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,Y Ordinance No. 26906-05-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $220,456.18, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A REIMBURSEMENT IN
UNITED STATES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS AS A
SUB RECIPIENT OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN FOR EXPENSES
INCURRED PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
TO ASSIST WITH SECURITY FOR THE 2024 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
CONVENTION; 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, of $220,456.1 S, subject to receipt of reimbursement in United States Bureau of
Justice Assistance grant funds as a sub recipient of the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for expenses incurred
providing additional law enforcement personnel to assist with security for the 2024 Republican National
Convention.
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 j udgment 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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_ May 14, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/14/24 MSC FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0411
LOG NAME: 35FY24 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Up to $220,456.18 in United States Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funds as a Subrecipient of the City of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Reimbursement for Providing Additional Law Enforcement Personnel to Assist with Security During the
2024 Republican National Convention and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of up to $220,456.18 in United States Bureau of Justice Assistance grant funds as a subrecipient of the City of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin as reimbursement for expenses incurred in providing additional law enforcement personnel to assist with security for
the 2024 Republican National Convention; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of $220,466.18.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (City of Milwaukee), will host the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) July 15, 2024 through July 18,
2024. The RNC has been declared a National Special Security Event by the federal government, which means extraordinary security measures will
be required. As such, the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) will travel to Milwaukee to assist the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) with
their policing efforts. The total event period will be from July 12, 2024 through July 20, 2024.
The FWPD Direct Response Unit will send 19 officers to Milwaukee to provide delegate security, traffic control, and special events
coordination. The FWPD Central Bike Unit will send 31 officers to Milwaukee to assist in crowd control operations as well. The Direct Response
Unit and the Central Bike Unit are training on coordination efforts, if the need should arise, while they are in Milwaukee.
The Justice Department, using a Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant, is the main funding source for the extraordinary security measures required
for the RNC as a National Security Event. The City of Milwaukee is the fiscal agent of the grant. After the conclusion of the RNC, the City of
Milwaukee will reimburse the City of Fort Worth using grant funds in an amount up to $220,456.18 for salaries and overtime payments for officers
participating in the RNC event. Travel expenditures will also be reimbursed. There is no match requirement or indirect costs allowed.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: The
City of Milwaukee
FISCAL_I1�FORMATION ! 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, of 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 Managers Of re bv:. William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon 4254
Jason Spencer 4211