HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26084-04-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26084-04-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REC�IPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO I2ECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $500,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT FOR
BACKLOG REDUCTION PROGRAM GRANT, PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAHING 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 l.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Yeai• 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 up to $800,000.00, for the purpose
of funding the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Pi•ogram Grant Fiscal Year 2023.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFF�CTIVE: April 11, 2023
CITY SECRETARY
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Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
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Council Communication
DATE: 04/11/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0266
LOG NAME: 35FY2023 DNA CEBR PROGRAM-FORMULA
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Application for, and the Acceptance of the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program Grant Fiscal Year
2023 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in an Amount Up to $800,000.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for, and acceptance of the DNA Capaciry Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program Grant Fiscal Year 2023"
from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount up to $800,000.00;
2. Authorize execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice
Assistance; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $800,000.00, for the purpose of the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
Grant Fiscal Year 2023.
DISCUSSION:
The overarching goal of the United States Department of Justice DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Grant Program (Program) is
to assist eligible states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories or laboratory systems to increase the capacity of publicly
funded forensic DNA and DNA databases laboratories to process more DNA samples, thereby helping to reduce and/or prevent a backlog.
The Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory will apply for program funding in an amount up to $800,000.00 in eligible grant expenses
including but not limited to personnel, supplies, equipment, training, and/or contractual services. If awarded, the grant will continue to fund the
Property Control SpecialisYs salary at 100%. This position in this grant has been funded since Fiscal Year 2017. If this grant were not to be
awarded, the Police Department will need to either identify another source of funds or terminate this position.
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: United
States Department of Justice.
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 Federal Fund. The Police 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 Police
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact:
Angela Miller 4441
Sarah Shannon 4254
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