HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19369-09-2010 Ordinance No. 19369-09-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,000.00, UPON RECEIPT OF FUNDS
AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING REIMBURSABLE
OVERTIME AND EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CITY IN PROVIDING RESOURCES
TO JOINT OPERATIONSITASK FORCE ; 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 2009-2010 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $145,000.00 upon receipt of funds and execution of an agreement with the Internal
Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, for the purpose of receiving reimbursable overtime and expenses
incurred by the City in providing resources to a Joint Operations/Task Force.
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 No.18809 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 28 2010
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DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24489
LOG NAME: 35DOTI RSC12010
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal
Investigation, for the Purpose of Receiving Reimbursable Costs in an Amount Up to $145,000.00 over Five
Years Incurred by the City in Providing Resources to Joint Operations/Task Forces and Adopt an
Appropriation ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal
Investigation, for the purpose of receiving reimbursable overtime ($15,000.00 per year) and travel and
other costs ($14,000.00 per year) incurred by the City in providing resources to a Joint Operations/Task
Force;
2. Authorize the agreement to be renewed for up to four one-year periods without further Council action;
and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $145,000.00 ($29,000.00 per year for five years) upon execution of the agreement,
contingent upon receipt of funds.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement is established pursuant to the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 9703, the Treasury Forfeiture Fund
Act of 1992, which provides for the reimbursement of certain expenses of local, county, and state law
enforcement agencies incurred as participants in joint operations/task forces with a Department of the
Treasury law enforcement agency. The Name of this Task Force is the "North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task
Force". The Fort worth Police Department will assign one Detective for overtime to this Joint Task
Force/Operation.
The mission of the Task Force will be to develop and assist with criminal investigations and asset
forfeitures of illegal activities in the North Texas area. IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) serves the American
public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial
crimes in a manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law. IRS Cl is
comprised of special agents whose investigative jurisdiction includes tax, money laundering and Bank
Secrecy Act laws. IRS is the only federal agency that can investigate potential criminal violations of the
Internal Revenue Code.
As financial investigators, the North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task Force members will fill a unique niche in
the federal law enforcement community. Today's sophisticated schemes to defraud the government
demand the analytical ability of financial investigators to wade through complex paper and computerized
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financial records. Along with their financial investigative skills, the North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task
Force will use specialized forensic technology to recover financial data that may have been encrypted,
password protected, or hidden by other electronic means.
Additionally, the North Texas Asset Forfeiture Task Force will investigate and assist in the prosecution of
significant financial investigations that will generate the maximum deterrent effect, enhance voluntary
compliance, and promote public confidence in the tax system.
FISCAL INFORMATION 1 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
4)GR76 461 802 035478499010 $29,000.00
4) GR76 461802 035478499020 X29,444.00
4)GR76 451842 035478499034 $29,000.00
4) GR76 451802 035478499040 8900_00
4 GR76 451802 035478499050 X29,440.00
4 GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035478499010 $29,000.00
4 GR76 5 VARIOUS 035478499020 $29,000.00
4 GR76 5 VARIOUS 035478499030 l29,4o0.00
4 GR76 5 VARIOUS 035478499040 $29,000.00
4)GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035478499050 $29,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Tom Higgins (6192)
Originating Department_Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4212)
Additional Information Contact: Monique Lee (4221)
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