HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27330-12-2024Ordinance No. 27330-12-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, IN THE
AMOUNT UP TO $35,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR A
GRANT CASH MATCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVENOR VICTIMS AGAINST CRIME 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 State Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $35,000.00, for a grant cash
match for the purpose of funding the Office of the Governor Victims Against Crime 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 27107-09-2024 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December I0, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/10/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-1115
LOG NAME: 35FY25 OOG VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT MATCH
SUBJECT
(ALL).Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Grant to
Occur in Fiscal Year 2025 for an Additional Amount Up to $35,000.00 for Grant Match, and Adopt the Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an Amount Up to $35,000.00 for Grant Match, as a Transfer from
the Crime Control Prevention District that was Included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for, and authorize acceptance of, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Grant to occur
in Fiscal Year 2025 for an additional amount up to $35,000.00 for grant match; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, in
an amount up to $35,000.00 for grant match, as a transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that was included in the Fiscal Year
2025 budget
DISCUSSION:
On 2/27/2024, the City Council approved Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) 24-0165 and ratified the City's application for, and authorized
acceptance of, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant (Grant), in an amount up to $136,000.00 which only included the
Federal Portion. The purpose of this M&C is to ratify the City's application to include the grant match portion and to request that the Council adopt
the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount up to
$35,000.00 for the required match to make assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, as
required for acceptance of the Grant.
Matching funds will be provided through the Fiscal Year 2025 Crime Control Prevention District budgeting process. Indirect cost does apply.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: State
of Texas
FISCAL INFORMATION ! 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 W. William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Alldredge 4131
Additional Information Contact:, Tracy Lamm 4228