HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5945-05-2024A Resolution
NO. 5945-05-2024
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE, IF AWARDED, OF FISCAL YEAR 2025
GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANT AND MAKE ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor funds law enforcement grant projects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, February 8, 2024 is the deadline to submit applications for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Victims
of Crime Act Grant; 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 Office of the Governor for the Fort Worth Police Department in
accordance with the permitted uses of the funds under the respective grant; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor grant requirements include authorization of application by the
governing body of the applicant and passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain assurances; and
WHEREAS, further council action will be required for the appropriation of funds for these grants at a later
date.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council authorizes application for, and acceptance, if awarded, of the following Fiscal Year 2025
grant from Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to apply for,
accept, reject, alter or terminate each listed grant on behalf of the City;
3. If matching funds are required, the City assures that all matching funds will be provided; and
4. In the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor grant funds, the City assures that the funds will
be returned to the Office of the Governor in full.
ADOPTED THIS 141 day of May, 2024.
ATT�By:
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/14/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0412
LOG NAME: 35FY25 OOG VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT REVISION
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance for the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Grant to
Occur in Fiscal Year 2025 in the Amount Up to $136,000.00 as Required by the State of Texas
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution to make assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
2. 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 of $136,000.00 for the purpose of providing services and assistance to victims of crime.
DISCUSSION:
On 2/2712024, the City Council approved Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) 24-0165 and ratified the City's application for, and authorized
acceptance of, the Fiscal Year (FY)2025 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant (Grant). The purpose of this M&C is to request that the Council adopt
the attached resolution to make assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, as required for
application and acceptance of the Grant. This M&C also requests that Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $136,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant. Though the
resolution and ordinance were attached to M&C 24-0165, the actions to be taken by City Council concerning those items were not included in the
subject of the M&C. Therefore, for purposes of satisfying the public notice requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act, staff is presenting this
M&C to request Council take the above -described actions.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: State
of Texas
FISCAL_ INFORMATION 1 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 Mana er's Office b . William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head; Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228