HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4234-09-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4234-09-2013
AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIME VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION IN CONNECTION WITH
THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, each year, the Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") funds grant projects throughout the
state;
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City"), by and through its Police Department, wrote a grant
applications for submission to the OAG for the FY 2014-2015 Grant Cycle for the following project:
Salary and fringe benefits, for one bilingual victim assistance specialist. The total amount
dedicated to this goal is $84,000.00 provided by OAG.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth ("City Council") found it in the best interest of
the citizens of Fort Worth that the above outlined project be operated for the FY 2013-2015 Grant
Cycle;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and supports the grant application filed with OAG; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to pass a resolution designating Assistant City Manager Charles W.
Daniels as the City's authorized official in connection with this grant;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
I. That the City approves the submission of the grant application to OAG;
2. That the City designates Assistant City Manager Charles W. Daniels as the City's authorized
official in connection with this grant; and
3. That the City gives Assistant City Manager Charles W. Daniels the power to apply for, accept,
reject, alter or terminate these grants on behalf of the City as well as the authority to sign all
grant adjustment requests, inventory reports, progress reports and financial reports or any other
official documents related to the grant on behalf of the grantee.
ADOPTED THIS I 01h day of September, 2013.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/1012013 - Ordinance No. 20897-09-2013, Resolution No.:
4234;
DATE. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 REFERENCE NO.. **C-26426
LOG NAME: 35FY140AG
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant
from the Office of the Attorney General in the Amount Not to Exceed $84,000.00, Authorize Execution of a
Contract with the Office of the Attorney General, Adopt Resolution in Order to Make Assurances Required
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1, Ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant from the
Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Crime Victim Services Division, in the amount of $84,000.00;
2. Authorize the acceptance of grant funds in the amount not to exceed $84,000.00, if awarded;
3. Authorize the execution of a contract with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas;
4. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance in the amount not to exceed $84,000.00 in grant funds
from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and making assurances required by the Victim
Coordinator and Liaison Grant; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $84,000.00, upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant will fund a bilingual, Spanish-language victim assistance
specialist who can provide consistent services throughout the Fort Worth Police Department for victims
and their families who need Spanish-language bilingual services. This position is responsible for working
with the Hispanic/Latino community in the City of Fort Worth in an effort to provide public awareness of
victim services available, victims' rights, local resources and crime victims' compensation. The Office of
the Attorney General awarded grant funds to the Police Department from the Victim Coordinator and
Liaison Grant. The Office of the Attorney General began funding this program originally in September
2008 and has continued for five years.
Funding in the amount of$73,340.00 will provide the victim assistance specialist's salary for 24 months;
the amount of$10,660.00 will fund the associated fringe benefits.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
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receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters
5) GR76 451977 035473671010 $42,000.00
5) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035473671010 $42,000.00
5) GR76 451977 035473671020 $42,000.00
5) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035473671020 $42,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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