HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26944-06-2024Ordinance No. 26944-06-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $750,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, 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 $750,00.00, for the purpose of
funding the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Jerris t4apes (Jun 74, AN COT)
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 11, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
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Jannette S. GoodallS. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/11/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0506
LOG NAME: 35FY2024 DOJ JAG GRANT PROGRAM -FORMULA
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2024 Program
from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an Amount Up to $750,000.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and Related Memoranda of Understanding with Sub -
Grantees Identified by the Department of Justice, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for, and the acceptance of, if awarded, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal
Year 2024 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount up to
$750,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice
Assistance;
3. Authorize the execution of related memoranda of understanding with sub -grantees identified by the Department of Justice; 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 $750,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 2024.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) will apply for program funding in an amount up to $750,000.00 in eligible grant expenses
including but not limited to training, supplies, equipment, or contractual services. The goal of the United States Department of Justice (US
DOJ) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) Program, which was established by the US DOJ, is to
allow local governments to support a broad range of activities aimed at preventing crime and improving the criminal justice system. FWPD will
apply for the grant in conjunction with the US DOJ identified sub-awardees that were determined on a formula basis through crime data. In
general, FWPD will request funds to purchase police equipment, supplies, contracts, and training. Selected projects will be approved through our
Chain of Command and Needs Assessment process. No employee positions are funded through this grant.
The JAG Program has a public comment requirement that must be completed prior to the submission of the grant application. FWPD utilizes the
City of Fort Worth Mayor & Council (M&C) Agenda Meeting process to meet this requirement. The grant application is typically released in mid -
June with an early August due date.
Matching funds are not required under this grant. The funding type is reimbursable. Indirect costs are an allowable budget category in this
grant. No indirect cost revenues are expected to result from this program.
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: U. S.
Department of Justice
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 Manager's Office W
William Johnson
5806
Originating
Business Unit Head:
Robert A. Alldredge, Jr.
4131
Additiotlal Information Contact: Angela Love 4441