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HomeMy WebLinkAbout065843 - General - Contract - Office of the Governor, Public Safety OfficeCSC No. 65843 Statement of Grant Award (SOGA) The Statement of Grant Award is the official notice of award from the Office of the Governor (OOG). This Grant Agreement and all terms, conditions, provisions and obligations set forth herein shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns and all other State of Texas agencies and any other agencies, departments, divisions, governmental entities, public corporations, and other entities which shall be successors to each of the Parties or which shall succeed to or become obligated to perform or become bound by any of the covenants, agreements or obligations hereunder of each of the Parties hereto. The approved project narrative and budget for this award are reflected in eGrants on the `Narrative' and `Budget/Details' tabs. By accepting the Grant Award in eGrants, the Grantee agrees to strictly comply with the requirements and obligations of this Grant Agreement including any and all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements. In instances where conflicting requirements apply to a Grantee, the more restrictive requirement applies. The Grant Agreement includes the Statement of Grant Award; the OOG Grantee Conditions and Responsibilities; the Grant Application in eGrants; and the other identified documents in the Grant Application and Grant Award, including but not limited to: 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Chapter 783 o1 the Texas Government Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter E, Division 4 of the Texas Administrative Code, and the Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) developed by the Comptroller of Public Accounts; the state Funding Announcement or Solicitation under which the grant application was made, and for federal funding, the Funding Announcement or Solicitation under which the OOG was awarded funds; and any applicable documents referenced in the documents listed above. For grants awarded from the U.S. Department of Justice, the current applicable version of the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide and any applicable provisions in Title 28 of the CFR apply. For grants awarded from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), all Information Bulletins and Policies published by the FEMA Grants Program Directorate apply. The OOG reserves the right to add additional responsibilities and requirements, with or without advance notice to the Grantee. By clicking on the 'Accept' button within the 'Accept Award' tab, the Grantee accepts the responsibility for the grant project, agrees and certifies compliance with the requirements outlined in the Grant Agreement, including all provisions incorporated herein, and agrees with the following conditions of grant funding. The grantee's funds will not be released until the grantee has satisfied the requirements of the following Condition(s) of Funding and Other Fund -Specific Requirement(s), if any, cited below: Grant Number: Date Awarded: Grant Period: Liquidation Date: Program Fund: Grantee Name: Project Title: 5434202 8/25/2026 Award Amount: Grantee Cash Match: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027 Grantee In Kind Match: 11/29/2027 Grantee GPI: ET -Evidence Testing Grant Program (ETGP) Total Project Cost: Fort Worth, City of FW Crime Lab FY27 SAK-ET Program Grant Manager: Jeni Morales Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ENS6MKS1ZL18 CFDA: N/A Federal Awarding Agency: N/A - State Funds Federal Award Date: N/A - State Funds Federal/State Award ID Number: 2027 -ET -ST -0003 Total Federal Award/State Funds Appropriated: $1,100,000.00 Pass Thru Entity Name: Is the Award R&D: $400,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400,000.00 Texas Office of the Governor — Criminal Justice Division (CJD) No Federal/State Award Description: N/A - State Funds OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY OF FORT WORTH: BJ1L William Johnson Assistant City Manager Date: 9.21.26 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: By: Tracye Sisco Forensics Division Manager Date: % a By: Eddie Garcia Chief of Police Q Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: Keancs Hall (Sep 12, 2026 11:43:56 CDT) Keanan Matthews -Hall Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: 26-0087 Date Approved: 01/27/2026 4F I °aa o0 $ a o9pA �o ATTEST: 1 �0# �/� (� QaaapaEXP5ao By: /, Janne to Goodall City Secretary 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. a An ela Miller -Love Grants Specialist OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT Dear Grantee: Congratulations on your award! To activate your agency's grant, the Authorized Official must log on to eGrants at https://eGrants.gov.texas.gov and go to the 'My Home' tab. In the `Pending Applications' section, locate the application with a `Current Status' of "Pending AO Acceptance of Award". Click on the grant number and proceed to the `Accept Award' tab. From this tab, click on the `Accept' button. Grants must be accepted within 45 calendar days of the date the award was issued. Be sure to review the Grantee Conditions and Responsibilities Memo for a quick overview of general items every grantee should be aware of. You can also fmd more detailed information on the eGrants website including helpful resources, links, and tools needed to properly administer Public Safety Office grants. The Guide to Grants, also on the website, contains answers to questions frequently asked by grantees. If you have any questions regarding this award, feel free to contact your grant manager, whose name is referenced in the Statement of Grant Award or you may always contact our office via the eGrants Help Desk at eGrantsna,gov.texas.gov. We look forward to working with you to ensure the success of your program. Andrew Friedrichs Executive Director Public Safety Office POST OFFICE Box 12428 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711512-463-2000 (VOICE) DIAL 7-1-1 FOR RELAY SERVICES FORT WORTH. Z - Keana __Hall (Sep 12, 2026 11:43:56 CDT) J\pproved Keanan Matthews -Hall Date ❑ Not Approved Assistant City Attorney ❑Comments Attached pproved Tracye Sisco Date ❑ Not Approved Forensics Division Manager ❑Comments Attached C .Z9 j/t'l/Z, pproved Christin Graham Date ❑ Not Approved Senior Management ❑Comments Attached Analyst _____ � \pp roved Keith Morris Date ❑ Not Approved Assistant