HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26767-03-2024Ordinance No. 26767-03-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $41,415.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARITICPATION IN THE FEDERAL
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION NORTH TEXAS CHILD EXPLOITATION
HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE PROJECT 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 Other Fund in the amount of $41,415.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the
Federal Bureau of Investigation North Texas Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force project.
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 j urisdiction, 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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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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 19, 2024
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/19/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0210
LOG NAME: 35FBINTCEHTTF
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Reimbursement of Overtime Costs in an Amount Up to
$41,415.00 for Participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation North Texas Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force for Fiscal
Year 2024, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
ECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation North Texas Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task
Force for Fiscal Year 2024;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds for overtime expenses in the amount of $41,415.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject to
receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $41,415.00, for the purpose of funding the Police Departments participation in the Federal Bureau of
Investigation North Texas Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
The mission of the North Texas Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (NTCEHTTF) is to provide a rapid, proactive, and
intelligence -driven investigative response to the sexual victimization of children and other crimes against children within the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's (FBI) jurisdiction and to identify and rescue child victims. NTCEHTTF's primary objective is to reduce the vulnerability of children to
sexual exploitation and abuse, reduce the negative impact of domestic and international parental rights disputes, and strengthen the capabilities of
the FBI and federal, state, local, and international law enforcement through training, intelligence -sharing, technical support, and investigative
assistance.
There will be two officers assigned to the task force whose overtime expenses are reimbursable under a Cost Reimbursement Agreement. This
Mayor and Council Communication is necessary to appropriate funds for the reimbursement of overtime costs in the amount of
$41,415.00 ($20,707.50 per officer) for work performed by the officers assigned to the task force.
The term of this memorandum of understanding is for the duration of the NTCEHTTF operations and may be terminated at any time upon 30-day
written notification. Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City is not required to provide matching funds.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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 Other Fund. The Police Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditure being incurred, the Police
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submittedfor City Manager's Offlce b . Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit gad: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon 4254
Addana Gonzales 4217