HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/11/28-Minutes-Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD)CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Present:
President Carlos Flores
Vice President Gyna M. Bivens
Director Mattie Parker
Director Michael D. Crain
Director Charlie Lauersdorf
Director Jared Williams (arrived at 12:57 p.m.)
Director Macy Hill
Director Chris Nettles
Director Elizabeth M. Beck
Director Alan Blaylock
Director Jeanette Martinez
Staff:
Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
Denis McElroy, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jaanette S. Goodall, Secretary to the Board
I. Call to Order
With a quorum of the board members present, President Flores called the meeting of the Crime
Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors to order at 12:50 p.m., on Tuesday,
November 28, 2023, in the City Council Conference Room 2020, Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. Election of Officers
Motion was made by Director Parker and second by Director Beck to nominate Director Flores as
President. There were no further nominations. Director Flores was elected President of the CCPD
Board of Directors by a vote of 10-0. Director Williams was off the dais.
Motion was made by Director Beck and second by Director Bivens to nominate Director Nettles as
Vice President. There were no further nominations. Director Nettles was elected Vice President of
the CCPD Board of Directors by a vote of 10-0. Director Williams was off the dais.
President Flores noted for the record: "The Fort Worth City Secretary's Office will continue to
serve as Secretary for the Board of CCPD."
III. Approval of Minutes — August 22, 2023, Regular Meeting
Motion was made by Director Lauersdorf and second by Director Bivens to approve the minutes of
the August 22, 2023, Regular Meeting. Motion passed 10-0. Director Williams was off the dais.
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IV. Written Reports
A. FY 2023 41h Quarter Performance Report on Activities and Finances
There were no questions on the FY23 41h Quarter Performance Report on Activities and
Finances.
The reports were for informational purposes. No action by the Board was required.
V. Staff Reports
A. Neighborhood Patrol Officers: Overview and Future Plan for Program (Executive Assistant
Chief Robert Alldredge)
Presentation was made by Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge.
B. School Security: Briefing on Legislation, Effect on CCPD Funding and Impact on Charter
Schools (Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge, Jerris Mapes)
Presentation was made by Jerris Mapes, Senior Assistant City Attorney and Executive
Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge.
— Director Hill requested a definition of level three peace officer.
— Director Parker recommended staff have a conversation with school districts and
other cities to prepare a joint response to the Legislature on the difficulties with
implementing the legislation relating to school security requirements.
VI. Discussion and Action Items
A. Consideration of the 2024 CCPD Proposed Meeting Calendar (Assistant City Manager
Fernando Costa)
Motion was made by Director Bivens, and seconded by Director Nettles, to approve the 2024 Meeting
Calendar. Motion passed 11-0.
B. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $352,444.00 to
Balance Funds and Facilitate Year -End Closeout (Loraine Coleman, Police)
Motion was made by Director Nettles, and seconded by Director Beck to approve the Fiscal Year
2023 Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $352,444.00 to Balance Funds and Facilitate Year -End
Closeout. Motion passed 11-0.
C. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments
1. Staff Report (Keith Morris, Police)
2. Public Hearing
3. Action
a. Increase the Enhanced Response Initiative in the Amount of $505,000.00, from Fund
Balance, to Cover Costs Related to Prevention of Crime in Entertainment Districts
(Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa, Executive Assistant Chief Robert
Alldredge)
Presentation was made by Keith Morris, Police Department and Executive Assistant
Chief Robert Alldredge. The proposed amendments were to allocate $315,000 for
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Ambassadors Program; $50,000 for Entertainment District Study; and $140,000 for
Traffic Bollards.
Motion was made by Director Blaylock, and seconded by Director Martinez, to close the public
hearing. Motion passed 11-0.
