HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26047-03-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26047-03-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERA TING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ,
THROUGH THE CITY OF DALLAS, INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
TASK FORCE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING TIDS
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 Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of $17,000.00 , for the purpose of
funding the United States Department of Justice, through the City of Dallas, Internet Crimes Against Children
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 provision s 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed .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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE : March 21, 2023
CITY SECRETARY
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Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/21/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0217
LOG NAME: 35 FY23 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC) GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Acceptance of an Award of $17 ,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2023 Supplemental Funds from the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, through the City of Dallas, Texas, to Support the Fort Worth Pol ice Department Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force and Accept the Terms of the Fiscal Year 2023 lnterlocal Agreement and Adopt Appropria tion Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council :
1. Authorize the acceptance of an award of $17 ,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2023 supplemental funds from the United States Department of Justice ,
Office of Juvenil e Justice and Delinqu e ncy Prevention , through the City of Dallas , Texas, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force ;
2. Authorize the execution of the lnterlocal Agreement with the City of Dallas , Texas for Fiscal Year 2023 Internet Crimes Aga inst Children Task
Force ; and
3 . Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of $17,000 .00, for the purpose of funding the United States Departm ent of Justice , through the City
of Dallas , Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force .
DISCUSSION:
The City of Dallas, on behalf of its Police Department, applied for and was awarded a grant for Fiscal Year 2023 from the United
States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenil e Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) under the Federal Missing and Exploited Children's
Prog ram to fund the Internet Crimes Aga inst Children Task Force (OJJDP Grant 15PJDP-22-GK-04883-MECP). The City of Fort Worth Police
Department is part of this Task Force that targets internet crimes against children , including child solicitation and child pornography.
The City of Dallas has received Fiscal Year 2023 supplemental funding for the Task Force from the United States Department of Justice . The City
of Fort Worth Police Department will receive $17,000 .00 of the supplemental funding for Fiscal Year 2023 . The funds will be used for officer
overtime , training , travel, and equipment used to combat internet crimes against c hildren .
Indirect Costs are not allowed under this agreement. The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis .
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: City of
Dallas Te xas
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 Fed eral Fund . The Pol ice 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 Pol ice
Department has the responsib ility 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: Tracy Lamm 4228