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Home My WebLink AboutContract 58501 CSC No. 58501 p,rLEI O� GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT Dear Grantee: Congratulations on your award! To activate your agency's grant, the Authorized Official must log on to eGrants at https://eGrants.gov.texas.gov and go to the `My Home' tab. In the `Pending Applications' section, locate the application with a`Current Status'of"Pending AO Acceptance of Award". Click on the grant number and proceed to the `Accept Award'tab. From this tab, click on the `Accept'button. Grants must be accepted within 45 calendar days of the date the award was issued. Be sure to review the Grantee Conditions and Responsibilities Memo for a quick overview of general items every grantee should be aware of. You can also find more detailed information on the eGrants website including helpful resources, links, and tools needed to properly administer Public Safety Office grants. The Guide to Grants, also on the website, contains answers to questions frequently asked by grantees. If you have any questions regarding this award, feel free to contact your grant manager, whose name is referenced in the Statement of Grant Award or you may always contact our office via the eGrants Help Desk at eGrants@gov.texas.gov. We look forward to working with you to ensure the success of your program. a,C,V� &&� Aimee Snoddy Executive Director Public Safety Office OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX POST OFFICE BOX 12428 AUSTiN,TEXAS 78711512-463-2000 VOICE)DIAL 7-1-1 FOR RELAY SERVICES Statement of Grant Award(SOGA) The Statement of Grant Award is the official notice of award from the Office of the Governor(OOG). This Grant Agreement and all terms,conditions,provisions and obligations set forth herein shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns and all other State of Texas agencies and any other agencies, departments, divisions,governmental entities,public corporations, and other entities which shall be successors to each of the Parties or which shall succeed to or become obligated to perform or become bound by any of the covenants, agreements or obligations hereunder of each of the Parties hereto. The approved project narrative and budget for this award are reflected in eGrants on the `Narrative' and `Budget/Details' tabs. By accepting the Grant Award in eGrants,the Grantee agrees to strictly comply with the requirements and obligations of this Grant Agreement including any and all applicable federal and state statutes,regulations,policies, guidelines and requirements. In instances where conflicting requirements apply to a Grantee,the more restrictive requirement applies. The Grant Agreement includes the Statement of Grant Award; the OOG Grantee Conditions and Responsibilities;the Grant Application in eGrants; and the other identified documents in the Grant Application and Grant Award, including but not limited to: 2 CFR Part 200,Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Chapter 783 of the Texas Government Code, Title 34,Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter E,Division 4 of the Texas Administrative Code, and the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS)developed by the Comptroller of Public Accounts;the state Funding Announcement or Solicitation under which the grant application was made, and for federal funding,the Funding Announcement or Solicitation under which the OOG was awarded funds; and any applicable documents referenced in the documents listed above.For grants awarded from the U.S. Department of Justice,the current applicable version of the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide and any applicable provisions in Title 28 of the CFR apply. For grants awarded from the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA), all Information Bulletins and Policies published by the FEMA Grants Program Directorate apply. The OOG reserves the right to add additional responsibilities and requirements,with or without advance notice to the Grantee. By clicking on the'Accept'button within the'Accept Award'tab,the Grantee accepts the responsibility for the grant project, agrees and certifies compliance with the requirements outlined in the Grant Agreement,including all provisions incorporated herein,and agrees with the following conditions of grant funding. The grantee's funds will not be released until the grantee has satisfied the requirements of the following Condition(s) of Funding and Other Fund-Specific Requirement(s), if any, cited below: Grant Number: 4492401 Award Amount: $33,000.00 Date Awarded: 11/4/2022 Grantee Cash $0.00 Match: Grant Period: 10/01/2022-05/31/2023 Grantee In Kind $0.00 Match: Liquidation Date: 08/29/2023 Grantee GPI: $0.00 Program Fund: DJ-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Total Project Cost: $33,000.00 Program Grantee Name: Fort Worth, City of Project Title: Justice Assistance Grant Project Grant Manager: Marvin Alcorn Unique Entity Identifier ENS6MKS1ZL18 (UEI): CFDA: 16.738-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,Bureau of Justice Assistance Federal Award Date: 9/19/2019 Federal/State Award ID Number: 2019-DJ-BX-0016 Total Federal Award/State Funds $13,320,712.00 Appropriated: Pass Thru Entity Name: Texas Office of the Governor—Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Is the Award R&D: No Federal/State Award Description: The purpose of this program is to reduce crime and improve the criminal I justice system. I ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY OF FORT WORTH: By:'T.J.c.,.