HomeMy WebLinkAbout28244-01-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No.28244-01-2026
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER
FUND IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $243,705.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS
SERVICE VIOLENT OFFENDER TASK FORCE
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 Other Fund in an amount up to $243,705.00, for the purpose of funding participation in the
United States Marshals Service Violent Offender 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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 26-0042
LOG NAME: 35FY2026USMSMOU
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds for Overtime Expenditures in an Amount Up to $243,705.00 for Participation in the
United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force for Fiscal Year 2026 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds for overtime expenditures in an amount up to $243,705.00 for participation in the United
States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force for Fiscal Year 2026; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in
an amount up to $243,705.00, for the purpose of funding participation in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to appropriate reimbursable funds in an amount up to $243,705.00 for the Police
Department Fugitive Unit's participation in the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF). The primary mission
of the USMS VOTF is to investigate and arrest, as a part of joint law enforcement operations, persons who have active and federal warrants
thereby improving public safety and reducing violent crime.
The Fugitive Unit has participated in this USMS VOTF for many years, most recently with M&C 25-0057 (approved January 2025) and City
Secretary Contract No. 50153. The program operates pursuant to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 (Public L. 106544; 28 U.S.C.
§566 note), which provides for the establishment of permanent Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces consisting of federal, state, and local law
enforcement authorities in designated regions of the United States, to be directed and coordinated by the United States Marshals Service, for the
purpose of locating and apprehending fugitives.
The City of Fort Worth receives reimbursement from the USMS for overtime expenses incurred by assigned officers in support of the VOTF.
Subject to availablility of funding and advance approval from the USMS, other joint operation expenses such as travel, training, equipment, and
supplies may be eligible for reimbursment. 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 M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
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 any 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
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Gonzales 4217