HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26059-04-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26059-04-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, SUBJECT TO
I2ECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $99,000.00, FOR TH�
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIME
VICTIM� SERVICES DIVISION, VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON
GRANT; 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, subject to the receipt of the gcant, in the amount up to $99,000.00 for the purpose of
funding the Office of the Attorney General, Crime Victim Services Division, Victim Coordinator and Liaison
Grant for Fiscal Years 2024-2025.
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 ot• judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining poi-�ions, sections, or parts of sections of this oi•dinance, which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Oi�dinance 25773-09-2022 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance at•e in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are het•eby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney
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Jannette S. Goodall
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 11, 2023
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City of Fort Worth,
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Council Communication
DATE: 04/11/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0265
LOG NAME: 35FY24-25 OAG VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT (VCLG)
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General, Crime Victim
Services Division, Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant to Occur in Fiscal Years 2024-2025 in an Amount Up to $99,000.00, Adopt Resolution,
Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, Fiscal Years 2024-2025 State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General,
Crime Victim Services Division, Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant in an amount up to $99,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General for Fiscal Years 2024-2025;
3. Adopt the attached resolution to make assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General, Crime Victim Services
Division; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund subject to
the receipt of the grant in an amount up to $99,000.00 for the purpose of funding a bilingual, Spanish-speaking Victim Assistance Specialist
position within the Fort Worth Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Crime Victim Services Division, Victim Coordinator and Liaison
Grant (VCLG) is to fund a bilingual, Spanish-speaking Victim Assistance Specialist position within the Fort Worth Police Department. The Victim
Assistance Specialist will provide support throughout the Fort Worth Police Department to victims of violent crimes and their families who need
services translated and/or offered in Spanish. This position is responsible for working with victims of violent crimes to provide information on the
law enforcement process, victim's rights, local resources, and crime victims compensation. The OAG has been funding this program since
September 2008.The grant period for this award is from 09/01/2023 to 08/31 /2025. The application deadline for funding Fiscal Years 2024-2025
is April 14, 2023.
Funding in an amount up to $99,000.00 will provide partial salary for the Victim Assistant Specialist for 24 months, or $49,500.00 per Fiscal Year.
The remaining (about 36%) salary costs and associated fringe benefits will be covered by the Fiscal Years 2o24-2025 General Fund. The City is
not required to provide matching funds. Indirect costs is not an eligible budget category under this grant.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: State
of Texas
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, approval of the attached resolution, and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, 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 an
expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibiliry to validate the availabiliry of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originatina Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228