HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26500-10-2023 ORDINANCE NO.26500-10-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $10,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
STANDARDS AND EDUCATION PROJECT; 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 2023-2024 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Other Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to$10,000.00, for the purpose of
funding Fire Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education project.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
Assistant City Attorney UJannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/17/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0852
LOG NAME: 36FIRE LEOSE 2023
SUBJECT
(ALL)Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an Amount Up
to$10,000.00,Subject to the Receipt of the Grant,for the Fire Department's Payments from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education Account
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in an amount up to$10,000.00,subject to the receipt of the grant,for the Fire Department's payments from the State
of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education(LEOSE)project.
DISCUSSION:
The Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Fund(LEOSE)is an account in the State Treasury funded through court costs collected in
criminal cases.The Comptroller of Public Accounts is directed, under the Texas Occupations Code,Section 1701.157,to make allocations from
the LEOSE account to qualified law enforcement agencies.Under the Texas Occupations Code,20%of the appropriated amount is distributed to
all participating agencies in equal shares,and 80%is distributed based on the number of qualifying officers at each entity. Participating agencies
must use the funds to provide continuing education for law enforcement officers.
This M&C will create a Fire LEOSE project in the Grants Operating Other Fund with an amount up to$10,000.00 in allocations and an anticipated
$10,000.00 in offsetting revenues for expenses and revenues related to Fire's LEOSE payments.Previous years'allocations have averaged
approximately$1,450.00 annually.
The Fire Department will be responsible for the oversight and management of this project.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
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 Grants Operating Other Fund.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Gina Santillan 6837