HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27521-03-2025Ordinance No. 27521-03-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN THE
AMOUNT UP TO $25,000.00, INCLUDING ANY ACCRUED INTEREST EARNED
ON THESE FUNDS UP TO $1,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECIPT OF FUNDS, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PAYMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT
DEPARTMENT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER STANDARDS AND EDUCATION ACCOUNT; 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 Other Fund, subject to the receipt of the funds, in the amount up to $25,000.00, including any
accrued interest earned on these funds up to $1,000.00, for payments to the Municipal Court Department
from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Account.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section ofthis ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court ofcompetent j urisdiction, such decision, opinion or j udgment 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: March 11, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/11/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0212
LOG NAME: 38LEOSE2025
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an Amount Up
to $25,000.00 for Payments to the Municipal Court Department from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Account, Plus Any Accrued Interest Earned on these Funds in an Amount Up to $1,000.00, Based on Actual Receipts
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount up to $25,000.00, subject to the receipt of funds, for payments to the Municipal Court Department from
the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education account, plus any accrued interest earned on these funds in an amount up to
$1,000.00, based on actual receipts for the purpose of providing continuing education for law enforcement officers and supporting personnel in the
agency.
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The Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Fund (LEOSE) is an account in the State Treasury funded through court costs collected in
criminal cases. The Comptroller of Public Accounts is directed, under the Texas Occupations Code, Section 1701.157, to matte allocations from
the LEOSE account to qualified law enforcement agencies. Under the Texas Occupations Code, 20% of the appropriated amount is distributed to
all participating agencies in equal shares, and 80% is distributed based on the number of qualifying officers at each entity. Participating agencies
must use the funds to provide continuing education for law enforcement officers and supporting personnel in the agency.
This Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) will increase the Grants Operating Other Fund by an estimated amount up to $25,000.00 in receipts
and appropriations related to LEOSE payments, plus any accrued interest in an amount up to $1,000.00. The estimated increase in allocations in
LEOSE projects is $25,000.00 (approximately $5,000.00 per year for 5 years) for the Municipal Court Department. The Municipal Court
Departments previous years' respective allocations have averaged approximately $4,000.00 annually. The respective Department will be
responsible for the oversight and management of the funds received and any accrued interest. The payments are received in advance of any
related expenditures. If the funds are not fully spent during the allotment years, remaining funds and any accrued interest will roll-over into future
allotments. There is no Grant Application Repository number because these funds are awarded without application. Indirect costs do not apply and
matching funds are not required under the grant.
The LEOSE allocation serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION ! CERTIFICATION -
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will
be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Other Fund. The Municipal Court 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
Municipal Court Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is an advance grant
Submitted for City Manager's Office . Valerie Washington 6192
OAatnating_Business Unit Head: William Rumuly 6736
Additional Information Contact: Darrell Hampton 6760