HomeMy WebLinkAbout27611-04-2025 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No. 27611-04-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $192,284.78, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
PROJECTS; 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 2024-2025 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $192,284.78, for the purpose
of funding State Homeland Security Program projects.
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 competentjurisdiction, 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 27107-09-2024 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 22, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/22/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0335
LOG NAME: 362022HSGP REALLOCATION SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, Homeland Security Reallocation Funds from the United States Department
of Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, in the Amount Up to $192,284.78, Approve Execution of All Applicable
Grant Contracts, Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, Homeland Security Reallocation Funds from the United States Department of
Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor in the amount up to $192,284.78;
2. Approve execution of all applicable grant contracts;
3. Adopt attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $192,284.78 and to make assurances as required by the State of
Texas, Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $192,284.78 for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program projects specific to
the Urban Area Security Initiative.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, awards grants to jurisdictions
across the state to enhance local capabilities to prevent, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and natural disasters. The Homeland
Security Grant Program (HSGP) encourages jurisdictions to strengthen local and regional preparedness efforts and to seek benefits available
through cooperative action.
Funding awarded as part of the 2022 Funding Reallocation of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant will be used by Fort Worth public
safety and disaster support organizations to maintain and improve the community's capacity to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from
terrorism incidents and other natural disasters. Fort Worth has been offered the opportunity to participate in the HSGP each year since 2005,
receiving over $56,000,000.00 in grant funds to supplement local and regional preparedness efforts. The Fire Department's Grant Management
team coordinates with City departments in the development and implementation of grant funded projects in the areas of threat assessment, risk
reduction, capability sustainment, plan development, public education and training.
These awards consist of unused funds from the 2022 UASI grants that have been reallocated as supplemental funding to the Urban Area Security
Initiative Grant:
• 4128303 - Enhance Intelligence and Information Sharing (LE): $57,000.00. The total award amount will increase from $177,826.00 to
$196,592.04. The reallocated funds will be used to purchase four (4) portable gunshot detection sensors and to support continuing education
and recurring training conferences for fusion center personnel, analysts, and supervisors.
• 4128703 - Special Response Teams: $103,284.78. The total award amount will increase from $1,115,291.00 to $1,170,711.76. The
reallocated funds will be used to upfit the TRT trailer previously purchased with grant funds and to purchase voice amplifiers.
• 4570401 - Emergency Communications LE: $10,000.00. The total award amount will increase from $349,328.82 to $358,955.12. The
reallocated funds will be used to purchase two (2) Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme Laptops.
• 4570501 - Fusion Center Special Events Room: $22,000.00. The total award amount will increase from $240,000.00 to $252,477.48.
The reallocated funds will be used to purchase four (4) Fusion Center Cubicles.
The grants have no local match requirement.
Since no City salaries will be charged, indirect cost recovery does not apply.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Department of Homeland Security
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 Federal Fund. The Fire Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Fire
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk William Johnson 5806
Originating_ Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Gina Santillan 6837