HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25786-10-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25786-10-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,500.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECEIVING REIMBURSABLE FUNDS FOR THE FORT WORTH
POLICE DEPARTMENT FUGITIVE UNIT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED
STATES MARSHALS SERVICE VIOLENT OFFENDER TASK FORCE 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 Other Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of$10,500.00, for the purpose of
receiving reimbursable funds for the Fort Worth Police Department Fugitive Unit's participation in the United
States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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(Oc 12,202216:44 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S.Goodall
City Secretary A(aF
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 11,2022
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/11/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0812
LOG NAME: 35FY 22 USMS INCREASE
SUBJECT
(ALL)Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Increase Appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the Amount of$10,500.00 for Additional
Reimbursable Funds from the United States Marshals Service for the Fort Worth Police Department Fugitive Unit's Participation in the United
States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council 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 of$10,500.00,for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds for the
Fort Worth Police Department Fugitive Unit's participation in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force for Fiscal Year 2022.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C)is to appropriate additional funds for the Police Department Fugitive Unit's
participation in the United States Marshals Service(USMS)Violent Offender Task Force(VOTF)in the Fiscal Year(FY)2018-22 USMS TF project
(City Project No. 101634). On February 22,2022,the City Council approved M&C 22-0122 to appropriate$171,500.00 for reimbursable funds for
overtime expenses related to VOTF participation for year five. On August 21,2022,a modification document was received from the USMS to
increase funding for task force officer overtime.The additional appropriation of$10,500.00 for the FY2018-22 USMS TF project, results in total
reimbursable funds of$182,000.00 to the City of Fort Worth(City). Adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance will provide capacity to
account for the expenses to be reimbursed from the additional funds.
The Fugitive Unit has participated in the USMS VOTF for many years, most recently with M&C 22-0122 and City Secretary Contract No.50153.
The program operates pursuant to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000(Public L. 106544;28 U.S.C.§566 note),which provides for the
establishment of permanent Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces consisting of federal, state and local law enforcement authorities in designated
regions of the United States,to be directed and coordinated by the United States Marshals Service,for the purpose of locating and apprehending
fugitives.The primary mission of the USMS VOTF is to investigate and arrest,as a part of joint law enforcement operations,persons who have
active and federal warrants thereby improving public safety and reducing violent crime.
The City receives funds from the USMS to reimburse a portion of the City's expenditures associated with participation in the VOTF.
Reimbursement is limited to overtime expenses related to the VOTF.The City of Fort Worth will be responsible for officer salaries and associated
fringe benefits. Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. There is no required match.
This Task Force serves 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: United
States Marshal Service
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation 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 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 . Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon 4254
Adriana Gonzales 4217