that specifies the extent to
which the work under the contract is being terminated and the effective date of
termination.
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6. COURTROOM. FWISD will provide, at its sole cost and expense, courtroom
space, administrative offices, and related facilities on FWISD-owned property within the
City of Fort Worth that conforms to accepted courtroom standards. FWISD shall provide
CITY court personnel with all required access to said courtroom, assigned administrative
offices and selected spaces within the Attendance Court Building to conduct the School
Attendance Court.
7. USE OF COURTROOM. The courtroom, offices, waiting areas, holding cells
and other space related to School Attendance Court (which shall be located on the first
floor of the FWISD building located at 5701 Meadowbrook Drive, Building #3, Fort
Worth, Texas 76112) shall be used to conduct hearings and proceedings related to
FWISD truancy cases. All proceedings and hearings shall be held in accordance with the
established practices and procedures of the City of Fort Worth Municipal Courts. Use of
the courtroom, offices, waiting areas, holding cells and other space related to Attendance
Court located on FWISD property for any other juvenile purpose other than School
Attendance Court shall be mutually agreed upon between the FWISD designee and the
CITY designee as set out in Section 1G of this Agreement. In no event shall these areas
be used for any purpose other than for juvenile use nor shall any other proposed use
interfere with the operation of the School Attendance Court. FWISD and CITY agree
that School Attendance Court will have priority over any other use of the courtroom,
offices, waiting areas, holding cells and other space related to School Attendance Court.
The CITY agrees and understands that school district employees will occupy the second
floor of the FWISD building and that these employees will need access on a daily basis to
the foyer and the elevator located on the first floor. CITY employees will have access to
all assigned areas and offices located on the second floor. For security purposes, after-
hours access by the City to School Attendance Court will be coordinated through FWISD
night security.
8. IMPROVEMENTS. FWISD shall have exclusive right, title and interest
in all structures and improvements relating to School Attendance Court constructed by
FWISD that are located on premises belonging to FWISD. The CITY retains the right, at
its discretion and own cost, to add any furniture, equipment, supplies, or other items
necessary for the operation of the Attendance Court. FWISD agrees that any such
furniture, equipment, supplies, or other items shall remain the sole property of the CITY
and may be added, changed, removed, or altered at the discretion of the CITY. The
CITY retains the right, subject to the written approval of FWISD, to add any permanent
improvements necessary for the operation of the Attendance Court.
9. RULES, REGULATIONS AND OPERATION. The courtroom and its
premises shall be subject to the same rules, regulations and methods of operation as other
municipal courtrooms operated by the City of Fort Worth. The CITY and FWISD shall
comply with all ordinances and regulations of the CITY of Fort Worth, the laws of the
State of Texas and of the United States of America applicable to the use of said premises.
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In order to ensure the safety of school and city personnel and persons attending the Court,
all persons (including CITY and FWISD personnel) entering the Court area shall be
required to submit to security measures as determined necessary by the City Marshal.
10. ALLOCATION OF FINES. Any fines collected as a result of truancy violations
will be allocated between FWISD and the CITY according to state law. Any allocation
of fines not dictated by state law will be according to the current established procedures
of the Municipal Court of the CITY. City will pay any fines due and owing FWISD by
U.S. MAIL to the Assistant Superintendent in the month following the collection of such
fines.
11. RELEASE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS. To the extent permitted by law, FWISD agrees to release and make
available any information from a student's education record to the presiding judge over
the School Attendance Court. To the extent allowable under the CITY'S Court
Management System, the CITY agrees to provide the FWISD with access to the
disposition of all cases filed in the Student Attendance Court. The FWISD agrees to
provide the CITY with access to the FWISD's Student Information System in order to
access student attendance profiles.
12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY shall operate hereunder as an
independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of the FWISD.
FWISD shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of the CITY. CITY shall have the exclusive control of, and the
exclusive right to control the work designated to the CITY to be performed hereunder,
and all persons performing the same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and
omissions of its officers, members, agents, and employees. Neither CITY nor FWISD
shall be responsible under the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior for the acts and omissions
of its officers, members, agents, employees, or officers of the other.
It is understood and agreed that the FWISD is not involved as a party to any activities
that may be carried on by CITY pursuant to this agreement. No provision of this
agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver by either party of any immunity from
liability which it has or could be asserted under the doctrine of governmental immunity or
any other immunity which it has under law.
13. DAMAGES OR LAWSUIT.
A. FWISD and CITY agrees to notify the other promptly upon the receipt of
any claim or lawsuit brought in connection with any injury, death or damages on
the premises. FWISD and the CITY agree to make its officers, agents, and
employees available at all reasonable times for any statements and case
preparation necessary for the defense of any claims or litigation for which the
CITY or FWISD may be responsible hereunder.
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B. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunity or
affirmative defense, which may be asserted by FWISD or the CITY as to any
claim of any third party.
