HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/08/20-Minutes-Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD)CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUGUST 20, 2024
Present:
President Carlos Flores
Vice President Chris Nettles
Director Mattie Parker
Director Michael D. Crain (Arrived at 4:07 p.m.)
Director Charlie Lauersdorf
Director Gyna Bivens
Director Jared Williams
Director Macy Hill (Arrived at 4:09 p.m.)
Director Elizabeth M. Beck (Arrived at 4:18 p.m.)
Director Alan Blaylock (Arrived at 4:30 p.m.)
Director Jeanette Martinez (Arrived at 4:07 p.m.)
Staff:
William Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Jerris Mapes, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Ronald P. Gonzales, Secretary to the Board
I. Call to Order
With a quorum of the board members present, President Flores called the meeting of the Crime
Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors to order at 4:05 p.m., on Tuesday,
August 20, 2024, in the City Council Conference Room 2020, Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street,
Fort Worth, Texas.
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes — May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting
Motion was made by Director Bivens and second by Vice President Nettles to approve the minutes
of the February 27, 2024, Regular Meeting. Motion passed 6-0. Directors Crain, Hill, Beck, Blaylock
and Martinez absent.
III. Written Reports
A. FY 2024 3rd Quarter Performance Report on Activities and Finances
B. Partners with a Shared Mission Quarterly Activities Report
The reports were for informational purposes. No action by the Board was required.
IV. Discussion and Action Items
A. Consideration of Community Based Program Funding Recommendations for FY 2024
Program Grants in the Amount of $1,192,500.00
Keith Morris, Police, provided a staff report.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUGUST 20, 2024
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Motion was made by Vice President Nettles seconded by Director Bivens, to Approve Community
Based Program Funding Recommendations for FY 2024 Program Grants in the Amount of
$1,192,500.00. Motion passed 11-0.
B. Consideration of the FY2025 Recommended CCPD Budget in the Amount of
$135,086,723.00 (PUBLIC HEARING)
1. Staff Report: Chief Neil Noakes provided the staff report.
2. Public Comments: There were no public comments received.
3. Action
Motion was made by Director Bivens seconded by Director Hill, that the Public Hearing be closed
and Approve Community Based Program Funding Recommendations for FY 2024 Program Grants
in the Amount of $1,192,500.00. Motion passed 11-0.
V. Public Comment
There were no registered speakers.
VI. Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
Director Bivens requested information on the duties and responsibilities of School Resource Officers.
Director Bivens requested information on African American recruitment as it related to SWAT.
President Flores requested information on Safe Night LLC and their efforts in the entertainment
district.
Director Williams inquired of the feasibility of conducting an internal study or strategic plan, similar
to the City of Arlington's Tomorrow Foundation initiative, to understand the return on investment.
Keith Morris advised that CCPD is planning an internal initiative pertaining to this matter.
VII. Adjourn
With no further presentations or discussions, President Flores adjourned the meeting of the Fort
Worth Crime Control and Prevention Board of Directors at 4:59 p.m., on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors
on the 25th day of February, 2025.
APPR E
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Carl s Flores
President
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUGUST 20, 2024
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Minutes Prepared by and Attest:
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