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iNTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement (the "Agreement") is made between The Universiry of Texas at San Antonio,
("University"), an academic component of The University of Texas System ("System"), having an address at
One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249, and Ciry of Fort Worth through the Fort Worth Police
Department, a Texas home-rule municipaliry ("CITY"), with a principal place of business at 100 Fort Worth
Trail, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102.
RECITALS
A. The Interlocal Cooperation Act, Government Code Chapter 791, provides authorization for a local
government to contract with other government entities to perform governmental functions and
services.
B. University and CITY are pursuing Evidence-based Crime Reduction Sirategies Research and Implementation
Project.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the University and CITY agree as
follows:
1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
This Agreement shall be effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager (the "Effective Date")
through and including March 31, 2027 (the "Term"). The parties may extend this Agreement for a mutually
agreeable period.
2. Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project
a. Universiry will use its own facilities and its reasonable efforts to conduct the Evidence-based Crime
Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project described in Exhibit A('Bvidence-based
Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project") under the direction of its
employee, Dr. Michael Smith, or a successar as mutually agreed to by the parties (the "Principal
Investigator").
b. CiTY understands that University's primary mission is education and advancement of knowledge
and the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project will be
designed to carry out that mission. The manner of performance of the Evidenc,�based Crime Redudion
Shategies Research and Implementation Project shall be determined solely by the Principal Investigator.
University does not guarantee specific results.
a C1TY understands that University may be involved in similar research through other researchers on
behalf of itself and others. University shall be free to continue such research provided that it is
conducted separately and by different investigators from the Evidence-based Crime Reduction
Strategies Research and Implementation Project, and CITY shall not gain any rights via this
Agreement to other research.
d. University does not guarantee that any intellectual property will result from the Evidence-based Crime
Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project, or that any resulting intellectual property
will be free of dominance by other's rights, including rights based on inventions made by other
inventors in the System independently of the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies and
Implementation Froject.
QFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WC?RTH, TX
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3. COMPENSATION
a. As consideration for University's performance, CiTY will pay University from current revenues available
the fair compensation of the fixed amount of $218,898.00. Payments shall be made as indicated in Exhibit
A. Invoice(s) being submitted for payment should be emailed to SupplierTnvoices(a�fortworthtexas.�ov .
b. CITY will make payments to "The University of Texas at San Antonid', referencing the Principal
Investigator and Evidenc�based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project
title, to the following address:
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Grants and Contracts Financial Services (GCFS)
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
c. The Principal Investigator may transfer funds within the budget as needed without CITY's approval
so long as the scope of work under the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and
Implementation Project remains unchanged.
d. University shall retain title to all equipment purchased and/or fabricated by it with funds provided
by CITY under this Agreement.
4. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS
a. CITY's designated representative for communications with the Principal Investigator shall be
Executive Assistant Chief David Carabajal or any other person CITY may designate in writing to
University and the Principal Investigator ("Designated Representative").
b. The Principal Investigator will make oral report(s) and/or written report(s) of the Evidence-based
Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project according to the schedule of
deliverables in Exhibit A. The Principal Investigator shall also submit a comprehensive final report
within ninery (90) days after completion of the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies
Research and Implementation Project.
5. PUBLiCiTY
Neither party will reference the other in a press release or any other aral ar written statement intended for use
in the public media in connection with the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies and Implementation
Project and its results, except as required by the Texas Public Information Act or other law or regulation.
University, however, may acknowledge CITY's support of the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies
and Implementation Project in scientific or academic publications or communications without CITY's prior
approval. In any permitted statements, the parties shall describe the scope and nature of their participation
accurately and appropriately.
