HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26443-09-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26443-09-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $800,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FISCAL
YEAR 2023 VIRTUAL REALITY DE-ESCALATION SITE -BASED INITIATIVE;
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 Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $800,000.00, for the purpose
of funding the Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2023 Virtual Reality De-escalation site -based
initiative.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 EFFECTIVE: September 12, 2023
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/12/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0735
LOG NAME: 35FY23 VIRTUAL REALITY DE-ESCALATION INITIATIVE
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify the Application for, and Authorize the Acceptance of, if Awarded, the BJA FY23 Virtual Reality De -Escalation Site -Based Initiative
Grant Program from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in an Amount of
$758,643.00, 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. Ratify the application for, and Authorize the acceptance of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Fiscal Year (FY) 23 Virtual Reality De-
escalation Site -Based Initiative Grant Program, if Awarded, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $758,643.00;
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 the amount $758,643.00, for the purpose of the BJA FY23 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site -Based Initiative Grant
Program.
DISCUSSION:
The primary goal of the United States Department of Justice BJA FY 23 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site -Based Initiative Grant Program is to
implement emerging technologies utilized in scenario -based police training that is evidence -based and designed to ensure the safety of police
officers, individuals they come in contact with, and the community at large. This is a new grant program under the United States Department of
Justice that may be provided additional funding, if awarded, through a continuation award.
The Fort Worth Police Department Reality Based Training Unit applied for program funding in the amount of $758,643.00 in eligible grant
expenses including but not limited to personnel, supplies, equipment, and contractual services to study de-escalation training for
officers responding to individuals in crisis, including people with physical, intellectual, and cognitive disabilities and individuals experiencing a
mental health and/or substance use crisis. In addition to the other expenses, the grant will fund one (1) new Officer position salary at 100%. If
awarded, a separate staffing ordinance M&C will be submitted to approve the officer position and increase authorized strength as required by City
policy.
Funding under this grant will be used in two parts: 1) for a planning phase and 2) for an implementation phase. Phase one will include activities to
create a project committee/research team to discuss planning, developing, and assessing the virtual reality training curriculum. Phase two will
include activities to implement, collect biometric data, and assess/evaluate the results of the virtual reality training. The life of the grant project is for
three years.
This M&C ratifies the submission of the grant application that was due on June 29, 2023. Ratification is necessary due to delays that affected the
preparation of this M&C. More specifically, this is a new grant program from DOJ and had not been previously identified for advanced planning by
the Police Department. Due to the extended review time needed to determine if Police could respond to this new program, the City Manager's
Office was consulted prior to application to determine the appropriateness of proceeding with a ratified grant application.
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: U. S.
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 by; Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Angela Love 4441