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HomeMy WebLinkAbout064572 - General - Contract - American Heart Association (AHA)CSC No. 64572 � November 19, 2025 The City of Fort Worth Police Department 505 W Felix St Fort Worth, TX 76115 Attention: William Johnson Re: Grant Agreement Dear Mr. Johnson: American Heart Association� We are pleased to inform you that the American Heart Association, Inc. ("AHA") hereby awards a grant to the City of Fort Worth, Police Department, a Texas Home-rule municipality ("GRANTEE"), subject to the following terms and conditions: The grant is for the period from November 20, 2025 through December 1, 2026. Upon submission to AHA of this signed Grant Agreement (the "Agreement"), the AHA agrees to pay the amounts set out in Attachment A to facilitate GRANTEE'S participation in the AHA program described therein. The parties agree that the payment of this grant funding does not indicate and will not result in a special or preferential status for GRANTEE regarding its potential participation in any other AHA offered or sponsored programs. GRANTEE represents that it is legally incorporated in or has its principal operations in the State where it is located, is a legal corporate entity in good standing with the State of Texas. at the time of this grant Agreement and agrees it will maintain this status throughout the term of this Agreement. GRANTEE confirms further it is not a Type III supporting organization within the meaning of IRC Section 4943(f)(5)(A). GRANTEE will inform the AHA immediately of (i) any change in or challenge to its corporate status including but not limited to non-profit status, adverse change in its standing with the State of Texas, or if it becomes a Type III supporting organization, (ii) any change in its organizational leadership or key personnel or (iii) any material change or adverse development relative to its financial condition, operations, activities or affairs. No payment hereunder shall be required to be made at any time after GRANTEE ceases to be a legal corporate entity, has an adverse change in its standing with the State of Texas, loses its non-profit status, or if it becomes a Type III Supporting Organization. 4. GRANTEE will have full control of the disposition of the grant and accepts responsibility for complying with this Agreement's terms and conditions. This grant is earmarked for GRANTEE and may not be transferred to any other entity or person, except as may be specified in the grant application or Attachment A. QFFICIAL RECORD ���i-�-�xy:��r=�:�-i FT. WORTH, TX 5. GRANTEE will submit an annual report outlining its progress towards the plans outlined in the Agreement. GRANTEE will also maintain and deliver annually a separate detailed accounting and supporting documentation of the use of grant funds. Such reports and supporting documentation must be maintained by GRANTEE at least four years following the termination of this Agreement. 6. GRANTEE agrees to promptly respond to interim inquiries and requests for information from the AHA regarding compliance with the terms of the grant and progress made towards achieving the goals of the grant. 7. GRANTEE acknowledges that the AHA and its representatives have made no actual or implied promise of funding or renewal of funding in addition to the amounts provided under this Agreement. 8. It is understood that by signing this Agreement, GRANTEE agrees that it will conduct all activities to be funded by this grant in compliance with all applicable United States, state and local laws and regulations, as well as in compliance with the laws and regulations of any location orjurisdiction in which GRANTEE is operating, including applicable anti- terrorist financing and asset-control laws, statutes and executive orders. 9. GRANTEE agrees to ensure that all potential recipients and participants of GRANTEE's programs and services have access to programs and receive equitable services without regard to race, sex, education, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, ability/disability, sexual orientation, gender self-identification, age, country of origin, first language, marital status, citizenship or immigration status. 10. GRANTEE agrees to not use any portion of the grant to engage in, support or promote violence, terrorist activity or related training of any kind. 11. If GRANTEE wishes to publicize this grant, GRANTEE must contact the AHA at least 2 weeks before the desired date of the publicity for review and approval. GRANTEE shall not issue any press releases or otherwise make any public statement referring to this grant or using the AHA's name or logo without the prior written consent of AHA. The text of all press releases, public announcements, statements, campaign reports or materials that mention the grant must be approved in advance in writing by the AHA. GRANTEE shall provide the AHA with copies of any and all final press releases, public announcements and/or publications related to this grant. The AHA may make information about this grant public at any time by any means, including but not limited to, on its website, in presentations or as part of its public reports or other documents. 12. GRANTEE hereby agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the AHA, its officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates from and against all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees), directly or indirectly, wholly or partially arising from or in connection with any act or omission of GRANTEE, its officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates in obtaining or accepting the grant from the AHA, in carrying out the programs funded with grant funds from the AHA. 2 13. If the AHA terminates this grant for cause, or if GRANTEE ceases to be a legal corporate entity, or ceases to be in good standing in the State of Texas, becomes a Type III Supporting Organization, or ceases to be a non-profit organization, then GRANTEE shall immediately repay the amount of grant funds provided to GRANTEE for GRANTEE'S participation in the Nation of Lifesavers program as of the date of the termination. In addition to the circumstances cited above, the AHA shall have cause to terminate the grant if GRANTEE becomes unable to carry out the purposes of the grant, or GRANTEE is in breach of any term of the grant. By their signatures below, the parties agree to the terms of this Agreement. For American Heart Association, Inc.: Signature Jenny Eyer/VP Community Impact Date On behalf of GRANTEE, I understand and agree to the foregoing terms and conditions of the AHA's grant and hereby certify my authority to execute this Agreement. By: �� � � 01/20/2026 Signature William Johnson, Asst. City Manager Date Vi ncent. U I rich@fortworthtexas.gov 3 ��� As ToT o� Date:11-19-2025 � gy. JZK \ [ �,. ,.