6. PUBLICATION AND ACADEMIC RIGHTS
The Principal Investigator has the right to publish or otherwise publicly disclose information gained in the
course of the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies and lmplementation Project. In order to avoid loss
of patent rights as a result of premature public disclosure of patentable information, University will submit
any prepublication materials to CITY for review and comment at least sixty (60) days prior to planned
submission for publication. CiTY shall notify University within thirty (30) days of receipt of such materials
whether they describe any inventions or discoveries subject to the parties' rights under Section 8. University
shall have the final authoriry to determine the scope and content of any publications, subject to the
requirements of Section 7 of this Agreement.
7. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
a. The parties may wish to disclose confidential information to each other in connection with work
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contemplated by this Agreement ("Confidential Information"). Each party will use reasonable
efforts to prevent the disclosure of the other party's Confidential Information to third parties during
the Term, and for a period of three (3) years from the end date of this Agreement, provided that the
recipient pariy's obligation shall not apply to information that:
i. is not disclosed in writing or reduced to writing and marked with an appropriate confidentialiry
legend within thirry (30) days after disclosure;
ii. is already in the recipient party's possession at the time of disclosure;
iii. is or later becomes part of the public domain through no fault of the recipient party;
iv. is received from a third party having no obligations of confidentiality to the disclosing party;
v. is independently developed by the recipient party; or
vi. is required by law, including the Texas Public Information Act, court order, or regulation to be
disclosed.
b. In the event that confidential information is required by law, court order, or regulation to be disclosed,
the party required to make disclosure shall notify the other to allow that party to assert whatever
exclusions or exemptions may be available to it under such law, court order, or regulation.
8. PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY RIGHTS:
a. Title to all inventions and discoveries made solely by University inventors resulting from the
Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project shall reside in
University; title to all inventions and discoveries made solely by CITY inventors resulting from the
Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project shall reside in
CITY; title to all inventions and discoveries made jointly by University and CITY inventors resulting
from the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project shall
reside jointly in University and CITY. Inventorship shall be determined in accordance with U.S.
Patent law.
b. University will disclose to CITY any inventions or discoveries resulting from the Evidence-based
Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project as soon as possible after creation
and reduction to practice. CITY shall notify University within thirty (30) days of receipt of disclosure
whether:
i. CITY desires University to file patent applications on any invention, in which case CITY shall
reimburse all University patent application filing costs, including those for patentability
opinions; or
ii. CITY desires to use its own patent counsel to file patent applications, in which case CITY shall
be directly responsible for patent application filing but shall obtain University's prior approval
of counsel and of patent applications; or
iii. CITY does not desire that a patent application be iiled in which case the rights to such invention
shall be disposed of in accordance with University policies with no further obligation in CITY.
With respect to inventions for which CITY has agreed to file patent application or to reimburse
University's costs for filing patent applications, University grants CITY an option to negotiate an
exclusive or non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license to make, use or sell under any
invention or discovery owned wholly or partly by University and made or conceived and reduced to
practice during the Term of this Agreement or within six (6) months thereafter and directly resulting
from the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project. If CITY
elects an exclusive license, it will include a right to sublicense with accounting to University. CITY
shall have three (3) months from disclosure of any invention or discovery to notify University of its
desire to enter into such a license agreement, and the parties shall negotiate in good faith for a period
not to exceed six
(6) months after that notification, or such period of time as to which the parties shall mutually agree.
d. If CITY and Universiry fail to enter into an agreement during such period of time, the rights to such
invention or discovery shall be dealt with in accordance with University policies with no further
obligation to CITY.
e. Under University policy, University investigators own copyright in their scholarly works. Scholarly
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works resulting from the Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation
Project are not subject to the terms of this Section 8.
