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Interlocal Agreement
Fort Worth Independent School District (District) and the
City of Fort Worth/ Fort Worth Police Department (Organization)
The City of Fort Worth/ Fort Worth Police Department ("Organization" or "City") and the Fort Worth
Independent School District, a political subdivision of the state of Texas and a legally constituted
independent school district located in Tarrant County, Texas, ("District") enter into this Interlocal
Agreement ("Agreement") to provide opportunity for students to participate in the high school Police
Academy curriculum. Organization and District may be collectively referred to as the "Parties" or
individually as a "Party."
WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code authorizes local governments to contract
with each other to provide governmental functions and services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to enter into this Agreement to provide local governments with greater
efficiency and economy in purchasing products and services; and
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of the Parties, individually and together, do hereby adopt and
find the foregoing promises and findings of said governing bodies; and
WHEREAS, each Party paying for the performance of governmental functions or services will
make those payments from current revenues available to the paying Party.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of and conditioned upon the mutual covenants and
agreements herein, the Parties hereto mutually agree, as follows.
A. Collaborative Goals/Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide students the opportunity to participate in the high school Police
Academy curriculum that leads to a greater understanding of the law enforcement field and elective credits
with the District while in grades 10-12 of high school. Course credit will be awarded through the District
for high school academic and diploma requirements.
B. Organization Responsibilities/Obligations:
The Parties agree to collaborate in developing, supporting, and operating the law enforcement component
of the Program. The Program's mission is to provide all students with appropriate work -based educational
experiences that are designed to prepare students for positions in identified law enforcement fields.
C. District Responsibilities/Obligations:
The City and the District agree to a minimum of twenty (20) students per class up to four (4) classes per
school year from the following campuses: Eastern Hills High School, Southwest High School, South Hills
High School and O.D. Wyatt High School. The District will provide student transportation to and from Fort
Worth Police Department Training Facility 505. West Felix Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76115. The District
will provide uniforms for all participating students.
D. Joint Responsibilities/Obligations:
The Parties will work together to develop, evaluate, and revise the Program's Scope & Sequence plan. Both
parties will identify specific high schools and work experiences that students will participate in each year
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as part of their regular school program. The Scope & Sequence plan will serve as a blueprint for curriculum
development and programming for students and staff to ensure alignment with workforce needs.
E. Compensation
The Parties hereby agree that, except for funds required to fulfill their respective duties and obligations as
outlined in this MOU, neither Party shall have any financial commitment, liability, or obligation to the
other. Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses incurred in the performance of its responsibilities
under this Agreement, and no additional financial obligations shall arise unless explicitly agreed upon in
writing by both Parties in a separate agreement.
FWISD will provide regular operating funds in the same manner consistent with other FWISD school
programs. FWISD will issue payment of $15,000 to cover cost of materials used by FWPD and for
students enrolled in the program.
F. Term:
This Agreement will be effective from the date of signing and shall terminate on July 1, 2026 ("Initial
Term") unless earlier terminated under the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified or
extended at any time by mutual written consent of both Parties.
G. Termination
This Agreement may only be terminated by written notification of either Party at least thirty (30) days
before the intended termination date. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to resolve any issues before
resorting to termination.
H. INDEMNIFICATION
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE
ORGANIZATION MUST AND DOES AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, DEFEND,
AND HOLD HARMLESS THE DISTRICT, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
OFFICIALS, CONTRACTORS, VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS, AND
ASSIGNEES, (COLLECTIVELY, "THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES") OF, FROM AND
AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, LIENS, CAUSES OF
ACTION, SUITS, JUDGMENTS, PENALTIES, AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING
ATTORNEY FEES AND COURT COSTS, OF ANY NATURE, KIND, OR DESCRIPTION
OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY, TO THE EXTENT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
ARISING OUT OF, CAUSED BY, OR RESULTING FROM ANY NEGLIGENT,
WRONGFUL OR TORTIOUS ACT OR OMISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION, ANY
SUBCONTRACTOR, ANYONE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY
ORGANIZATION OR ANYONE THAT ORGANIZATION CONTROLS OR EXERCISES
CONTROL OVER (COLLECTIVELY, "THE LIABILITIES").
2. It is understood and agreed that this provision is subject to, and expressly limited by, the terms
and conditions of the Texas Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ann. §§ 130.001-131.005, as amended.
This section must survive the termination of the Agreement.
3. Organization understands and agrees that the District is prohibited from indemnifying another
entity under Article III, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution.
