HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20889-09-2013 Ordinance No. 211,0889-09-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND, MUNICIPAL COURT
BUILDING SECURITY PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $361,120.00, FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STAFFING DEDICATED TO
BUILDING SECURITY FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL ENHANCEMENTS TO
BUILDING SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERAJ31LITY 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund, Municipal Court Building Security Project, in the amount of $361,120.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of staffing dedicated to building security functions and physical
enhancements to building security.
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 No. 204 1 1-09-20 1 2 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
"X sistant City Attorney ary J. Kays, S I cr
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 10-2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/10/2013 - Ordinance No 20889-09-2013
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DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17990
LOG NAME: 38SECURITY FUND APPROPRIATION
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize Transfer of Funds from the Special Trust Fund, Municipal
Court Building Security Project, in the Amount of$361,120.00 to Reimburse the General Fund for Fiscal
Year 2013 Building Security and Enhancement Costs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund, Municipal Court Building Security Project, in the amount of $361,120.00 from
available funds, and
2. Authorize a transfer in the amount of $361,120.00 from the Special Trust Fund, Municipal Court
Building Security Project, to the General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1995, state law has authorized municipalities to create a Municipal Court Building Security
Fund. On October 10, 1995, Ordinance No. 12204 was adopted by City Council creating the Municipal
Court Building Security Fund. Defendants convicted of a misdemeanor offense in municipal court are
required to pay a $3.00 Security Fund fee as a cost of court. Under state law, this fee may only be used
for the purpose of providing or enhancing security services for buildings housing a municipal court.
Acceptable uses include the purchase of equipment (such as parcel x-ray machines and hand-held and
walk-through metal detectors), paying staff costs for personnel providing security services and providing
continuing education on security issues for court and security personnel.
On June 20, 2000, (M&C G-12942) the City Council authorized implementation of the Municipal Court
Building Security Enhancement Plan. It authorized the use of Municipal Court Building Security Project
funds for staffing dedicated to building security functions. The staffing level has been established at one
Senior Deputy City Marshal and eight Deputy City Marshals. Additionally, the Municipal Court Services
Department continues to review the security needed at the Court buildings. Several enhancements to the
security have been identified by Staff. Some of these enhancements have already been implemented.
Others will be implemented in the near future. These enhancements include:
Magnetometer Operating Upgrade $ 4,000.00
Hardware Conversion-West Door $ 3,915.00
Hardware Conversion-South Door $ 8,800.00
Secure Doors-Phone Room, West
Lobby Door and Cashier Door $12,169.00
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Secure Access-Judge's Hallway-2nd
Floor $ 5,500.00
Total $34,384.00
The transfer in the amount of $326,736.00 from the Special Trust Fund, Municipal Court Building Security
Project, reimburses the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2013 building security expenses related to the nine
Marshal positions, repair/maintenance contracts for three x-ray machines, as well as the additional
enhancement outlined above.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICA"riON:
The Financial Management Services Director 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 Special Trust Fund, Municipal Court Building Security Project.
FUND CENTERS:
TO F u nd/Accou nt/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1) FE72 538070 038535009000 $361,120.00 2) FE72 538070 038535009000 $361,120.00
2) GG01 472072 0381000 $361,120.00
1) FE72 431018 038535009000 $361,120.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6183)
Originating Department Head: Deidra Emerson (6711)
Additional Information Contact: Dakisha R. Wesley (6711)
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