9. 1NDEMNIF1CATlON
a. The parties agree to the extent allowed by law to indemnify and hold harmless their officers, agents
and employees from any liabiliry, loss, or damage they may suffer as a result of claims, demands,
costs, or judgments against them arising out of the activities to be carried out pursuant to the
obligations of this Agreement, including but not limited to the use by Sponsor of the results obtained
from the activities performed by University under this Agreement; provided, however, that the
following is excluded from Sponsor's obligation to indemnify and hold harmless:
i. the negligent failure of University to substantially comply with any applicable
governmental requirements; or
ii. the negligence or willful malfeasance of any Regent, officer, agent, or employee of
University or System.
b. Both parties agree that upon receipt of a notice of claim or action arising out of the Research
Program, the party receiving such notice will notify the other party promptly.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
For the purposes of this Agreement and all services to be provided hereunder, the parties shall be, and shall
be deemed to be, independent contractors and not agents or employees of the other party. Neither party shall
have authority to make any statements, representations, or commitments of any kind, or to take any action
which shall be binding on the other party, except as may be expressly provided for herein or authorized in
writing.
11. TERMINATION
a. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the above stated expiration date by means of a signed
written agreement of both parties.
b. In the event that either party shall be in default of its material obligations under this Agreement and
shall fail to remedy such default within sixty (60) days after receipt of written notice thereof, this
Agreement shall terminate upon expiration of the sixty (60) day period.
c. Termination of this Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations of the parties accrued prior
to termination. Upon termination, CITY shall pay University for all reasonable e�penses incurred
or committed to be e�pended as of the effective termination date, including salaries for appointees
for the remainder of their appointment.
d. Any provisions of this Agreement which by their nature extend beyond termination shall survive
such termination.
12. EXPORT CONTROL
a. It is understood that both parties are subject to U.S. laws and regulations controlling the export of
certain items, commodities, defense articles, Confidential Information, proprietary technical data or
source code, collectively hereafter referred to as "Items." Each party is obligated to comply with
applicable U.S. export laws and regulations (including the Arms Export Control Act, as amended,
and the Export Administration Act of 1979). Prior to providing any Items which are subject to U.S.
export laws and regulations, and prior to furnishing any Items where oral instruction or inspection
may disclose technical data subject to such export controls, the disclosing party shall notify receiving
party's export control officer in writing of the Items and applicable export controls. Receiving
party shall have the right to decline or limit the receipt of such Items, and any task requiring receipt
of such Items. The transfer of Items may require a license from the cognizant agency of the U.S.
government. The parties agree to cooperate in securing any license which the cognizant agency
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deems necessary in connection with this Agreement.
b. Far cases whereby University is the Receiving Party, recipients of Confidential Information
disclosed to University for the purposes hereunder may include, but are not limited to, the individual
person(s) identified in the attached Exhibit C["Acknowledgement Of Contact Person for The
University Of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)"].
13. EXHIBITS
a. Exhibits A, and C are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes.
b. In the event of any direct conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any
document referenced herein or any Exhibit, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
14. GENERAL
a. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other
party; provided, however, that subjectto the approval of University, which may notbe unreasonably
withheld, CITY may assign this Agreement to any purchaser or transferee of all or substantially all
of CITY's assets or stock upon prior written notice to University, and University may assign its right
to receive payments hereunder.
b. This Agreement constitutes the entire and only agreement between the parties relating to the
Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation Project, and all prior
negotiations, representations, agreements, and understandings are superseded hereby. No
agreements altering or supplementing the terms hereof may be made except by means of a written
document signed by duly autharized representatives of the parties.
c. Any official notice required by this Agreement shall be given by prepaid, first class, certified mail,
return receipt requested, or by a recognized overnight courier, addressed as follows:
in the case of University to:
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Research Administration
Contracts & Industry Agreements
Attn: Interim Senior Director
Email: VPR-OCIA@utsa.edu
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
or in the case of CITY to:
City of Fort Worth
Office of the Chief of Police
Attn: David Carabajal
Executive Assistant Chief
505 W. Felix Street
Fort Worth, TX 76115
or at such other addresses as may be given from time to time in accordance with the terms of this
notice provision.