— Fernando Costa Assistant City Manager Date: Nov 15,2022 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: By: Michael Ward Forensics Division Manager Date: Nov 14,2022 By:Robeldre ge(Nw 15,202207:38 CST) Robert A.Alldredge,Jr. Assistant Chief of Police Date: Nov 15,2022 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: Taylor Paris Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: 22-0172 Date Approved: 03/08/2022 boovaupqU ATTEST: 0,00 ord rEZA000, By: JR� N#261202215:28 `�o4��*-•_ CST) �LbRaoo Jannette Goodall City Secretary Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract,including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX An ela Love Grants Specialist City of Fort Wotth. Texas �� Council Communication �� Q��~��~�� "�"��=�" and =~�=~=" °��xn ��~�" " ." " .~�~ �^~�=��,~=~ � DATE: 03/08/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: K8&C22- 172 LOG NAME: 35STATE JAG FY2O23 SUBJECT (ALL) Ratify the Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division Fiscal Year 2023 Criminal Justice Grant Program in an Amount of$33,000.00,Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the Office of the Governor,Adopt Attached Resolution and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance /tia recommended that the City Commi>� 1. Ratify the application for,and authorize acceptance of, if awarded,the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office,Criminal Justice Division Fiscal Year 2O23 Criminal Justice Grant Program inan amount of$33.00O.00; 2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division� 3. Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount of$33,000.00 and to make assurances as required by the Criminal Justice Grant Program;and 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund,subject to receipt of the grant,in an amount of$33,000.00,for the purpose of funding costs associated with the replacement of aging laboratory equipment. The application deadline for the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office,Criminal Justice Division, Criminal Justice Grant Program(JAG)is February 1O.2Q22. City Council's projected agenda date for this M&C will surpass the application's deadline. The Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory (FWPD-CL)has applied for program funding in the amount of$33,000.00 for costs associated with the replacement of aging laboratory equipment, including hydrogen generators or similar. If awarded,the FWPD-CL will purchase two hydrogen generators to test evidence for the presence of substances which are controlled by federal and State law, as well as test driving under influence/driving while intoxicated(DUI/DWI)samples to determine the blood alcohol concentration during the Fiscal Year 2023 Grant Cycle. The FWPD-CL Chemistry Unit provides evidence testing services at the request of the Fort Worth Police Department and the Tarrant County Criminal District Attomey'aOffice. Aging equipment and equipment failure could negatively impact case turnaround time and backlog,causing the results of said tests to be delayed to our law enforcement and criminal justice stakeholders which are needed for the successful prosecution of narcotic cases. Funding for this project will improve the criminal justice system by contributing to the FWPD-CL Chemistry Unit's ability to do casework in a timely manner through the usage of properly functioning equipment. Matching funds are not required under the grant.The funding type is reimbursable. Indirect costs are an allowable budget category in the grant.The budget will include indirect costs if applicable. The grant will serve 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:Texas Office o[the Governor FISCAL INFORMATION I 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 budgmt,as appmphated, in the Grants Operating State Fund. The Po/ice Department(and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior toan expenditure being incurred,the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This iau reimbursement grant. Submitted Fernando Costa 6122 Originating Bijsiness Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212 Additional Information Contact Angela Miller 4441 FORT WORTH City of Fort Worth Police Department I n t e r-O f f i c e C o r r e s p o n d e n c e DATE: November 14,2022 FROM: A.Love'A Supplementa Funding Unit SUBJECT: Office of the Texas Governor(OOG),Criminal Justice Division(CJD),FY2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award x Please forward to City Secretary For your review and/or electronic signature, please find attached a copy of the FY2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)Program Award Agreement with the Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division(CJD)in the amount of$33,000.00. The City of Fort Worth Crime Laboratory will use the funds to purchase two hydrogen gas generators to test evidence for substances controlled by Federal and State law,as well as test driving under influence/driving while intoxicated(DUI/DWI)samples to determine