HomeMy WebLinkAbout28204-01-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No. 28204-01-2026
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND IN
AN AMOUNT UP TO $141,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2026 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANT; 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:
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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 in an amount up to $141,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Fiscal
Year 2026 Victims of Crime Act 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 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provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 13, 2026
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/13/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0034
LOG NAME: 35FY26 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANT UPDATE
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Acceptance of Award from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year
2026 in an Amount Up to $176,300.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify acceptance of the awarded Fiscal Year 2026 Victims of Crime Act Grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in
an amount up to $176,300.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in
an amount up to $141,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2026 Victims of Crime Act Grant;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance decreasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of $141,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2026 Victims of Crime Act Grant;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in
an amount up to $35,300.00 for grant match, as a transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that is included in the Fiscal Year 2026
budget for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2026 Victims of Crime Act Grant; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance decreasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of $35,300.00 for grant match, as a transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that is included in the Fiscal Year 2026
budget for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2026 Victims of Crime Act Grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Council has previously approved the grant application in Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) 25-0174. At the time of M&C submission,
the grant was federally funded. When the grant was awarded, the Office of the Governor (OOG), Criminal Justice Division, changed this to a state
funded award in an amount up to $141,000.00 with an amount up to $35,300.00 match requirement for a total amount up to $176,300.00. This
M&C is requesting ratification of all appropriations from Grants Operating Federal Fund to Grants Operating State Fund.
Indirect costs are allowed and will be accepted at the current rate of 3.51 %. This is a reimbursement grant. The Grant Application Tracking Number
is GRNT-APPL-0000000112.
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 ordinances, 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
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228