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Other communications regarding the day-to-day administration and operation of this Agreement
shall be mailed (or otherwise delivered), and addressed as follows:
in the case of University to:
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Business Service Center far HCAP
Attn: Senior Research Adminis�trator
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
PHONE: (210) 458-6472
or in the case of CITY to:
City of Fort Worth
Office of the Chief of Police
Attn: David Carabajal
Executive Assistant Chief
505 W. Felix Street
Fort Worth, TX 76115
PHONE: 817-392-4200
d. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the internal laws
of the State of Texas.
e. Certification. The parties certify that, (1) the services specified above are necessary and essential
for activities that are properly within the statutory functions and programs of the affected State agencies,
(2) the proposed arrangements serve the interest of efficient and economical administration of the State
of Texas, and (3) the services, supplies or materials contracted for are not required by Sec. 791.035 of
Title 7, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code to be supplied under contract given to the lowest
responsible bidder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized
representatives.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN
ANTONIO
Digitally signed by Chris G. Green, CPA
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Chris G. Green, CPA
Sr. Interim Director for Contracts & Industry
Agreements Date:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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By:
William Johnson
Assistant City Manager
Date: O1/23/26
Approved as to Form and
Legality
Principal Investigator:
I have read this Agreement and understand my
obligations hereunder:
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By:
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Senior Assistant Ciry Attorney
Approval Recommended:
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By:
David Carabajal
Executive Assistant Chief
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
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Exhibit A
UT San Antonio
Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Research and Evaluation Partnership
Scope of Work
Back�round
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) seeks to engage in a city-wide, evidence-based crime
reduction partnership with researchers from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the
University of Pennsylvania (Research Team). The FWPD and City of Fort Worth (City) seek
assistance from the Research Team in providing strategic advice, research and evaluation support,
and data analysis assistance in the implementation and evaluation of various evidence-based
crime reduction strategies, including violent crime reduction approaches. This scope of work
serves as a framework for the partnership.
Based on discussions with Chief Eddie Garcia and his senior staff, the FWPD would like to
implement evidence-based, crime reduction strategies city-wide as well as FWPD division-based
strategies responsive to the needs of each division. The city-wide effort will focus on violent crime
reduction. Examples of division-based approaches may include strategies to address certain types
of property crimes, domestic violence, or quality of life-related problems associated with
homelessness. All strategies recommended will be well-grounded in the empirical and/or
theoretical literature and will be designed in partnership with FWPD and other city stakeholders to
address the needs of each division based on empirical patterns of crime and related problems in
the community.
Regarding city-wide violent street crime reduction efforts, the Research Team and FWPD initially
anticipate using hot spots policing and place-network investigations (PNI) strategies.' Subsequent
strategies may include focused deterrence and similar strategies designed to target repeat violent
' See Tregle, B., Smith, M.R., Fahmy, C. & Tillyer, R. (2025). More than meets the eye: Examining the impact
of hot spots policing on reduction of city-wide crime. Crime Science, 14(3).
httos://doi.or�/1 Q.11 ��,/s40163-025-00247-9: Cardwell, S. M., Tregle, B., Smith, M. R., & Anderson, L.
(2025). Implementing Place Network Investigation Strategies to Reduce Violent Crime. Justice Evaluation
Journal, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/24751979.2025.2475358
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offenders. Modifications to these primary strategies will be made, as needed, based on available
FWPD and city resources and evidence of impact.
The Research Team is comprised of Dr. Michael R. Smith (principal investigator) and Dr. Rob Tillyer
(co-principal investigator) from UTSA and includes Dr. John MacDonald (co-principal investigator)
from the University of Pennsylvania. The Research Team consists of experienced criminologists
and policing scholars with knowledge and expertise in evidence-based crime control strategies,
problem identification and measurement, data systems and analysis, and program evaluation
methodologies. Members of the team are currently leading similar partnerships in Dallas and San
Antonio and have worked with a variety of other cities on similar crime reductions efforts. Data
scientists and experienced graduate students may also be hired to assist with data analysis and
report preparation.
