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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
This First Amendment ("Amendment") to the Interlocal Agreement Between Tarrant County,
Texas ("County") and the City of Fort Worth ("City"), shall be effective on the date the last
signature is affixed ("Effective Date"). County and City have reviewed the Amendment and make
the following findings:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, County and City entered into an Interlocal Agreement Between County and
City ("Agreement") on January 13, 2026, following approval by the Tarrant County
Commissioners Court as reflected in Commissioners Court Order Number 146549, to provide City
with forensic analysis of evidence in criminal investigations and prosecutions in exchange for a
fee,
WHEREAS, County has sufficient forensic analysis capacity to assist City in expediting
the testing of controlled substances in certain cases associated with the pending criminal charges
and cases of incarcerated individuals, who may be eligible for release from a Tarrant County jail
facility upon the completion of the testing of the controlled substances; and
WHEREAS, the expedited testing of controlled substances by County associated with
individuals arrested by City and held at a Tarrant County jail facility will assist in reducing the
Tarrant County jail population and provide defendants with the opportunity to obtain a bond and
more expeditiously resolve their criminal charges; and
WHEREAS, County and City wish to amend the Agreement to allow for the forensic
analysis of evidence from certain identified cases at no cost to City;
WHEREAS, County and City will continue to make any and all payments or
performance required by the Agreement and this Amendment from current revenues legally
available.
NOW THEREFORE, County and CCA agree as follows:
1. Under Paragraph 1, titled "Description of Work," subparagraph B is amended to read
as follows:
B. Complete forensic analysis for each forensic case submitted by City for a fee
in accordance with the published County fee schedule.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
Interlocal Agreement 146549-AI FT. WORTH, TX Pagel of3
1. County may identify selected cases to City which are associated with a
person incarcerated at a Tarrant County jail facility for expedited testing. A
designated employee of the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will
provide City with information identifying cases selected for expedited testing
by the County. For cases selected by the County for expedited forensic
analysis and which the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identifies
to the City, County will provide these services at no cost to City.
2. Except as amended herein, the Agreement is unchanged.
SIGNED AND EXCUTED this
AGREED
By:
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Name: William Johnson
Assistant City Manager
City of Fort Worth
05/19/2026
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By:
Name
Tim O'Hare
Tarrant County Judge
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
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Davjd CarabajitlMay 19, 2026 13:31:45 CDT)
Name: David Carabajal
Title: Executive Assistant Chief
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By: KeananWttthews Hall (May 19, 2026 09:23:09 CDT)
Name: Keanan M. Hall
2026.
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all performance
and reporting requirements.
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Kathryn Agee May 1 , 2026 09:24:28 CDT)
Name: Kathryn Agee
Title: Senior Management Analyst
City Secretary:
Interlocal Agreement 146549-A 1 Page 2 of 3
Title: Senior Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: XX 25-1109
Approved: 12/9/2025
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
District Attorney's Office*
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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*By law, the District Attorney's Office may only approve contracts for its clients. We reviewed
this document as to form from our client's legal perspective. Other parties may not rely on this
approval. Instead, those parties should seek contract review from independent counsel.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Interlocal Agreement 146549-A 1 Page 3 of 3
M&C Review
Page I of 2
A CITY COUNCIL AGEND
Create New From This M&C
DATE: 12/9/2025 REFERENCE **M&C 25- LOG NAME
NO.: 1109
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC
HEARING:
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FORT WORTH
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35TARRANT COUNTY
MEDICAL EXAMINER
FORENSIC SERVICES
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SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize a One Year Agreement with Tarrant County for Professional Forensic
Laboratory Services in the Amount of $350,000.00 Annually with Four Additional Renewal
Options for the Police Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Tarrant County
for professional forensic laboratory services in the amount of $350,000.00 annually for one year with
four additional renewal options for the Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
Since 2003, the Fort Worth Police Department's Crime Laboratory (Crime Lab) has utilized the Tarrant
County Medical Examiner's Office to conduct professional forensic analysis to aid in efficiently
managing the Crime Lab's caseload.
