HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27445-02-2025 (2)Ordinance No. 27445-02-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS p�41)
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,! IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $100,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE PRUCHASE OF SPECIALIZED POLICE EQUIPMENT; 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: I
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal I ear 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, inithe amount
up to $100,000.00, for the purpose of funding the purchase of specialized police equip i ent.
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 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 thins 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly, repealed.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 11, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/11/25 MSC FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0116
LOG NAME: 35FY2026 STATE-BJA JAG GRANT PROGRAM
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Criminal Justice Grant, Edward Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Passed -Through the Office of
the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Program in an Amount Up to $100,000.00 to Purchase Specialized Police
Supplies, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office as the Passed -
Through Entity, Adopt Resolution, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for, and acceptance of, if awarded, the Criminal Justice Grant, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance[, passed through the
Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Program in an amount up to $100,000.00 to purchase specialized'
police supplies;
2. Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office as the passed -through entity;
3. Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $100,000.00 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 Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $100,000.00, for the purpose of funding casts associated with the purchilase of specialized police
supplies.
DISCUSSION:
The application deadline for the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Grant Program is February 13, 2025.
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) will apply for program funding in an amount up to $100,000.00 for costs asslociated with the purchase
of specialized police supplies for the Narcotics and Fugitive Units. If awarded, the FWPD will purchase specialized in -ear headsets to enhance
police communication during high -risk warrant operations and Tru Narc Spectrometer +H kits to quickly identify controlled substances such as
fentanyl to reduce physical contact and increase officer safety.
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-0000000108.
Matching funds are not required under the grant. The funding type is reimbursable.
The grant will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a govemmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Office
of the Texas Governor
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 forthe 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 A. Alldredge, Jr. 4131
Additional Information Contact: Angela Love 4441