HomeMy WebLinkAbout28294-01-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No.28294-01-2026
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $400,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FOR THE
SCREENING AND/OR PROCESSING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS;
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 2026-2027 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating State Fund, in an amount up to $400,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
funding the contractual services for the screening and/or processing of sexual assault evidence collection
kits.
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provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 27, 2026
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/27/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0087
LOG NAME: 35FY27 STATE SAK-ET PROGRAM
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program from the Office of the
Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2027 in an Amount Up to $400,000.00 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:
Authorize 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 2027 in an amount up to $400,000.00;
Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office;
Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $400,000.00 and to make assurances as required by the
Fiscal Year 2027 Public Safety Office Grant Program; and
Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund, in an
amount up to $400,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding the contractual services for the screening and/or
processing of sexual assault evidence collection kits.
DISCUSSION:
February 12, 2026 is the submission deadline for the Office of the Texas Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO), Fiscal Year(FY) 2027
Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program (SAK-ET) application. An executed Resolution must be submitted with the application for the
application to be considered completed and eligible for funding.
The purpose of the FY2027 COG, PSO, SAK-ET Grant Program is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies for costs associated with
the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses. The goal and allowable uses of funds are limited to
the screening, processing, testing, and/or entering relevant information into Combined DNA Index Sytem (CODIS) for Sexual Assault Evidence
Collection Kits (SAK):
1. Overtime or temporary/contract workers who screen and/or process SAKs;
2. Contractual services for the screening and/or processing of SAKs (originating lab is required to submit all DNA profiles into CODIS);
3. Supplies and equipment used in the screening and/or processing of SAKs; and
4. Salaries and benefits for workers who screen and/or process SAKs.
If awarded, the Fort Worth Crime Lab will apply for program funding in an amount up to $400,000.00 for contractual services for the screening
and/or processing of SAKs and submitting of all DNA profiles into CODIS in an effort to meet the requirements of the Texas House Bill 8 (HB8)
requiring processing of SAKs within 90 days of the Detective submitting a request to the Crime Lab.
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-0000000166.
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 contract 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 for the 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 Citv Manager's Office bv: William Johnson 5806
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Eddie Garcia 4212
David Carabajal 4231
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller -Love 4441
Expedited