C. Nothing herein shall be construed in any manner, to create a cause of
action for the benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement, or to create any
rights for the benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement not otherwise
existing at law.
14. NONDISCRIMINATION. The CITY, FWISD, and their respective officers,
members, agents, employees, program participants, or subcontractors, while engaged in
performing this contract, shall not, in connection with the employment, advancement, or
discharge of employees, or in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their
employment, discriminate against persons because of their age, except on the basis of a
bona fide occupational quali fication, retirement plan, or statutory requirement.
The CITY and FWISD agree that in the execution, performance or attempted
performance of this contract and agreement, they will not discriminate against any person
or persons because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin or sexual orientation nor
will CITY or FWISD permit its agents, employees, subcontractors or program
participants to engage in such discrimination.
15. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this agreement are severable and if for
any reason a clause, sentence, paragraph or other part of this agreement shall be
determined to be invalid by a court or federal or state agency, board or commission
having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
16. WAIVER OF DEFAULT. No waiver by the parties hereto of any default or
breach or the failure to insist upon the performance of any term, condition, provisions or
covenant of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver or relinquishment to any
extent of any other breach of the same or any other term, condition, provision, or
covenant contained herein or the right of the parties to assert or rely upon any such term.
17. APPLICABLE LAW.
(a) This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
(b) Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out
of the execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance
of this contract and agreement, venue for said action shall lie in Tarrant
County, Texas or the Federal Court of the Northern District.
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18. SOLE AGREEMENT. This written instrument constitutes the entire
agreement by the parties hereto concerning the work and services to be performed and
any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written agreement, which purports to vary from the
terms hereof, shall be void.
19. AMENDMENT. No amendment, modification or alteration of the terms
hereof shall be binding unless the same is in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof
and duly executed by the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in
multiples in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this the day of
, 2013.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
By.
Cha es W. Daniels
Assistant City Manager
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of District
By:
Secretary, Board of Education
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY:
By:
Attorney for Fort Worth
Independent School District
OFFICIAL RECORD'
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Pagcllof1l
SALARIES
1047
1047
1082
1097
BENEFITS
511210
511410
512410
514330
514530
518010
518040
518060
518070
519900
SUPPLIES
522120
522140
523200
FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Deputy City Marshal
Deputy City Marshal
Municipal Judge
Sr. Human Services Specialist
TOTAL SALARIES
Reg Employee Overtime
Shift Differential
Reg Employee Longevity Pay
Civil Service Incentive Pay
Reg Employee Bilingual Pay
Medicare
Worker's Compensation
Group Health Insurance
Contrib To Employee Retire
Buy -Back Option
TOTAL BENEFITS
Uniforms & Special Clothing
Motor Vehicle Fuel, Oils And Lubricants
Motor Vehicle Repair Parts & Supplies
TOTAL SUPPLIES
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
531180 Training / Workshops / Retreats / Travel
531200 Consultants & Prof. Services
533120 Office Copy Services
535040 Telephone Services
537030 Equipment Maintenance And Repairs
537060 ESD Administrative Charge
537070 IT Solutions Computing Services
537080 Radio Charges
538090 Professional License/Fees
539010 Dues & Memberships
539120 Other Contractual
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERIVCES
SUBTOTAL FWISD COSTS
Estimated Prosecutor Costs
SUBTOTAL FWISD COSTS
Estimated Per Summons Served Cost
TOTAL FWISD COSTS
EXHIBIT A
Current Projected 2014 Difference
50,400 43,512 (6,888)
55,596 48.012 (7,584)
94.200 94,200
25,506 - (25,506)
225,702 185,724 (39,978)
2,700
2,400
3,648
3.187
27,887
50,880
90,702
650
1,300 (1.400)
1,200 (1,200)
2,700 (948)
3,187 -
18,325 (9,562)
37,572 (13,308)
64,284 (26,418)
650
650
SALARIES
1339
1430
1097
BENEFITS
511210
511410
512410
514330
514530
518010
518040
518060
518070
519900
SUPPUES
522120
522140
523200
CITY OF FORT WORTH
Customer Service Rep II
Sr. Customer Service Rep
Sr. Human Services Specialist
TOTAL SALARIES
Reg Employee Overtime
Shift Differential
Reg Employee Longevity Pay
Civil Service Incentive Pay
Reg Employee Bilingual Pay
Medicare
Worker's Compensation
Group Health Insurance
Contrib To Employee Retire
Buy -Back Option
TOTAL BENEFITS
Uniforms & Special Clothing
Motor Vehicle Fuel, Oils And Lubricants
Motor Vehicle Repair Parts & Supplies
TOTAL SUPPLIES
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200 200 531180 Training / Workshops / Retreats / Travel
