HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25617-08-2022 ORDINANCE NO. 25617-08-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $105,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE JOINT TASK FORCE WITH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO,
FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES; 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 Other Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant,in the amount up to$105,000.00,for the purpose of
funding the joint task force with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Tahhefife S. Goodall
Jannette S.Goodall(Aug 11,2022 08:58 CDT)
Jannette S. Goodall
Assistant City Attorney City Secretary
OF
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 9, 2022 (2)
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/09/22 MSC FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0582
LOG NAME: 3535ATFTF2022
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives for Participation in a Joint Investigations,Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in the Amount Not to Exceed
$105,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with the United Sates Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives for participation in a joint investigations;
2. Authorize the acceptance of an amount not to exceed$105,000.00 for the Fort Worth Police Department's participation in the joint law
enforcement operations task force;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject to
receipt of the grant,in the amount up to$105,000.00,for the purpose of funding the joint task force with the United States Department of
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has participated in ongoing joint investigation operations with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau
of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives(ATF)since 1998.On July 12,2011, (Mayor and Council Communication C-24996)City Council
authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement(MOA)with the ATF for ongoing joint law enforcement operations.The purpose of the
task force is to collaborate on investigations affecting this geographic area.The MOA obligates the City of Fort Worth,through its Police
Department,to assign officers to ATF task force investigations and joint operations on an as-needed basis.
Pursuant to the MOA,the City of Fort Worth is reimbursed for overtime salary costs and other costs,with prior ATF approval,including but not
limited to travel,fuel,training,and equipment incurred by the Fort Worth Police Department in providing resources to assist the ATF in an amount
of up to$21,000.00 per year for five years.The MOA authorized by this M&C will be a five-year agreement and will terminate at the close of
business on September 30,2027. Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement.The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide matching
funds.
This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education: United States Department of Justice.
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
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 Other Fund.The Police Department(and Financial
Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any 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. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon 4254