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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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 IIININNWNNUIWNNN INYN(N ptlXINNIDllAl..O ,t 1'INMFAJ eIVW,'(!W➢B{%fN;gMpW.MtlpYNFIWIMM!'AO@ WIAYtt'MVIXtlAtflf„IVIiJW9///'ANP,(YM Y1"W.lN2AIAYMNN1MPtlDA IOII l4ilt&?AlMW.I'?MOOWt'Ilf4/l u'(WflfYdK 'W NIH N'dEp,htWlf4lUWN.. YNNNIOYM1I?NN!M 141ftI1Cf lIPNdPIYVYYl0NF1XAWWW@WU)YY.Y MY111VnM1tNMINNOZNI @MINMdIMid9!WUN!NM bWPINV1WgpMfR64diq 11(6GM1PtiMW@ rvYiAYAMIPIkM00NNN!YNI41VftlM,IWN�Wlllllllll COUNCIL,ACTION.., Approved on 9/113/2(113 - Ordinance No 20896-09401 3- f 2Mb!Wnffl4h11YhIIYNNAPoOIlWdU10.YHM fNdNiMP1!Wn0.A'NNNNNNMIN4WN1N&wbIwVRWNN➢N I I MAN ONNN91vYIPA1lII IdNISN!IVMlfiii�N'MWJIPtlll'!NV(R6;P,d� )dYM^WIUY49nMiitdm{i;!fINFYfYY'AWIkAGNIAIOkP6%11N1W�IAm.fp�Mmv@YIO OGWMIW-NIrffkN4tlhI WjIANWI'N➢APNY.9➢900III1!I tl-,NA611llmOVfGMgoo­MNW4@NNfIININ IWW�MMIIINUIIIWIIOIb� 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 Logliame: 35DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCEI4 Pagel of 2 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) Logname: 35DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE 14 Page 2 of