HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20800-07-2013 Ordinance No. 20800-07-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,243.00
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT'
OF JI-JSTICE, NATIONAL INSTI'f'tJTF, OF JUSTICE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND TIMELINESS OF FORENSIC SERVICES;
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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$113,243.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Department of
Justice, National Institute of Justice, for the purpose of improving the quality and timeliness of forensic
services.
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
irnpair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remainmg
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20411-09-2012 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:July 16 2013
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: (,Approved on 7/18/2013 - Ordinance No.. 20800-07-2013'
DATE: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: '*C-26343
LOG NAME: 35COVERDELLGRANTFY13
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2013 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of
Justice, in the Amount of $113,243.00, Authorize Execution of Agreement with the National Institute of
Justice and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2013 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant
from the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, in the amount of$113,243.00;
2. Authorize the acceptance of the grant funds, if awarded;
3. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the National Institute of Justice; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$113,243.00, upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice's Fiscal Year 2013 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program provides funding for state and local governments to
improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services and/or eliminate backlogs in the analysis of forensic
evidence including controlled substances, firearm and tool mark examinations, latent prints, toxicology and
trace evidence.
The Fort Worth Police Department is requesting funding under the Fiscal Year 2013 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the amount of$113,243.00 for educational courses, registration
fees, associated travel expenses and equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's Crime
Lab. Registration and course fees, along with the associated travel funds for the Crime Lab staff to attend
various conferences, workshops and classes total the amount of$13,243.00. Additionally, funding
requested for equipment under the grant totals in the amount of$100,000.00 and includes the purchase
of a Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer and a hydrogen generator.
No matching funds are required under this grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
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current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451891 035423643000 $113,243,00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423643010 $113,243.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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