HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6071-03-2025A Resolution
NO. 6071-03-2025
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE
TESTING GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE .
GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE AND MAKING ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY
THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Office (PSO), of the Office of the Governor (OOG), funds grant
projects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth, that the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAK) Project be operated for the
2026 fiscal year grant cycle; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth is not required to provide matching funds for
the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAK) Project as instructed in the Sexual Assault Evidence
Testing Grant Program, FY2026 grant application; and
WHEREAS, the release of the grant funds is contingent upon the completion of specified
requirements set by the PSO, including the passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain
assurances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
I. The City Council.approves the submission of the grant application for the Sexual Assault Evidence
Collection Kits (SAK) Project to the Office of the Governor;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, to
apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City; and
3. In the event of loss or misuse of the PSO grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be
returned to the PSO in full.
ADOPTED THIS I Ia` day of March, 2025,
ATTEST:
By: U
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
eGrants Number: 5434201
' City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/11/25 MSC FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0214
LOG NAME: 35FY2026 STATE SAK-ET PROGRAM
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify the Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program from the Office of
the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2026 in an Amount Up to $250,000.00 for Contractual Services for the Screening and/or
Processing of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor,
Public Safety Office, Adopt Resolution, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION;
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program, from the Office of the
Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2026 in an amount up to $250,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office;
3' Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $250,000.00 and to make assurances as required by the
Fiscal Year 2026 Public Safety Office Grant Program; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund, subject to
receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $250,000.00, for contractual services for the screening and/or processing of sexual assault evidence
collection kits.
DISCUSSION:
The application deadline for the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program FY2026 is
February 13, 2025.
The Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory has applied for program funding in an amount up to $250,000.00 for costs associated
with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses. if awarded, allowable uses of funds are limited to
the screening, processing, and/or entering relevant information into Combined DNA Index System for sexual assault evidence collection kits and
will pay for:
1. Overtime or temporary/contract workers who screen and/or process sexual assault kits,
2. Contractual services for screening and/or processing of sexual assault kits,
3. Supplies and equipment used in the screening and/or processing of sexual assault kits, or
4. Salaries and benefits for workers who screen and/or process sexual assault kits.
FWPD-CL will use the grant funding for contractual services for screening and/or processing of approximately 110 sexual assault kits by
outsourcing to an accredited laboratory with the average cost of approximately $2272.00 per kit.
No salaries are being charged to this grant, and therefore indirect cost recovery does not apply. The Grant Application Repository number for
tracking purposes is GRNT-APPL-0000000110.
Matching funds are not required under the grant. The funding type is reimbursable.
The grant will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education. Office
of the Texas Governor
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 State 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 b L. William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert A. Alldredge, Jr. 4131
`` Additional Information Contact: Angela Love 4441