HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21072-12-2013 Ordinance No. 21072-12-2013
AN ORDNANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $232,348.80,
SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF UP TO A $60,000.00 GRANT FROM THE FISCAL
YEAR 2013 ENHANCED COLLABORATIVE MODEL TO COMBAT HUMAN
TRAFFICKING AND AN IN-KIND: MATCH OF $172,348.80 FROM THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTI I TEXAS ANTI-TRAFFICKING TEAM;
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 I
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 In the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$232,348.80, Subject to the receipt Of Lip to a $60,000.00 grant from the Fiscal Year
2013 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking arid an in-kind match of$172,348.80
from the City of Fort Worth, for the purpose of supporting the City of Fort Worth's participation in the
North Texas Anti-Trafficking Team.
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 Rill force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20952-09-2013 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of said prior-ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/17/2013 - Ordinance No. 21072-12-2013
DATE: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26608
LOG NAME: 352013HUMANTRAFFICKING
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Arlington and the City of Dallas to
Participate in the North Texas Anti-Trafficking Team, Authorize Acceptance in an Amount Up to $60,000.00
from the Department of Justice Through the City of Arlington from the Fiscal Year 2013 Enhanced
Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Grant, Authorize Matching Funds in an Amount Up to
$172,348.80 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Arlington and Dallas to
participate in the North Texas Anti-Trafficking Team;
2. Accept an amount up to $60,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2013 Enhanced Collaborative Model to
Combat Human Trafficking Grant;
3. Authorize the City to provide an in-kind match in the amount of $172,348.80 associated with an officer's
salary for two years; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$232,348.80, subject to the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has been an active participant in the North Texas Anti-Trafficking Team (NTATT)
for several years. The mission of the NTATT is to rescue human trafficking victims and to ensure their
safety, well being and health through proactive law enforcement and social service delivery using a victim
centered approach. The program is funded by the Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2013 Enhanced
Collaborative Model to Human Trafficking Grant. The fiscal agent of the grant is the City of
Arlington. Through grant funds, the City of Arlington will reimburse the the City of Fort Worth up to
$60,000.00 for overtime, travel and equipment for one police officer. The City will make an in-kind match
in the amount of $172,348.80, which covers the officer's salary for two years.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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2.) GR76 451891 035423694000 $60,000.00
4.) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423694010 $60,000,00
4.) GR76 488279 035423694020 $172,348.80
4.) GR76 517040 035423694020 $172,348.80
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeff Halstead (4211)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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