HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27474-02-2025Ordinance No. 27474-02-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $35,300.00, AS A
TRANSFER FROM THE CRIME CONTROL PREVENTION DISTIRCT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A CASH MATCH FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT
GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILTTY
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 $35,300.00, for the purpose
of funding a cash match as a transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District for the purpose of funding
the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act 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 j udgment shal l in no way impair
the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections ofthis ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in fuII 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: February 25, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02125/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: MSC 25-0174
LOG NAME: 35FY26 OOG VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act
Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2026 in an Amount Up to $176,300.00, Adopt Resolution, Authorize Execution of Related'Grant Agreement, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an Amount Up to
$141,000.00, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an
Amount Up to $35,300.00 for Grant Match, as a Transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that is Included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2026 Victims of Crime Act Grant from the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in an amount up to $176,300.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Fiscal Year 2026 Victims of
Crime Act Grant;
3. Adopt the attached resolution to make assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in
an amount up to $141,000.00 subject to award and receipt of grant funds for the purpose of providing services and assistance to victims of
crime; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, in an
amount up to $35,300.00 for grant match, as a transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that is included in the Fiscal Year 2026
budget for the purpose of providing services and assistance to victims of crime.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Fiscal Year 2026 Office of the Governor (OOG), Criminal Justice Division (CJD), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant is to
provide services and assistance to victims of crime, to aid in their recovery and to help navigate through the criminal justice process. If awarded,
the grantwill continue to fund salary and fringe fortwo positions in the Fort Worth Police Department's Victim Assistance Unit (one Victim
Assistance Specialist and one High -Risk Family Violence Specialist). The grant period for this award is from 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026. The
positions in this grant have been funded since Fiscal Year 2017. If this grant were not to be awarded, the Police Department will need to either
identify another source of funds or terminate these positions.
The overall goal of the Fiscal Year 2026 OOG, CJD, VOCA Grant is to aid in reducing the trauma experienced by crime victims. This is achieved
by providing efficient and comprehensive advocacy services for all victims of violent crimes and by conducting outreach and education to victims of
family violence who are exhibiting high -risk factors. Through these services, the intent is to reduce repeat victimizatioh'and intimate partner
homicide.
The total proposed direct program amount for Fiscal Year 2026 is $176,300.00, which includes $35,300.00 in match funds. There is a 20% match
requirement. Matching funds will be provided through the Fiscal Year 2026 Crime Prevention Control District budgeting process.
Indirect costs are allowed and will be accepted at the current rate of 3.51 %. This is a reimbursement grant. The Grant Application Tracking Number
is GRNT-APPL-0000000112.
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 1' CERTIFICATION -
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, 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 Cily Manager's Offlce b . William Johnson 5806
Oriciinating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact• Neil Noakes 4212