Descriation of Services to be Provided
1. Over the course of 15 months (January 2026 to March 2027), the Research Team will
partner with FWPD and other City stakeholders to provide advice and technical assistance
to the FWPD and City in its crime reduction strategic planning and implementation efforts
(Deliverable 2).
2. Representatives from the Research Team will actively participate in monthly FWPD or other
City-led meetings related to the described crime reduction efforts and will make
themselves reasonably available to consult and advise on strategy development and
implementation (Deliverable 2).
3. The Research Team will assist FWPD and/or City personnel in analyzing relevant data from
the FWPD, City, or other sources (e.g. U.S. Census data) to evaluate the evidence-based
crime reduction efforts in Fort Worth. The researchers will serve as active partners with the
FWPD and City in providing strategic advice, training, and ongoing monitoring of the
implementation and impact of the strategies and will suggest modifications or adjustments
to them as evidence warrants (Deliverable 2).
4. During this contract period, the Research Team will analyze FWPD crime and related data
to identify person and place-based crime patterns, including violent crime hot spots, and
will make hot spot treatment recommendations every 60 days. The Research Team also will
evaluate the impact of an anticipated hot spots deployment strategy every 60 days and will
create an electronic dashboard for the FWPD to monitor the results of the hot spots and
other strategies (Deliverable 3).
5. The Research Team will provide training to FWPD and other city personnel on an
anticipated place-network investigations strategy and will provide additional training,
technical assistance, or written resources, as needed, to support the successful
implementation of all recommended strategies (Deliverable 4).
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6. The Research Team will prepare a comprehensive evaluation report on the initial
implementation and impact of the strategies on crime and related metrics and will assist
the FWPD and City in making presentations to City and community stakeholders related to
the findings in the report (Deliverable 5).
Timeline. Deliverables, and Comoensation
Deliverable
Description
Deliverable 1 -
execution of
Agreement
Deliverables 2 & 3 —
meetings and
technical
assistance/advice
Deliverable 4— bi-
monthly hot spot
recommendations
and analysis
Deliverable 5— PNI
training and
technical assistance
Deliverable 6—Year 1
Evaluation Report
Completion Date Supporting Deliverable/
Documentation
Jan 15, 2026 Signed Agreement
Monthly meetings Attendance at scheduled
1an 202 through meetings; presentations as
Mar 2027 requested
Ongoing during
the contract
period
Ongoing as
needed; PNI
training last
quarter 2026
March 2027
Hot spot recommendations;
results dashboard
Scheduled training and related
materials
Annual report
Payment
$109,449 (50%)
$109,449 (50%)
Billin and Pavments
The agreed-upon cost for this fixed price agreement is $218,898. UTSA will invoice the Fort Worth
Police Department/City of Fort Worth for 50% of the contract total when the agreement is fully
executed and 50% at the end of the contract period on March 31, 2027.
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EXHIBIT C
Acknowledgement Of Contact Person for The University Of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA):
I have read the Agreement and its Terms and Conditions and understand my obligations, including
that if any Confidential Information to be exchanged is eXport-controlled, I will consult with the
UTSA Office of Research Integrity (ORI) be ore any export-controlled Confidential Information is
disclosed. As the UTSA Contact Person, I agree I will not take possession or control of any export-
controlled Coniidential Information without prior approval from ORI, which is the UTSA ofiice
responsible for export controls compliance. I will not ever access, use, iile, store, or maintain export-
controlled Confidential Information related to this contract on any computer or other electronic
medium that I personally own, and I will only use UTSA facilities, including physical desk or file
storage and/or computer hard disks and/or other electronic medium owned or maintained by UTSA,
to file, store, or maintain export-controlled Confidential Information after obtaining approval from
ORI..
Signature:
Date:
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Printed Name: Dr. Michael Smith
1/20/2026
Are you a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.?
Title: Professor
❑X Yes ❑ No
Additional UTSA Individual Acknowledgement: To be signed by each additional UTSA individual
with access to the Confidential Information of another party.