This Mayor and Council Communication is to request authorization to execute an agreement with
Tarrant County, acting on behalf of the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office, in the amount of
$350,000.00 annually for an initial term of one year and four (4) additional renewal options. Tarrant
County Medical Examiner (TCME) will provide toxicological analysis and other forensic laboratory
services for the Crime Lab as requested to help reduce any backlog of Sexual Assault Kit analysis and
other forensic case analysis.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order or increase may be made by
the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does
not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
AGREEMENT TERM: Upon City Council approval, the agreement shall begin upon execution by the
Assistant City Manager and expire October 31, 2026.
RENEWAL OPTIONS: The Agreement may be renewed for up to four (4) one-year renewal terms, at
the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City
Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal period.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget and
grant budget, as previously appropriated, in the General Fund and the Grants Operating State Fund
for the FY2026 State SAK-ET Program to support the approval of the above recommendation and
award of the contract. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Fund Department
ID
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Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference #
ID I I I Year (Chartfield 2'
Amount
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M&C Review
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Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: William Johnson (5806)
Originating Department Head: Eddie Garcia (4212)
Additional Information Contact: Robert A Alldredge (4131)
ATTACHMENTS
FID Table Tarrant County Medical Examiner.xlsx (CFW Internal)
Funds Availabilty.xlsx (CFW Internal)
SAM.GOV Tarrant County.pdf (CFW Internal)
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FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Tarrant County - Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office
Subject of the Agreement:
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement CSC 64467 Forensic analysis
services by TCME for Police Crime Lab - expedited controlled substance testing services for incarcerated
individuals eligible for release to assist reducing The Tarrant County Jail population
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 8 No ❑
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes 8 No ❑ 64467
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8
If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date:
September 30, 2026
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 8
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable.
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 8 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.
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TARRANT COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT COMMUNICATION
Court Date: May 12, 2026 Court Order #:-147101 Page: 1 of 3
Department: Medical Examiner
SUBJECT:
Prepared By: Kelly Clark, Business &
Approved By: Dr. Kendall Crowns
Technical Operations Manager
Consideration of First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Fort Worth for
the Provision of Forensic Laboratory Services
COMMISSIONERS COURT ACTION REQUESTED
It is requested that the Commissioners Court consider the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Tarrant
County, d/b/a Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office (TCMEO) and the City of Fort Worth for the provision of forensic
laboratory services.
BACKGROUND
On January 13, 2026, the Commissioners Court, through Court Order 4146549, approved an ILA with the City of Fort
Worth for the TCMEO to provide forensic laboratory services, including Biology/DNA, Firearms, Toxicology and Drug
Chemistry analysis, in an amount to not exceed $350,000. The term of the ILA is from October 1, 2025, through September 30,
2026, with three (3) one (I) year renewal options.
This amendment allows the County to identify eligible cases for expedited testing and provide those specific services at no cost
to the City. All other services will continue to be provided in accordance with the existing fee schedule .and terns of the
original ILA.
The District Attorney's Office has approved this amendment as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
Expenses incurred by providing specific services to the City at no cost are anticipated to be offset by expediting case
adjudication.
Revenue Tarrant County receives will be dependent upon the number of requests for services that the TCMEO receives, and
will be deposited in 10000-2026 General Fund/23 10 100000 Medical Examiner/Various revenue codes. Fees billed to the City
of Fort Worth for FY 2026 as of May 1, 2026 is $95,375.
PASSED AND APPROVED on May 12, 2026.
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COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
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Tim O'Hare
County Judge
May 18, 2026 1:42 PM
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Signed by Mark Kratovil on May 14, 2026 3: 10 PM
District Attorney's Office*
*By law, the District Attorney's Office may only approve contracts for its clients. We reviewed this document as to forni from
our client's legal perspective. Other parties may not rely on this approval. Instead, those parties should seek contract review
from independent counsel.
Attachments
First Amendment to FW ILA for Forensic Testing - Final.pdf
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