HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26635-12-2023 Ordinance No. 26635-12-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN THE
AMOUNT OF$500,000.00,FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS,FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING TO DELINEATE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
REGIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM ACTIVITIES UNDER THE
AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR FIVE YEARS; 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 Fund in the amount of$500,000.00,from available funds, for the purpose of funding to delineate
responsibilities and procedures for regional incident management team activities under the authority of the
State of Texas emergency management plan for five years.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion,section or part of a section ofthis 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 26453-09-2023 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Jannette S.Goodall
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/12/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-1066
LOG NAME: 351STFMOUFY24
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Fort Worth,the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Forest Service,and the Regional Incident Management Team Members to Delineate Responsibilities and Procedures for Regional Incident
Management Team Activities Under the Authority of the State of Texas Emergency Management Plan for Five Years,Authorize Acceptance of
Reimbursement Funds from the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Forest Service in the Amount Up to$500,000,00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Five-Year Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Worth,the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical
College Forest Service,and the Regional Incident Management Team members to delineate responsibilities and procedures for the
Regional Incident Management Team activities under the authority of the State of Texas Emergency Management Plan;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds from the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Forest Service in the amount of
$500,000.00;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the
amount of$500,000.00($100,000.00 per year for five years).
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department,under the authority of the State of Texas Emergency Management Plan,has become a participating member of the
Regional Incident Management Team(RIMT)for regional incident management activities at the request of the State of Texas.The scope of the
Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)includes delineating the responsibilities of all parties,including participation in training activities mandated
by the State of Texas and the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Forest Service(TFS)to maintain RIMT operational readiness.The MOU
will become effective upon execution and shall continue for a period of five years unless earlier terminated by one of the parties.This Mayor&
Council Communication is to accept funding for the next five(5)years for eligible payments made to the officers assigned to the task force in the
amount of$500,000.00($100,000.00 per year for five years).The Police Department has assigned four officers to the RIMT,who must comply witt
the following requirements:
1. Maintain physical capability of performing duties as a team member;
2. Asa result of training provided by the RIMT,maintain knowledge,skills,and abilities necessary to operate safely assigned duties;
3. Be available for immediate call-out during and respond immediately to a mobilization request within two hours from the time of mobilization;
and
4. Be prepared to operate in a disaster environment and follow the Code of Conduct of the RIMT.
TFS will pay for required TFS/state-sponsored training for participating officers.TFS will also pay the salaries of the officers during any times of
deployment,as well as the cost of backfilling while an officer is activated,reasonable travel to and from training and deployment,and material,
equipment,supplies,and triage medical expenses for the officers while they are assisting.All liability,otherwise,remains with the City.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Texa:
A&M College
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,execution of the agreement and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Operating Other Fund.The Polic,
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: Sarah Shannon 4254
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Amy Bethel