I. General Provisions
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Confidentialitv. The Organization hereby agrees not to divulge any proprietary or confidential
information to any person without written authorization from the District as allowed by law. If
applicable, for purposes of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") and the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"), the Organization agrees to
comply with all relevant confidentiality requirements regarding a student's personally
identifiable information and individually identifiable health information including entering into
any additional agreements related to the care and confidentiality of such information.
2. Limitations of Authoritv. No party has authority for and on behalf of the other except as
provided in this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be deemed to create any relationship of
agency, partnership, or joint venture between the parties, and neither of the parties will make
such representation.
3. Nothing in this Agreement waives or relinquishes the Parties' rights to claim any exemptions,
privileges, or immunities as may be provided by law. The District and its employees can neither
agree to hold the Organization harmless nor agree to indemnify the Organization, and any
contracts or provisions to the contrary are void.
4. Notices. All notices, consents, approvals, demands, requests, or other communications
provided for or permitted to be given under any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or served when delivered by delivery or
when deposited in the U.S. mail by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid and addressed as follows:
To District:
Fort Worth Independent School District
Attn: Robert Wright
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76116
To Organization:
Fort Worth Police Department
Kathy Agee, Procurement Manager
505 W. Felix Street
Fort Worth, TX 76115
With Copies to:
Fort Worth Independent School District
Office of Legal Services
Attn: Chief Legal Counsel
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76116
5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement by and between the parties
and supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements, arrangements, or understandings
between the District and Organization that relate to the subject matter of this Agreement. Any
representations, promises, or guarantees made but not stated in the body of this Agreement are
null and void and of no effect.
6. Assisnment. Neither Party may assign their interest in this Agreement except upon the written
consent of the other party.
7. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement shall be, for any reason, held invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining portion or portions shall nevertheless be valid, enforceable, and
carried into effect.
8. Amendments. Any change to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
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9. Waiver. The failure of any party hereto to exercise the rights granted them herein upon the
occurrence of any of the contingencies set forth in this Agreement shall not in any event
constitute a waiver of any such rights upon the occurrence of any such contingencies.
10. Applicable Law. This Agreement and all materials and/or issues collateral thereto shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Texas applicable to contracts made and performed entirely
therein.
11. Public Records. The Organization understands and agrees that the District is subject to the
Texas Public Information Act ("TPIA") and its limited exceptions. Upon a valid request under
the TPIA for information covered under this Agreement, District will provide third -party notice
to Organization but assumes no other responsibility.
12. Force Maieure. Neither Party will be liable to the other Party hereunder or in default under this
Agreement for failures of performance resulting from acts or events beyond the reasonable
control of such Party, including, by way of example and not limitation, acts of God, civil
disturbances, war, and strikes.
13. Venue. The venue to enforce this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas.
14. No Third-Partv Beneficiarv. This Agreement is made solely between Organization and FWISD
and is intended solely for their benefit. No other person or entity shall be deemed a beneficiary
of this Agreement, whether directly or indirectly, and no third party shall have any rights,
claims, or interests in this Agreement or its enforcement. The rights and obligations contained
herein are personal to Organization and FWISD and may not be assigned or transferred to any
third party without the prior written consent of both Parties.
15. Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Bovcottins Certain Ener2v Companies. If the
Organization is a company with 10 or more full-time employees and if this Agreement has a
value of at least $100,000 or more, the Organization verifies by submitting its proposal that,
pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not and will not boycott energy
companies now or at any time during the term of the Agreement. This verification is not
required for an agreement where a governmental entity determines that these requirements are
inconsistent with the governmental entity's constitutional or statutory duties related to the
issuance, incurrence, or management of debt obligations or the deposit, custody, management,
borrowing, or investment of funds.
16. Prohibition On Contracts With Companies That Discriminate Mainst Firearm And
Ammunition Industries. If the Organization is a company with 10 or more full-time employees
and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or more, the Organization verifies by
submitting its proposal that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not
have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association; and will not discriminate during the term of the Agreement against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association.
17. Non -Discrimination. The Organization certifies that it is an equal opportunity employer. It
conducts all business activities, including hiring, without regard to age, race, color, sex,
disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, or other legally protected
categories.
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18. Bovcott Israel. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2271.002, to the extent that Organization
and any of its subcontractors are not sole proprietorships, have greater than ten (10) employees,
and this Agreement is for an excess of $100,000.00, the Organization and any subcontractors
must not boycott Israel, and must agree not to boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
19. Anti -Terrorism. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2252.152, the District is prohibited
from contracting with terrorist organizations as identified on a list published and maintained
by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. By signing this Agreement, the Organization
affirms it does not support any of the listed terrorist organizations at the time of signing and
agrees not to support any of the listed terrorist organizations at any time during the Agreement's
term.
