HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25796-10-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25796-10-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECEIVING REIMBURSEABLE OVERTIME FUNDS AS PART OF
THE SECURING THE CITIES PROGRAM THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY; 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$20,000.00, for the purpose of
receiving reimbursable overtime funds for participation in the City of Houston, Department of Homeland
Security, Securing the Cities Program.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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Jannette S.Goodall(Oc 12,2022 16:44 CDT)
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:October 11,2022
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/11/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0811
LOG NAME: 35FY22 SECURINGTHECITIES
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston to Provide Funding for the Special Events Emergency Response
Unit,Authorize Acceptance of an Award in the Amount Up to$20,000.00 from the Department of Homeland Security through the City of
Houston, Ratify the Acceptance of Equipment Valued in the Amount of$600,000.00 from the Department of Homeland Security through the City of
Houston, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
i. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston to provide funding for the Special Events Emergency Response
Unit;
2. Authorize acceptance of an award in the amount up to$20,000.00 from the Department of Homeland Security through the City of Houston;
3. Ratify the acceptance of equipment valued in the amount of$600,000.00 from the Department of Homeland Security through the City of
Houston;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of$20,000.00,subject to the receipt of the grant,for the purpose of receiving reimbursable overtime funds as part of the Securing
the Cities Program through the Department of Homeland Security.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Houston was selected by the Department of Homeland Security(DHS)for participation in Securing the Cities Program(STC).The
STC program enhances the law enforcement's ability to detect and prevent terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events that pose a risk to
homeland security.The program provides recipients with equipment and training to ensure detection is integrated into day-to-day activities.
Recognizing the importance of the City of Fort Worth and the 1-35 corridor to their effort,The City of Houston has decided to expand the STC
program.
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)is to authorize the acceptance and execution of the award agreement.The City of
Houston interlocal agreement has a start date of August 1 st,2022.Per the Interlocal Agreement,the City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed for
expenses in the amount of up to$20,000.00 for officer overtime during the radiological/nuclear detection training and The City of Fort Worth has
received 800 personal radiation detection devices valued in the amount of$600,000.00($750.00 each).Once accepted the Fort Worth Police
Department will train officers on how to use personal radiation detection devices and how to respond to radiological/nuclear incidents.
Indirect costs are not allowed under this Agreement.The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
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:
Department of Homeland Security
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances,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