HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20896-09-2013 Ordinance No. 20896-09-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,588.25,
UPON EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION AND
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENT OF
OVERTIME COSTS FOR ASSIGNED OFFICERS AND A CLERICAL EMPLOYEE
TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION,
FORT WORTH MULTI-AGENCY 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 2013-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$1.16,588.25, upon execution of an agreement between the United States Department
of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and the City of Fort Worth, for the purpose of reimbursement
of overtime costs worked by assigned officers and a clerical employee to continue operation of the Drug
Enforcement Administration, Fort Worth Multi-Agency 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 incorporated into the ordinance approved by the Fort Worth City Council
effecting the budget of the municipal government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year
beginn.ing October 1, 2013, and ending September 30, 2014, 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assi t City Attorney ary J. ay, SecreUry
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:Member 10, 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26425
LOG NAME: 35DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCEI4
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration to Continue Participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency
Task Force, Authorize Reimbursement of Costs Associated with Participation in the Amount Up to
$116,588.25 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration to continue participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth
Multi-Agency Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance in the amount up to $116,588.25 for reimbursement of overtime worked by
the assigned officers and support provided by a clerical employee; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$116,588.25, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department (Police Department) has been an active partner in the Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force (Task Force) since the creation of the
Task Force in 1985. The Task Force performs activities and duties to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the
Tarrant County area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations, gathering and
reporting intelligence data related to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs, conducting undercover
operations, where appropriate, and engaging in other traditional methods of investigation in order that the
Task Force's activities will result in effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the
State of Texas.
The Police Department has five officers assigned to the Task Force and the DEA reimburses the City of
Fort Worth for overtime costs in the amount up to $17,202.25 per officer, per year. In addition, this
Agreement will reimburse the City of Fort Worth the salary for one clerical support employee for
administrative hours worked towards this Task Force in the amount not to exceed $35,859.20. During the
period of assignment of officers to the Task Force, the City of Fort Worth will remain responsible for
establishing the salaries and benefits, including overtime, of the officers assigned to the Task Force.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the Agreement and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available
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in the Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Police Department is
responsible for requesting reimbursements and for the collection of revemies under this Agreement.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3)GR76 451891 035423667000 $116,588.25
3) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423667010 $116,588.25
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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