20. Alternative Dispute Resolution. Claims and disputes associated with this Agreement will not
be resolved by arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution processes unless court -ordered
or otherwise mutually agreed to in writing by both Parties.
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The Parties here agree to execute this Agreement either in writing or by electronic signature. Pursuant to
the Texas Business & Commerce Code Ann., §322.007, an electronic signature of this Agreement satisfies
the legal requirements of signatures by the Parties.
In witness of the Agreement above, the Board of Education of the Fort Worth Independent School District
and the Organization, acting by their duly assigned and authorized representatives, have executed this
Agreement to be effective as of the latest date on which it is signed by the authorized representatives of the
Parties.
BY SIGNING, THE PARTIES AGREE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF
TEXAS THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
FOR DISTRICT:
Signed:
Name:
Title:
Date:
Req. #:
SUPERINTENDENT APPROVAL
(Required over $25,000)
Signed:
Dr. Karen C. Molinar
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Signed:
Legal Counsel for District
Date:
FOR ORGANIZATION:
Signed:
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Name:
William Johnson
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 09/03/2025
Business Organization: (Check one)
❑ Corporation
® Partnership
❑ Individual/Sole Proprietor
❑ Limited Liability Company (LLC)
❑ Other Entity Type:
Organization Employer ID #:
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CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
By. Robert AItdree ge (Sep 3, 2025 12:19:03 CDT)
Name: Robert A. Alldredge Jr.
Title: Interim Police Chief
Approved as to Form and Legality
By:
Name: Amarna Muhammad
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 25-0708
Approved: 8/12/2025
Form 1295: N/A
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all performance
and reporting requirements.
By:
Name: Loraine Coleman
Title: Administrative Services Manager
City Secretary:
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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A CITY COUNCIL AGEND
Create New From This M&C
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FORT WORTH
REFERENCE **M&C 25- 351NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
DATE: 8/12/2025 NO.: 0708 LOG NAME: WITH FORT WORTH
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent
School District to Increase Participation in the High School Police Academy Curriculum,
Authorize Acceptance of Funds in the Amount of $15,000.00 from the Fort Worth
Independent School District to Support the High School Police Academy, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget for the Police
Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an interlocal agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School
District to increase participation in the High School Police Academy curriculum;
2. Authorize acceptance of funds from the Fort Worth Independent School District in the
amount of $15,000.00 to support the High School Police Academy;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the General Fund of the Police Department, in the amount of $15,000.00, from the Fort
Worth Independent School District, for the purpose of funding High School Police Academy
curriculum; and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget for the Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) requests City Council authorization to execute an
interlocal agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) for students to
participate in the High School Police Academy program, authorize acceptance of funds from FWISD in
the amount of $15,000.00 to support the High School Police Academy, adopt the attached
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund of the
Police Department in the amount of $15,000.00, and amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget for
the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD).
FWPD and FWISD work together to provide high school students in grades 10 through 12 the
opportunity to participate in the High School Police Academy curriculum leading to a greater
understanding of the law enforcement field and elective credits with FWISD. Course credits will be
awarded through FWISD for high school academic and diploma requirements.
FWPD and FWISD will collaborate in developing, supporting, and operating the law enforcement
component of the program. Students will gain appropriate work -based educational experiences
designed to prepare students for positions in identified law enforcement fields.
A minimum of 20 students per class for up to four (4) classes per school year will attend from the
following FWISD campuses: Eastern Hills High School, Southwest High School, South Hills High
School, and O.D. Wyatt High School. FWISD will provide student transportation to and from FWPD
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex, 505 W. Felix Street, Fort Worth. FWISD will provide uniforms for
all participating students.
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FWISD will provide regular operating funds in the same manner consistent with other FWISD school
programs. FWISD will issue payment of approximately $15,000.00 to cover the cost of materials used
by FWPD and for students enrolled in the program.
AGREEMENT TERM: Upon City Council approval and execution of the interlocal agreement, the
agreement shall be effective and shall terminate on July 1, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the
Interlocal agreement, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be deposited
into the General Fund. The Police Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible
for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expense being incurred, the Police
Department also has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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ATTACHMENTS
Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
Year (Chartfield 2)
Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
Year (Chartfield 2)
William Johnson (5806)
Robert A Alldredge (4131)
Keith Morris (4243)
351NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST Updated
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ORD.APP 351NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DIST 10100 A)25(R3).docx (Public)
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