HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25908-12-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25908-12-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, BY (1)
$133,875.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT,AND(2) BY $32,083.00,AS
A TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND, AS THE CITY'S MATCH
REQUIREMENT, FOR A TOTAL OF $165,958.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING PARTICIPATION IN THE TARRANT REGIONAL AUTO CRIMES
TASK FORCE; 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 State Fund, by(1) $133,875.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, and (2) by $32,083.00, as a
transfer from the General Fund, for a total of$165,958.00, for the purpose of funding participation in the
Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Jannette S.Goodall(Dec 19,2022 07:36 CST)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S.Goodall FO
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/13/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-1069
LOG NAME: 35FY 23 TARRANT AUTO CRIMES TASK FORCE
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to Participate in the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force,Authorize
Acceptance of a Grant Award for the Tarrant County Regional Auto Crimes Task Force in the Amount of$133,875.00,Authorize Transfer from the
Department General Fund of$32,083.00 to the Grants Operating State Fund for the City's Match Requirement,Amend the Fiscal Year 2023
Adopted Budget and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to participate in the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of grant funding award for the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force in the amount of$133,875.00;
3. Adopt the attached ordinances reallocating appropriations in the Police Department of the General Fund by decreasing appropriations from
Salary and Benefits category in the amount of$32,083.00 and increasing appropriations in the Transfer Out&Other category by the same
amount;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinances increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund,(1)by
$133,875.00 subject to the receipt of the grant,and(2)by$32,083.00,as a transfer from the General Fund,as the City's match requirement,
for a total of$165,958.00,for the purpose of funding participation in the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force;and
5. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has been an active participant in the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force(Task Force)since 1993.The Task Force
uses coordinated and cooperative enforcement,crime prevention techniques and technology to investigate auto crimes.The Task Force is grant
funded through the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority,formerly known as Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.The City of
Fort Worth is a sub-recipient of the grant.
Currently,seven municipal police agencies participate in the Task Force and are partially reimbursed for their participation.The Fort Worth Police
Department will assign one detective to the Task Force.The grant funds will reimburse the City$133,875.00 for the detective's salary,fringe
benefits,and authorized overtime up to five percent of annual salary.The agreement requires a match of$32,083.00 from the General Fund.The
detective selected for the task force was budgeted 100 percent to the General Fund to perform work related to auto crimes.The combined grant
funding and City's match represent the total compensation budget for this position.
Indirect costs are not allowable expenses under this grant.
The action in the M&C will amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget as approved in connection with Ordinance 25773-09-2022,Section 1.
General Fund,as listed on page 3.
Fund/Department Budget FY2023 Adopted Budget Change Revised FY2023
Category Budget (Increase/Decrease) Budget
General Fund-Expenditures
Police $ 298,551,538.00 $ (32,083.00) $ 298,519,455.00
Transfers&Other $ 0.00 $ 32,083.00 $ 32,083.00
Total Expenditures $ 298,551,538.00 $ 298,551,538.00
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:Tarrant
County
FISCAL INFORMATION I 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 State 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-W. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon 4254
Adriana Gonzales