� O�'/ ATTACHMENT A AHA Propram Description and Purpose of Fundinp: The American Heart Association will work closely with the City of Fort Worth, Police Department, a Texas Home-rule municipality, to facilitate the AHA's Nation of LifesaversT^^ program. The goal is to turn bystanders into lifesavers, so that in the time of cardiac emergency anyone, anywhere is prepared and empowered to become a vital link in the chain of survival and provide CPR. Together we can save lives. Activities of GRANTEE: Recipient agrees to the following terms and conditions: • Purchase AEDs for use in police vehicles • Provide CPR education in the community Activities of AHA: The AHA will: • Provide a subgrant for AED purchase • Support CPR Community Education Fundinp and Pavment Schedule: The total grant of $108,000.00 will be paid to GRANTEE upon execution of this agreement and completion of applicable paperwork for payment, such as the AHA Supplier Package and W-9. Funding is not to be used for salaries; hourly wages; provider services, expenses and/or reimbursements; or employee services, expenses and/or reimbursements. Funding for the Grant may only be used for purchases as outlined in this agreement. ��DASTO� O Date:11-19-2025 3 gy. JZK y� i �..., O�'e� � CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS: Approval Recommended: Davi�i Carabaja �16, 2026 15:3423 CST) By: Name: David Carabajal Title: Executive Assistant Chief Approved as to Form and Legality: an �a� pOR! ��0 Oe�o !LA a''L� �9G0 p�o .10 B�. ��� P*"�*d ��an pEXPsoa Name: Jerris Mapes Title: Senior Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: 26-0044 Approved: 1/13/2026 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. �i:�in��v�� Q o.o_ By: KathrynAgcc(Jan1�5 02608:55'34 T) Name: Kathryn Agee Title: Senior Management Analyst City Secretary: (��n-n� l� �-r� By: � Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: Ciry Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX M&C Review A CITY COUNCIL AGEND Create New From This M&C DATE: 1/13/2026 REFERENCE NO.. CODE: C TYPE: Page 1 of 2 **M&C 26- LOG NAME: 0044 Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas FflRT��'ORTH _�_ 35DONATION AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Heart Association to Receive a Donation in the Amount of $108,000.00, Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation to Fort Worth Police Department from the American Heart Association in the Amount of $108,000.00 for the Purpose of Equipping Patrol Cars with Automated External Defibrillators, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Donations LTD Fund in the Amount of $108,000.00, for Funds that will be Received from the American Heart Association RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Heart Association to receive a donation in the amount of $108,000.00; 2. Authorize acceptance of a monetary donation to the Fort Worth Police Department from the American Heart Association in the amount of $108,000.00 for the purpose of equipping patrol cars with automated external defibrillators; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Donations LTD Fund in the amount of $108,000.00, for funds that will be received from the American Heart Association DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Heart Association and to authorize the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $108,000.00 for the purpose of equipping patrol cars with automated external defibrillators. The American Heart Association (AHA) would like to work with the City of Fort Worth, Police Department (FWPD), to facilitate the AHA's Nation of Lifesavers program. The goal of the program is to prepare and empower bystanders to become lifesavers in the event of a cardiac emergency. The AHA would like to create a culture of preparedness by equipping those who are first on scene in an emergency. The AHA has secured funding from donors to extend financial support to the FWPD. Funding in the amount of $108,000.00 will be received from the AHA upon execution of the Memorandum of Understanding. This donation is designated for use by the FWPD to purchase automated external defibrillators to be carried in patrol cars. Upon receipt, funds will be deposited to the police Special Donations LTD fund, project S00176. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and execution of the Memorandum of Understanding, funds will be deposited into the Special Donations LTD Fund for the Police Donations project. 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 has the responsibility to validate availability of funds. http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=34087&councildate=l/13/2026 1/14/2026 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 TO Fund Department Account Project � Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year �(Chartfield 2) ' FROM � Fund � Department � Account I Project Program Activity � Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) Submitted for Citv Manaper's Office bv Oriainatina Department Head: Additional Information Contact: William Johnson (5806) Eddie Garcia (4212) Adriana Gonzales (4217) Christin Graham (4225) ATTACHMENTS FID TABLE AHA DONATION.xlsx (CFW Internal) ORD.APP 35DONATION AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AO(R3).docx (Public) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=34087&councildate=l/13/2026 1/14/2026 FORT ��RTH� City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip COnti'aCtOr'S Name: American Heart Association SubJeCt Of the Agreemerit: The American Heart Association will work closely with the City of Fort Worth, Police Department, a Texas Home-rule municipality, to facilitate the AHA's Nation of LifesaversT"" program. M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 8 If �so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8 If �so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "PermanenY'? *Yes ❑ No 8 If �unsure, see back page for pernianent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: 11/202025 Expiration Date: 12/1/2026 If different from the approval date. If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 8 *If �so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Proj ect Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 8 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processin� in the followin� order: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.