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Ordinance No. 21418-09-2014
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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,754.25,
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT -ADMINISTRATION FORT
WORTH MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS'ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;AND PROVIDING AN i
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, 1
TEXAS:
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SECTION 1.
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That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 in the i
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Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the.Grants
Fund in the amount of$117,754.25, from available funds, for the purpose of reimbursing costs associated
with the City of Fort Worth Police Department's participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort II
Worth Multi-Agency Task Force.
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SECTION 2. I
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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.
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That this ordinance shall be incorporated into the ordinance of the municipal government of the City of Fort
Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1,2014, and ending September 30,2015, and all other j
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 4. j
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY j
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Assistant City Attorney Ly P'P 1b ary J. r
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 9, 2014
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City of Fort -Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communi
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COUNCIL ACTIONApp"roved:on 9/9/2014_ ,Ordinance No 21'418=09=2014'
DATE: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26955
LOG NAME: 35FY15DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of.Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration, to Continue Participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency
Task Force, Authorize Reimbursement of Costs Associated with Participation in the Amount of
$117,754.25 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration, to continue participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth
Multi-Agency Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance in the amount of$117,754.25 for reimbursement of overtime worked by the
assigned officers and a.portion of the regular salary of the support personnel; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$117,754.25, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force (Task Force) since its creation in 1985. The !
officers assigned to the Task Force perform activities designed to hinder the illicit drug market in Tarrant i
County and effectuate the prosecution of offenders in the courts of the United States and the State of
Texas. The duties of the Task Force include, but are not limited to, immobilizing targeted violators and
trafficking organizations, gathering and reporting intelligence data related to trafficking in narcotics and
dangerous drugs, conducting undercover operations where appropriate, and engaging in other traditional I
methods of investigation.
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FWPD has five officers assigned to the Task Force, and the DEA reimburses the City.of Fort Worth for
their overtime costs. In addition, this Agreement provides funds to reimburse the City of Fort Worth for a
portion of the salary of one clerical employee performing administrative tasks in support of the Task Force. {
The City of Fort Worth will remain responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits, including
overtime, of the officers assigned to the Task Force.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the Agreement and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available
in the Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Police Department is j
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responsible for requesting reimbursements and for the collection of revenues under this Agreement.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers j
3) GR76 451891 035423743000 $117,754.25
3) GR76 WARIOUS) 035423743010 $117,754.25 j
CERTIFICATIONS:
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231) I
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239) f'f
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