HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25882-11-2022 Ordinance No.25882-11-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $345,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES FROM THE UNITED
STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT; 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 2022-2023 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$345,000.00,for the purpose of
funding reimbursable expenses from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland
Security Investigations for participation in joint operations to enforce federal offenses.
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 25773-09-2022 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney Jannette S.Goodall
City Secretary
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/29/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0991
LOG NAME: 3510E2022
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize a Five-Year Continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
Homeland Security Investigations,for Participation in an Ongoing Joint Operation to Enforce Federal Offenses,Accept an Amount Up to
$345,000.00,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize a five-year continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
Homeland Security Investigations,for participation in an ongoing joint operation to enforce federal offenses;and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the
amount of$345,000.00($69,000.00 per year for five years), subject to receipt of funds,for reimbursable funds for the Police Department's
participation in the joint operation.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)is to authorize actions associated with the Police Department's continued
participation in the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE), Homeland Security Investigations(HSI),joint operation. City
Secretary Contract No.48812 details the task force requirements.
Since April 2006,the Fort Worth Police Department has participated in an ongoing joint operation with ICE and HSI.The purpose of the joint
operation is to allow Fort Worth Police Department officers to be designated as Customs Officers and to collaborate with ICE on the enforcement
of federal offenses.The Fort Worth Police Department has assigned three officers to the joint operations on an as-needed basis.The City of Fort
Worth has been and will continue to be reimbursed for associated overtime salary expenses and other joint operation expenses,such as fuel and
training,directly related to work performed by officers assigned to this joint operation.This M&C is to accept funding for the next five(5)years for
overtime payments made for three officers assigned full-time to the task force in the amount of$345,000.00($69,000.00 per year for five years).
The agreement remains in effect for the duration of the agency's participation in the task force and may be terminated at any time upon mutual
consent of the parties with at least a 30 days notice to terminate.This is a reimbursement agreement and indirect costs are not allowed.
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 Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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 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
Adriana Gonzales 4217