HomeMy WebLinkAbout28328-02-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No. 28328-02-2026
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $22,155.25, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TACTICAL DIVERSION TASK
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 2025-2026 in the Budget of
the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund,
in an amount up to $22,155.25, for the purpose of funding participation in the United States Department of Justice Drug
Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion 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 27979-09-2025 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are hereby expressly repealed.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: February 24, 2026
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/24/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0135
LOG NAME: 35FY26DEATACTICALDIVERSION
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Execution of Task Force Agreement and Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement with the United States Department of Justice Drug
Enforcement Administration, Authorize the Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds for Overtime Expenditures in an Amount Up to $22,155.25 for
Participation in the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Task Force for Fiscal Year 2026, and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the execution of a task force agreement and asset forfeiture sharing agreement with the United States Department of Justice Drug
Enforcement Administration for participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Task Force for Fiscal Year 2026;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds for overtime expenditures in an amount up to $22,155.25 for participation in the United
States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Task Force for Fiscal Year 2026; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, in an
amount up to $22,155.25, for the purpose of funding participation in the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement
Administration Tactical Diversion Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
The trafficking of controlled substance pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals continues to be a problem that has substantial effects on the health
and welfare of Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Since 2016, the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) Tactical Diversion Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force is a joint effort of federal, state, and local law enforcement
agencies working together to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle individuals and organizations involved in diversion schemes (e.g., "doctor
shopping", prescription forgery and prevalent retail -level violators) of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals in the Fort Worth area.
Duties also include investigating, gathering and reporting of intelligence data, and conducting undercover operations relating to the trafficking
of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals.
The Fort Worth Police Department will assign one officer to the DEA Tactical Diversion Task Force. The City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed by
the DEA for overtime expenses related to the department's participation in the task force in an amount up to $22,155.25. The City of Fort Worth will
be responsible for officer salaries and associated fringe benefits. Indirect costs do not apply. There is no required match. There is no grant
application repository number, as the Police Department does not apply for these funds.
This Task Force serves all Council Districts.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: United
States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
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 Other Fund. The Police Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditure being incurred, the Police
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: William Johnson 5806
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Eddie Garcia 4212
David Carabajal 4231
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Gonzales 4217