HomeMy WebLinkAbout6071-03-2025 Revised - City Council - ResolutionA Resolution
NO. 6071-03-2025 (Revisedl
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE, IF AWARDED, OF FISCAL YEAR 2026
GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION, SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE TESTING GRANT PROGRAM, AND MAKE
ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor funds law enforcement grant projects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, February 13, 2025 is the deadline to submit application for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Sexual
Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of
Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from the Office of the Governor for the Fort Worth Police Department in
accordance with the permitted uses of the funds under the respective grant; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor grant requirements include authorization of application by the
governing body of the applicant and passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain assurances; and
WHEREAS, further council action will be required for the appropriation of funds for these grants at a later
date.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council authorizes applications for, and acceptance, if awarded, of the following Fiscal Year 2026
grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Texas General Appropriations Act;
2. The City Council designates the Authorized Official, Assistant City Manager William Johnson, to apply
for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate each listed grant on behalf of the City;
3. The City Council designates the Financial Officer, Catherine Perry, to submit financial reports for
reimbursement for each listed grant on behalf of the City;
4. If matching funds are required, the City assures that all matching funds will be provided; and
5. In the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor grant funds, the City assures that the funds will
be returned to the Office of the Governor in full.
ADOPTED THIS 3 day of February, 2026.
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By:
J nette Goodall, City Secretary
Grant Application#: 5434201
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and Council Communication
DATE: 03/11/25 M&C FiLE NUMBER: M&C 2"214
LOG NAME: 35FY2026 STATE SAK ET PROGRAM
SUBJECT
(ALL) Rafify the Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program from the Office of
the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2026 in an Amount Up to $2,90,000.00 for Contractual Services for the Screening and/or
Processing of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor,
Public Safety Office, Adopt Resolution, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION;
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for, and authorize acceptance of, If awarded, the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program, from the Office of the
Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2026 in an amount up to $250,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office;
3' Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $250,000.00 and to make assurances as required by the
Fiscal Year 2026 Public Safety Office Grant Program; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund, subject to
receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $250,000.00, for contractual services for the screening and/or processing of sexual assault evidence
collection kits.
DISCUSSION:
The application deadline for the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program FY2026 is
February 13, 2025.
The Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory has applied for program funding in an amount up to $250,000.00 for costs associated
with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses. if awarded, allowable uses of funds are limited to
the screening, processing, and/or entering relevant information into Combined DNA Index System for sexual assault evidence collection kits and
will pay for.
1. Overtime or temporary/contract workers who screen and/or process sexual assault kits,
2. Contractual services for screening and/or processing of sexual assault kits,
3. Supplies and equipment used in the screening and/or processing of sexual assault kits, or
4. Salaries and benefits forworkers who screen and/or process sexual assault kits.
FWPD-CL will use the grant funding for contractual services for screening and/or processing of approximately 110 sexual assault M by
outsourcing to an accredited laboratory with the average cost of approximately $2272.00 per kit.
No salaries are being charged to this grant, and therefore indirect cost recovery does not apply. The Grant Application Repository number for
tracking purposes is GRNT APPL-0000000110.
Matching funds are not required under the grant The funding type is reimbursable.
The grant will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This oantract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Office
of the Texas Governor
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION.,
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, In the Grants Operating State Fund. The Police Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible forthe collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the
Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This Is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manaaees Office bv: William Johnson 5806
Onainatlna Business Unit Head Robert A. Alldredge, Jr. 4131
t Additional Infration Con ct: Angela Love 4441