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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5890-02-2024A Resolution NO. 5890-02-2024 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE AND MAKING ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Public Safety Office (PSO), of the Office of the Governor (OOG), funds grant projects throughout the state; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from the PSO for the Fort Worth Police Department's Criminal Justice Program for costs associated with the purchase of forensic firearm equipment, including BrassTrax Imager or similar during the Fiscal Year 2025 Grant cycle; and WHEREAS, the release of the grant hinds is contingent upon the completion of specified requirements set by the PSO, including the passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain assurances. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The City Council approves the submission of the grant application to the Office oftheGovernor; 2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City; and 3. In the event of loss or misuse of the PSO grant funds, the City assures that the finds will be returned to the PSO in frill. ADOPTED THIS 13TH day of February.2023. ATTEST: 4tLA.t�vxa. By. U Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary ' S IN 11 ,Q'�''aa<yf'OCi VVQ y.� 4 cp i' V City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 02/13/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0129 LOG NAME: 35FY2025 COG CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT (STATE JAG) SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Passed -Through the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2025 Criminal Justice Grant Program in an Amount Up to $200,000.00 to Purchase Forensic Firearms Equipment, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office as the Passed -Through Entity, Adopt Resolution, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Passed -through the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2025 Criminal Justice Grant Program in an amount up to $200,000.00; 2. Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office; 3. Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $200,000.00 and to make assurances as required by the Fiscal Year 2025 Criminal Justice Grant Program; 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 an amount up to $200,000.00, for the purpose of funding costs associated with the purchase of forensic firearms equipment. DISCUSSION: The application deadline for the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Grant Program (JAG) is February 8, 2024. The Fort Worth Police Department Firearms Unit (FWPD-FAU) will apply for program funding in an amount up to $200,000.00 for costs associated with the purchase of the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) BrassTrax Imager. If awarded, the FWPD-FAU will purchase the NIBIN BrassTrax Imager to take acquired images of fired cartridge cases, both test -fired and evidentiary cartridge cases, and compare them to other acquired images in the database to determine if the firearm was used in any correlated incidents in an effort to support our detectives in making timely arrests and getting violent criminals and their firearms off the streets of the City of Fort Worth and neighboring jurisdictions. Currently, the FWPD-FAU has a backlog of 512 cases of firearm -related evidence that must be forensically examined to determine functionality, source of fired evidence, and presented in a forensic report that is used in the prosecution of the offender. All eligible evidence is entered into NIBIN BrassTrax Imager within 48 hours of their submittal to the Property Control Unit. The addition of a second NIBIN BrassTrax Imager would enhance the efforts of FWPD-FAU to give detectives fast, more efficient intelligence needed to make timely arrests in violent gun -related crimes. No salaries are being charged to this grant, and therefore indirect cost recovery does not apply. Matching funds are not required under the grant. The funding type is reimbursable. 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: Office of the Texas Governor 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 W. Fernando Costa 6122 Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212 Additional Information Contact: Angela Love 4441