Director of Police ❑Comments Attached S❑ Approved Eddie Garcia Date ❑ Not Approved Chief of Police ❑Comments Attached ` j QL 9.21.26 pproved William Johns n Date o Not Approved Assistant City Manager ❑Comments Attached Police Department Fiscal Command -Supplemental Funding Unit City of Fort Worth • Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex • 505 W. Felix Street • Fort Worth, TX 76115 817-392-3640 • FAX 817-392-4216 Originating Business Unit Head: Eddie Garcia 4212 David Carabajal 4231 Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller -Love 4441 Expedited A Resolution NO. 6251-01-2026 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE, IF AWARDED, OF FISCAL YEAR 2027 GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE TESTING GRANT PROGRAM, AND MAKE ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor funds law enforcement grant projects throughout the state; and WHEREAS, February 12, 2026 is the deadline to submit application for Fiscal Year 2027 for the Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from the Office of the Governor for the Fort Worth Police Department in accordance with the permitted uses of the funds under the respective grant; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor grant requirements include authorization of application by the governing body of the applicant and passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain assurances; and WHEREAS, further council action will be required for the appropriation of funds for these grants at a later date. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: The City Council authorizes applications for, and acceptance, if awarded, of the following Fiscal Year 2027 grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Texas General Appropriations Act; The City Council designates the Authorized Official, Assistant City Manager William Johnson, to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate each listed grant on behalf of the City; The City Council designates the Financial Officer, Catherine Perry, to submit financial reports for reimbursement for each listed grant on behalf of the City; If matching funds are required, the City assures that all matching funds will be provided; and In the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full. ADOPTED THIS 27th day of January, 2026. ,d�avnpn� A4 ATTEST: p ofF°°°Rr�00, By: ado a -+o Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary dad° 000 ' Grant Application#: 5698601 a°� oaoa baaa FORT WORTH® DOCUMENT APPROVAL / CORRECTION FORM TO: Angela Miller -Love DEPT: Police Department DATE: August 31, 2026 SUBJECT: FY2027 Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program (SAK-ET) Award, Conditions and Responsibilities TITLE OF DOCUMENT(S): -Application: FY2027 Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program (SAK-ET) Award, Conditions and Responsibilities -FY27 TXPSO SAK-ET Award Letter -FY27 TXPSO SAK-ET Statement of Grant Award (SOGA) -Legal Grant Term Sheet -Grant Standard Conditions & Responsibilities -Resolution No. 6251-01-2626 X APPROVED FOR SIGNATURE — The Documents have been reviewed and approved for signature conditioned on the department ensuring compliance on the statutes and processes as laid out in the application of the grant documents RETURN TO DEPARTMENT — The above referenced document(s) are being returned to your department for corrections. Please see comments below. COMMENTS: Please send the original copies for signature once they are received from the vendor. By: Keanan M. Hall Attorney, Sr. Assistant City Attorney REQUIRED SIGNATURES ON DOCUMENT(S) X VENDOR X DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR X ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY X ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER X CITY SECRETARY X CONTRACT MANAGER OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY The City of Fort Worth * 200 Texas Street, Third Floor * Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817-392-7600 * Fax 817-392-8359 FORT WORTH. City of Fort Worth Police Department Inter-OfficeCorrespondence DATE: September 8, 2026 FROM: Angel eI"=Love Supplemental Funding Unit SUBJECT: Office of the Texas Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO), FY2027 Sexual Assault Evidence Testing (SAK-ET) Grant Program Award Agreement x Please forward to City Secretary For your review and/or electronic signature, please find attached a copy of the FY2027 Sexual Assault Evident Testing (SAK-ET) Grant Program Award Agreement with the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office (PSO) in the amount of $400,000.00. The City of Fort Worth Crime Laboratory will use the grant funds for contractual services for screening and/or processing of approximately 200 sexual assault kits by outsourcing to an accredited laboratory. Also attached, please find a copy of the M&C 26-0087, authorizing the execution of this document, which was approved on January 27, 2026, and a copy of the Legal Award Acceptance Approval Memo, authorizing acceptance. Should additional information be needed, please contact me at 817-392-4441 or at angela.miller(fortworthtexas.gov . Thank you. Funding Source: FID: 21001-0350420—xxxxxx-xxxxxx-993501 Contract Amount: $400,000.00 Budgeted Amount: $400,000.00 Remaining Budget to Date: $400,000.00 ❑ M&C Not Required X M&C Required: 26-0087 ❑ Form 1295 Number: Not Required Police Department Fiscal Command -Supplemental Funding Unit City of Fort Worth • Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex • 505 W. Felix Street • Fort Worth, TX 76115 817-392-3640 • FAX 817-392-4216 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: 1. 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; 2. Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office; 3. 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 4. 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 OOG, 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 City Manager's Office by: William Johnson 5806 FORTWORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: FY27 TXPSO SAK-ET Grant Award Subject of the Agreement: DNA outsourcing of sexual assault kits and evidence testing 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 ❑ No 8 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: 9/1/2026 If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: 11/29/2027 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. pending after CSO filing *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.