HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26770-03-2024Ordinance No. 26770-03-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $17,500.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK
FORCE; 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 $17,500.00, for the purpose of
funding Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Jerris Mapes (Mar26, 2624 1412 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 19, 2024
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/19/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0213
LOG NAME: 35FY24 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAO) GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Acceptance of an Award Up to $17,500.00 in Fiscal Year 2024 Supplemental Funds from the United States Department of
Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, through the City of Dallas, Texas, to Support the Fort Worth Police Department
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and Accept the Terms of the Fiscal Year 2024 Interlocal Agreement and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of an award up to $17,500.00 in Fiscal Year 2024 supplemental funds from the United States Department of
Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, through the City of Dallas, Texas, Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force;
2. Authorize the execution of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dallas, Texas for Fiscal Year 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $17,500.00, for the purpose of funding the United States Department of Justice, through the
City of Dallas, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Dallas, on behalf of its Police Department, applied for and was awarded a grant for Fiscal Year 2023-2025 from the United
States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) under the Federal Missing and Exploited Children's
Program to fund the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (OJJDP Grant 15PJDP-22-GK-04883-MECP). The City of Fort Worth Police
Department is part of this Task Force that targets intemet crimes against children, including child solicitation and child pornography.
The City of Dallas has received Fiscal Year 2024 supplemental funding for the Task Force from the United States Department of Justice. The City
of Fort Worth Police Department will receive an amount up to $17,500.00 of the supplemental funding for Fiscal Year 2024. The funds will be used
for officer overtime including fringe, training, travel, and equipment used to combat intemet crimes against children.
Indirect Costs are not allowed under this agreement. The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: City of
Dallas
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 any 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 by William Johnson 5806
OriginatingBusiness Unit Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228