HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27821-06-2025Ordinance No. 27821-06-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $627,900.00, TRANSFERRED
FROM THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT FUND, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE PREPARED 911 PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO.
106323); 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 an increase in estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Crime Control and Prevention District Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $627,900.00, transferred from
the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund, for the purpose of funding the Prepared 911 project (City
Project No. 106323).
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 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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Denis C. McElroy
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 24, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
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Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/24/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0630
LOG NAME: 35CCPD BUDGET AMEND 911TECH
SUBJECT
(ALL) Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget to Reallocate
$627,900.00 in Savings from the Recruitment and Training Initiative to the Equipment, Technology and Infrastructure Initiative for One -Time Funding
of 911 Assistive Technology; Authorize Agreement with Invictus Apps, Inc. in an Amount Up to $598,000.00; Adopt Appropriation Ordinances; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget to Reflect these Changes
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Keith Morris; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Crime Control and Prevention District budget to reallocate
$627,900.00, in savings from the Recruitment and Training Initiative to the Equipment, Technology and Infrastructure Initiative for the
Prepared 911 project;
2. Authorize an agreement with Invictus Apps, Inc. in an Annual Amount up to $598,000.00 for assistive 911 technology;
3. Adopt the attached ordinance adjusting appropriations in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund to reduce appropriations under
"Police Department" by $627,900.00, and increase the transfer to CCPD Capital Projects Fund by the same amount for an assistive 911
technology project;
4. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Crime Control and Prevention District Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $627,900.00, transferred from the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund, for the purpose of funding the
Prepared 911 project (City Project No. 106323); and
5. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is (i) to conduct a public hearing and approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY)
2025 Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) budget to increase funding in the Equipment, Technology and Infrastructure Initiative for one-
time funding for the Prepared 911 technology project and decrease the Recruit and Training Initiative by the same amount from anticipated savings
due to class attrition; (ii) authorize the agreement with the vendor; and (iii) make corresponding changes to the City's adopted FY2025 budget.
The approval of this budget amendment, adoption of the appropriation ordinances, and authorization of the associated agreement are all
conditioned on the CCPD Board approving the budget amendment, which it is scheduled to consider at a meeting later today. If the Board does
not approve the amendment, this M&C will have no effect.
Prepared 911 is a next -generation emergency response technology that has integrated live video streaming, real-time language translation and
transcription, and AI -driven data analysis into the 911 system. Implementing Prepared 911 will modernize emergency response, enhance crime
prevention, and improve public safety. This innovative technology promotes faster, more informed responses and optimizes public safety
resources. Furthermore, real-time language translation and transcription will eliminate barriers, reducing the reliance on third -party translators and
drastically improving response times for non -English-speaking callers.
This proposal represents a cost-effective, data -driven investment in public safety, backed by proven success in other jurisdictions. This funding
also includes $29,900.00 for a comprehensive community education program to increase public awareness on the advanced tools and the
increased public safety access they provide.
The action in this M&C and adoption of the attached ordinance will amend the City's FY2025 Adopted Budget as approved in connection with
Ordinance 27107-09-2024, Section 2, Special Revenue Funds, as listed on page 6 by shifting $627,900.00 in allocations within the Crime Control
and Prevention District Fund but without changing the total budget of the Fund or of the City.
This M&C approves funding for the first year of the Prepared 911 project and agreement. If the project proves successful, funding for renewals will
be requested in future years' budgets.
The funding being reallocated for this project is currently budgeted in the Regular Employee Salaries, FICA/Medicare and Retirement accounts
within the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund for the Police Department.
This will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund and upon approval of the
above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the CCPD Capital Projects Fund for the
Prepared 911 project. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department and Emergency Management and Communications
Department have the responsibility to validate the availability of funds
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: William Johnson
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Robert Alldredge
Additional Information Contact: Keith Morris
Expedited