HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26609-11-2023 (2) Ordinance No. 26609-11-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT,IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $510,403.14, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
PROJECTS; 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 Federal Fund,subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to$510,403.14, for the purpose
of funding State Homeland Security Program projects.
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.
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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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:November 28,2023
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/28/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0997
LOG NAME: 362021 HSGP REALLOCATION
SUBJECT
(ALL)Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded, Homeland Security Reallocation Funds from the United States Department
of Homeland Security through the State of Texas,Office of the Governor,in the Amount Up to$510,403.14,Approve Execution of All Applicable
Grant Contracts,Adopt Attached Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for and authorize acceptance of, if awarded,Homeland Security Reallocation Funds from the United States Department of
Homeland Security through the State of Texas,Office of the Governor in the amount up to$510,403.14;
2. Approve execution of all applicable grant contracts;
3. Adopt attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to$510,403.14 and to make assurances as required by the State of
Texas,Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division;and
4. 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 up to$510,403.14 for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program projects specific to
the Urban Area Security Initiative.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Homeland Security(DHS)through the State of Texas,Office of the Governor,awards grants to jurisdictions
across the state to enhance local capabilities to prevent, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and natural disasters.The Homeland
Security Grant Program(HSGP)encourages jurisdictions to strengthen local and regional preparedness efforts and to seek benefits available
through cooperative action.
Funding awarded as part of the 2021 Funding Reallocation of the Urban Area Security Initiative(UASI)grant will be used by Fort Worth public
safety and disaster support organizations to maintain and improve the community's capacity to prepare for, prevent,respond to,and recover from
terrorism incidents and other natural disasters. Fort Worth has been offered the opportunity to participate in the HSGP each year since 2005,
receiving over$56,000,000.00 in grant funds to supplement local and regional preparedness efforts.The Fire Department's Grant Management
team coordinates with City departments in the development and implementation of grant funded projects in the areas of threat assessment,risk
reduction,capability sustainment, plan development, public education and training.This award consists of unused funds from the 2021 UASI
grants that have been reallocated for additional projects.The projects are as follows:
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4923901 Drone Detection Sensors(RTCC/ESU)$42,000.00
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4923701 First Responder Radios$256,903.14
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4924001 INTEX Fusion Center-Software, Cameras Mounts,and Travel$101,500.00
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4923801 Office of Emergency Management Vehicle$110,000.00
The grants have no local match requirement.
Since no City salaries will be charged,indirect cost recovery does not apply.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:
Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency
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 Fire Department(and Financial
Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expenditure being incurred,the Fire
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Gina Santillan 6837