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Ordinance No. 26817-04-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $25,000.00, FOR
REIMBURSABLE FUNDS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT 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 Other Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $25,000.00, for the purpose of
reimbursable funds for the Police Department's participation in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 09, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
Janette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE.: 04/09/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0291
LOG NAME: 35FY24 OCDETF
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the United States Department of
Justice for Participation in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, Accept an Amount Up to $25,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the United States Department of
Justice for participation in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject to
receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $25,000.00, for reimbursable funds for the Police Departments participation in the task force.
DISCUSSION:
Since Fiscal Year 2006, federal funds have been appropriated to fund overtime to police officers for the detection, investigation, and prosecution
of drug crimes against the United States through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). There are several federal
agencies that participate in the OCDETF such as, but not limited to, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. At
different times and stages of the investigation, officers may be requested to be added to the task force. At this point, the OCDETF issues an
addendum to the agreement that may lead to a request for an increase in the appropriations. To avoid delays in pending investigations, the Police
Department is requesting City Council to authorize the execution of OCDETF agreements and addendums and to increase appropriations for
overtime to police officers, on an as -needed basis.
Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), police officers assigned to OCDETF will assist in investigations, strategic initiatives, and
prosecutions, as required by the federal agency. The City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed by the United States Department of Justice for overtime
expenses related to the departments participation in the Task Force in an amount of up to $25,000.00.
The agreement remains in effect for the duration of the agency's participation in the task force and may be terminated at any time upon mutual
consent of the parties with at least a 30-day notice to terminate. This is a reimbursement agreement and indirect costs are not allowed. The City of
Fort Worth 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: US
Department of Justice
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 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 • William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Alldredge 4131
Additional Information Contact: Shundalyn Evans 4218