Complete below or if not applicable, check here: ❑"Not applicable at this time"
I have read the Agreement and its Terms and Conditions and understand my obligations, including
that if Confidential Information to be exchanged is export-controlled, I will consult with the UTSA
Office of Research integrity named above and be ore the disclosure of any export-controlled
Confidential Information. As a UTSA individual with access to the export-controlled Confidential
Information, I agree I will not use UTSA facilities, including physical desk or file storage and/or
computer hard disks and/or other electronic medium owned or maintained by UTSA, to file, store,
or maintain export-controlled Confdential Information without prior approval from ORI, which is
responsible for export controls compliance.
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Printed name: Michael R. Smith Are you
a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.?
❑x Yes ❑ No
Signature:
Printed name:
Are you a citizen or permanent resident of the
U.S.? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Signature:
Printed name:
Are you a citizen or permanent resident of the
U.S.? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Signature:
Printed name:
Are you a citizen or permanent resident of
the U.S.? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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M&C Review
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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REFERENCE **M&C 25- 35CRIME REDUCTION
DATE: 12/9/2025 NO.: 1102 LOG NAME: STRATEGIES RESEARCH UT
SAN ANTONIO
PUBLIC
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize an Agreement with the University of Texas at San Antonio in the Amount
of $218,898.00 to Implement Evidence-Based Crime Reduction Strategies Citywide for the
Police Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with the University of
Texas at San Antonio to research and implement evidence-based crime reduction strategies citywide
in the amount of $218,898.00 for the Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth Police Department seeks to implement a diverse, evidence-based crime
reduction strategy that focuses on reducing crime in the City.
This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) requests authorization to enter into an agreement with
the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to provide technical assistance to the City in crime
reduction strategic planning and implementation efforts. The researchers will analyze existing crime
data for the City to develop crime reduction strategies citywide and for individual Police Department
divisions. Researchers will also conduct training while monitoring the impact of crime reduction
implementation strategies.
By March 2027, the researchers will prepare a comprehensive evaluation report of the crime reduction
strategies implementation and their impact for the Police Department, the City, and community
stakeholders.
Funding is budgeted in the General Operating & Maintenance category in the Crime Control & Prev
Distr Fund for the Police Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order or increase may be made by
the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does
not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
AGREEMENT TERM: Upon City Council approval, the agreement shall begin upon execution by the
Assistant City Manager and expire March 31, 2027.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current budget, as previously
appropriated, in the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund to support the approval of the above
recommendation and award of the contract. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Police
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Fund Department Account Project ' Program Activity Budget � Reference # Amount
ID � ID � � Year �(Chartfield 2)
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Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ' I ID � Year (Chartfield 2)
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv:
Oriqinatinq Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
William Johnson (5806)
Eddie Garcia (4212)
Robert A Alldredge (4131)
ATTACHMENTS
35CRIME REDUCTION STRATEGIES RESEARCH UT SAN ANTONIO funds avail.docx (CFw
Internal)
Approved Chapter 252 UT San Antonio research.pdf (Pub�ic)
FID Table UT San Antonio research.xlsx (CFW Internal)
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F�RT` ��RTH�
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
COntraCtOr'S Name: University of Texas at San Antonio
Subject of the Agreement: Interlocal Agreement under which the University of Texas at San Antonio
will conduct Evidence-based Crime Reduction Strategies Research and Implementation for the Police Department.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 0 No ❑
If so, the M&C must be attached to the cont�act.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8
If so, provide the original contract nurnbeY and the amendinent number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8
If unsuNe, see back page foN permanent cont�^act listing.
Is this entire contract Confidentiial? *Yes ❑ No 8 Ifonly specific info�mation is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date: Upon ACM signature Expiration Date: March 31, 2027
If �different from the approval date. If �applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 0
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: Ifapplicable.
*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 nrocessin� in the followin� order:
L Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. A1lison Tidwell (Form Fi11er)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.