Motion was made by Director Bivens, and seconded by Director Crain, to Increase the Enhanced
Response Initiative in the Amount of $505,000.00, from Fund Balance, to Cover Costs Related to
Prevention of Crime in Entertainment Districts. Motion passed 11-0.
b. Increase Enhanced Response Initiative in the Amount of $208,367.00 from Fund
Balance, to Cover Costs Related to School Crossing Guard Program (Rashad Jackson,
TPW)
Presentation was made by Rashad Jackson, Transportation and Public Works. The
recommendation was to increase the billing rate to increase the crossing guard pay to
$13.50.
— Director Parker requested information on the typical overhead costs for contracts.
— Director Lauersdorf requested information on options for reducing the overhead
costs and increasing the payrate for the crossing guards in the contract.
— Director Lauersdorf request staff send a copy of the current Crossing Guard
contract to Council.
— Directors Williams and Beck requested a cost estimate to increase the pay to
$15.00 per hour.
— The Board requested a Special Called Meeting be tentatively scheduled for
December 12, 2023, for consideration of the requested information listed above.
Motion was made by Director Blaylock, and seconded by Director Martinez, to close the public
hearing. Motion passed 11-0.
Motion was made by Director Bivens, and seconded by Director Crain, to Increase Enhanced
Response Initiative in the Amount of $208,367.00 from Fund Balance, to Cover Costs Related to
School Crossing Guard Program. Motion passed 11-0.
c. Increase the Enhanced Response Initiative in the Amount of $1,451,691.00 from Fund
Balance, to Cover Costs Related to Matching Funds in the COPS Hiring Grant
Program (Deputy Chief Monica Martin), and
Presentation was made by Deputy Chief Monica Martin
Motion was made by Director Blaylock, and seconded by Director Martinez, to close the public
hearing. Motion passed 11-0.
Motion was made by Director Bivens, and seconded by Director Crain, to Increase Enhanced
Response Initiative in the Amount $1,451,691.00 from Fund Balance, to Cover Costs Related to
Matching Funds in the COPS Hiring Grant Program. Motion passed 11-0.
d. Increase the Equipment Technology and Infrastructure Initiative in the Amount of
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$3,634,332.00, from Fund Balance, to Cover Costs Related to the Facility
Requirement Program including Renovation of Training Shell Space (505 West Felix)
and a Police Facilities Master Plan Contract.
Presentation was made by Keith Morris, Police Department and Executive Assistant
Chief Robert Alldredge.
Motion was made by Director Blaylock, and seconded by Director Martinez, to close the public
hearing. Motion passed 11-0.
Motion was made by Director Bivens, and seconded by Director Crain, to Increase the Equipment
Technology and Infrastructure Initiative in the Amount of $3,634,332.00, from Fund Balance, to
Cover Costs Related to the Facility Requirement Program including Renovation of Training Shell
Space (505 West Felix) and a Police Facilities Master Plan Contract. Motion passed 11-0.
VII. Citizen Comments
There were no registered speakers.
VIII. Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
— Director Beck requested a progress update on the Expert Panel Report.
— Director Parker and Beck requested a discussion regarding a policy change on the
$300,000.00 cap that is allotted to Partners with Shared Missions and options for expanding
the programs.
— Director Williams requested a cost analysis of including flexible pods in the classroom
design.
— Director Hill requested a definition of level three peace officers.
The Board requested a Special Called Meeting be tentative scheduled for December 12, 2023
for consideration of the requested information listed below:
o Director Parker requested information on the typical overhead costs for contracts.
o Director Lauersdorf requested information on options for reducing the overhead costs and
increasing the payrate for the crossing guards in the contract.
o Director Lauersdorf request staff send a copy of the contract for crossing guard services.
o Directors Williams and Beck requested a cost estimate to increase the pay to $15.00 per
hour for crossing guards.
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IX. Adjourn
With no further presentations or discussions, President Flores adjourned the meeting of the Fort
Worth Crime Control and Prevention Board of Directors at 2:11 p.m., on Tuesday, November 28,
2023.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors
on the 27 day of February 2024.
APPROVE :
Carlos Flores
President
Minutes Prepared by and Attest:
ette S. Goodall Tecretary