HomeMy WebLinkAbout28243-01-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No. 28243-01-2026
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 $1,200,000.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE OF BULLET -
RESISTANT COMPONENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES GRANT; 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 an increase in estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating State Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $1,200,000.00, for the
purpose of funding costs associated with the purchase of Bullet -Resistant Components for Law Enforcement
Vehicles Grant.
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 orjudgment 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 13, 2026
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/13/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0038
LOG NAME: 35FY26 BULLET -RESISTANT COMPONENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division,
Fiscal Year 2026 Bullet -Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant in an Amount Up to $1,200,000.00, Authorize Execution of a
Grant Agreement with the Office of the Governor, 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 Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division,
Fiscal Year 2026 Bullet -Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant in an amount up to $1,200,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division;
3. Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 and to make assurances as required by the
Bullet -Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant; 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 $1,200,000.00, for the purpose of funding costs associated with the purchase of Bullet -Resistant
Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has submitted application for the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division Fiscal
Year 2026 Bullet -Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 for costs associated with the
purchase of bullet -resistant vehicle glass and door components. The State of Texas is working to ensure law enforcement safety across the
state. These new funds will give law enforcement officers expanded access to critical protective equipment. If awarded, the allowable use of funds
are limited to the purchase of bullet -resistant vehicle glass and door panels compliant with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level IIIA or higher.
The bullet -resistant vehicle components grant will equip approximately 100 fleet police vehicles, and 17 vehicles for the Fort Worth Police Special
Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.
Matching funds are not required under the grant program. Indirect costs are unallowable for this grant program. This is a reimbursement grant. The
Grant Application Tracking Number is GRNT-APPL-0000000158.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: State
of Texas
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 Manaaer's Office bv: William Johnson 5806
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Eddie Garcia 4212
David Carabajal 4231
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228