the blood alcohol concentration. Also attached, please find the M&C, 22-0172, authorizing the execution of this document, which was approved on March 08, 2022, and a copy of the Award Acceptance Approval Memo from the Legal Department, authorizing routing for authorized signatures. Should additional information be needed, please contact me at 817-392-4441 or at angela.millerC@fortworthtexas.gov. Thank you. Funding Source: F I D:21001-0350420—xxxxxx-xxxxxx-993501 Contract Amount:$33,000.00 Budgeted Amount:$33,000.00 Remaining Budget to Date:$33,000.00 ❑ M&C Not Required X M&C Required: 22-0172 ❑ Form 1295 Number:Not Required POLICE DEPARTMENT The City of Fort Worth*Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex*505 W.Felix Street*Fort Worth,Texas 76115 817-392-4210*Fax 817-392-4216 Nov 14,2022 ❑Approved Taylor Paris Date ❑ Not Approved Assistant CityAttorney ❑Comments Attached Nov 14,2022 ❑Approved Michael Ward Date ❑ Not Approved Forensics Division Manager ❑Comments Attached s s � Nov 14,2022 ❑Approved Sarah Shannon Date ❑ Not Approved Management Analyst II ❑Comments Attached 4 I, Nov 14 2022 ❑Approved Georgia Tucker(Nov 14,202215:14 CST) Georgia Tucker Date ❑ Not Approved Sr.Management Analyst ❑Comments Attached Kam— Nov 14,2022 ❑Approved Keith Morris Date ❑ Not Approved Assistant Police Director ❑Comments Attached `r''�"" Nov 14,2022 ❑Approved Julie earingin(Nov 14,202218:32 CST) Julie Swearingin Date ❑ Not Approved Assistant Chief of Police ❑ Comments Attached erg, 1191k 15,202207:38CST) Nov 15,2022 ❑Approved Robert A.Alldredge,Jr. Date ❑ Not Approved Executive Assistant Chief ❑Comments Attached of Police Nov 15,2022 ❑Approved Fernando Costa Date ❑ Not Approved Assistant City Manager ❑Comments Attached POLICE DEPARTMENT The City of Fort Worth*Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex*505 W.Felix Street*Fort Worth,Texas 76115 817-392-4210*Fax 817-392-4216 FORT WORTH DOCUMENT APPROVAL/CORRECTION FORM TO: Angela Miller DEPT: Police Department DATE: November 10, 2022 SUBJECT: FY23 DJ-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award TITLE OF DOCUMENT(S) - Statement of Grant Award - General Responsibilities Memo - Official Resolution - Congratulatory Letter - Grant Term Sheet X APPROVED FOR SIGNATURE—The grant award documents present no legal concerns and are approved for routing for signature. RETURN TO DEPARTMENT—The above referenced document(s) are being returned to your department for corrections. Please see comments below. COMMENTS: By: T for Paris, Assistant City Attorney REQUIRED SIGNATURES ON DOCUMENT(S) X VENDOR X DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR X ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY X ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER X CITY SECRETARY X CONTRACT MANAGER OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY The City of Fort Worth*200 Texas Street,Third Floor*Fort Worth,Texas 76102 817-392-7600*Fax 817-392-8359 A Resolution NO. 5537-03-2022 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT PROJECT FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE AND MAKING ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Public Safety Office (PSO), of the Office of the Governor (OOG), funds grant projects throughout the state; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from the PSO for the Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory Chemistry Unit for costs associated with the replacement of aging laboratory equipment, including hydrogen generators or similar. The Chemistry Using will use the hydrogen generators to tests evidence for the presence of substances which are controlled by federal and State law, as well as test driving under influence/ driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI) samples to determine the blood alcohol concentration during the Fiscal Year 2023 Grant Cycle; and WHEREAS, the release of the grant funds is contingent upon the completion of specified requirements set by the PSO, including the passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain assurances. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The City Council approves the submission of the grant application to the Office of the Governor; 2. The City Council designates the City Manager,through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to apply for, accept, reject,alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City;and 3. In the event of loss or misuse of the PSO grant funds,the City assures that the funds will be returned to the PSO in full. ADOPTED THIS 8ffi day of March 2022. ATTEST: �F FORT By:Jannette S.Goodall(Mar 10,202216:14 CST) ` J Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary �AS: ORDINANCE NO.25365-03-2022 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND,SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF AGING LABORATORY EQUIPMENT; 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 State Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of$33,000.00, for the purpose of funding costs associated with the replacement of aging laboratory equipment. 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(Mar 17,2022 07:12 CDT) Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall City Secretary FORrlet;- IX E—1 ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:March 8,2022 *