HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26719-02-2024Ordinance No. 26719-02-2024
AN 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; 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 an amount up to $200,000.00, for the purpose
of funding costs associated with the purchase of forensic firearms equipment.
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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Jervis Mapes (Feb 27, 02414:55 CST)
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 13, 2024,
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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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 b . Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Angela Love 4441