31.000
1,136
916
285
500
34,037
351,091
19.490
370,581
9,025
379,606
31,000
1,136
916
285
500
34,037
284,695
19.490
304,185
9.025
313,210
(66,396)
(66,396)
(66,396)
531200
533120
535040
537030
537060
537070
537080
538090
539010
539120
Consultants & Prof. Services
Once Copy Services
Telephone Services
Equipment Maintenance And Repairs
ESD Administrative Charge
I7 Solutions Computing Services
Radio Charges
Professional License/Fees
Dues & Memberships
Other Contractual
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERIVCES
TOTAL CITY COSTS
Current Projected 2014 Difference /
34,128 34,128
42.540 42,540 -
25,506 51,012 25,506
102,174 127,680 25,506
100 100
350 350
1,575 2,700 1,125
1,440 2,160 720
2,400 3,600 1.200
1.104 1.848 744
1,594 1,594
16,552 29,743 13,191
15,915 26,448 10,533
4,604 4,604
45,634 73,147 27,513
7,864 7,864
2,684 2,684
10,548 10,548
956
6,756
4,544
574
21,959
75
956
6,756
4,544
574
21,959
75
34,864 34,864 -
193,220 246,239 53,019
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR iI
DATE: 7/16/2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26345 LOG NAME: 38SAC 2014
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School
District for Operation of the School Attendance Court for the 2014 Contract Term (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
Fort Worth Independent School District for an estimated amount of $559,449.00 for the City to
provide a School Attendance Court to adjudicate truancy cases filed by the Fort Worth Independent
School District for the 2014 Contract Term.
DISCUSSION:
The Comprehensive Truancy Intervention Program is a joint effort of the Fort Worth Independent
School District (FWISD), the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office and the Fort Worth Municipal
Court Services Department. The Program is designed to aggressively address the truancy problem
and includes various efforts by FWISD to encourage school attendance. Student truancy can result
in Class C misdemeanor court cases filed against students and their parents.
The FWISD requested that the City provide a School Attendance Court (SAC) dedicated to hear
truancy cases only. Since establishment of SAC on February 20, 2001 (M&C C- 18472), all FWISD
truancy cases for students residing within the City have been processed in this dedicated municipal
court. The City and FWISD have entered into a series of Interlocal Agreements to outline the
responsibilities of each party with respect to operation of SAC.
For the 2014 contract term, the estimated operational cost for SAC will be in the amount of
$559,449.00, with reimbursement amount of $313,210.00 from FWISD. The proposed Agreement for
2014 provides that:
1. SAC, established under the Fort Worth Municipal Court, will have primary jurisdiction over all
FWISD student truancy cases for FWISD students residing within the City;
2. Using money from the Juvenile Case Manager Fund that was established, in accordance with
M&C G-17018 and Ordinance 19274-08-2010, the City will pay the full salary and benefits for one
Customer Service Representative (CSR), one Senior CSR and one Senior Human Services
Specialist;
3. The City of Fort Worth will fund in the amount of $51,526.00 from the General Fund;
4. FWISD will fund all other costs associated with the operation of SAC;
5. Any fines collected from truancy violations will be allocated between FWISD and the City, in
accordance with state law;
6. FWISD will, at its sole cost and expense, provide space at FWISD-owned property within the City
of Fort Worth conforming to accepted courtroom standards for conducting SAC proceedings and
related activities and shall provide court personnel access to the facilities being provided; and
7. The term of this Agreement is for a period beginning on July 1, 2013 and ending on June 30, 2014
to end in conjunction with the FWISD budget year. This term may be extended for multiple years
based upon mutual Agreement of the City and the FWISD.
Prior to Fiscal Year 2012, FWISD had reimbursed the City for all personnel and non -computer
operational costs associated with implementation and operation of SAC. Currently, Staff and FWISD
staff work together in an effort to reduce and reallocate costs and to ensure the continued operation
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of the dedicated SAC.
Under the revised operational model for 2014, FWISD will reimburse the amount of $313,210.00 of
the total cost of $559,449.00. The unreimbursed cost total is in the amount of $246,239.00. Of this
amount, $194,713.00 will be paid from the Juvenile Case Manager Fund. This amount will cover the
salary and benefit costs of three juvenile case manager/clerk positions. The remaining balance to
fund this program is in the amount of $51,526.00 and will be absorbed in the City's General Fund.
As a result of the reduced and reallocated staffing, FWISD has agreed to a reduction in the maximum
number of cases that can be filed - from 4,000 to 3,000. As in previous year's Agreements, if FWISD
wishes to file cases in excess of this cap, the district will be required to provide additional
reimbursement at a rate of one percent of the adopted budget per 100 additional cases.
The Interlocal Agreement was approved by the FWISD's School Board on May 28, 2013.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 511010 0121000 $19,489.00
GG01 5VARIOUS 0381010 $539.960.00
Charles Daniels (6199)
Deidra Emerson (6711)
William Rumuly (6736)
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