HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27274-11-2024Ordinance No. 27274-11-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $200,000,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING FY23 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
GRANT; 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 2024-2025
in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $200,000, for
the purpose of funding FY23 Project Safe Neighborhood grant.
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 24-4624 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prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 12, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/12124 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0980
LOG NAME: 35FY23 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, One
Safe Place, FY23 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant to Occur in Fiscal Years 2025-2026 in an Amount Up to $200,000.00, Authorize Execution of
Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, One
Safe Place, FY23 Project Safe Neighborhood grant, in an amount up to $200,000.00 for Fiscal Years 2025-2026;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with One Safe Place; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund subject
to the receipt of the grant in an amount up to $200,000.00 for the purpose of funding specialized minor equipment and training for the Fort
Worth Police Department Gang Unit.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, One Safe Place, FY23 Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN)
grant is to reduce gun and gang violence by the most violent individuals in target neighborhoods by employing a research -driven, intelligence -led,
and problem -solving approach to reducing firearm and gang violence through enforcement, deterrence, and prevention. The funds will support the
purchase of minor equipment and training to enhance the Gang Units current best practices for enforcement, deterrence, and prevention. The
minor equipment is not standard department issue. Training will take place through attendance at national conferences. The grant period for this
award is from 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2026.
Funding in an amount up to $200,000.00 will be used for safety and surveillance equipment and training. The City is not required to provide
matching funds. Indirect cost is not applicable as a budget category under this grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION 1 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, in 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 an expenditure being incurred, the Police
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
,Submitted for City Manager's
Office b3c.
William Johnson
5806
Originating Business
Unit Head:
Neil Noakes
4212
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228