HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21468-09-2014 Ordinance No. 21468-09-2014
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $138,994.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCMENT ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REIMBURSING OVERTIME EXPENSES RELATED TO THE FORT WORTH POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH TEXAS HIGH INTENSITY
DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA TASK FORCE GROUP 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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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 2015 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in an amount up to $138,994.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Department of
Justice,Drug Enforcement Administration, for the purpose of reimbursing overtime expenses related to the
Fort Worth Police Department's participation in the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task
Force Group 2 for Fiscal Year 2015.
SECTION 2.
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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 i
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining I
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect. I
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20952-09-2013 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. 1
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETAR
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Assistant City A o @t5WLc.°/ MAtOleib Mary J.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 23,2014
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
�. COUNC:IL ACTION. .A���eoved on 9/23/2014 Ordnance No. 21468 09=2014 .
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DATE: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26989 i
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LOG NAME: 352015 HIDTA 2
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration for Reimbursement of Overtime Costs in the Amount Up to $138,994.00 for Participation in
the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2 for Fiscal Year 2015 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) I
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug I
Enforcement Administration for reimbursement of overtime costs and for participation in the North Texas
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2 for Fiscal Year 2015;
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2. Authorize the acceptance of the amount up to $138,994.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for
eight officers assigned to the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in Grants
Fund in the amount of$138,994.00, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1999, the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States Department of Justice,
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to address the problem of drug trafficking in North Texas through F
various task forces. The North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Group 2 Task Force
seeks to reduce the volume of narcotics and controlled substances being trafficked into and distributed
from the North Texas area through aggressive detection, interdiction, enforcement and prosecution of
those individuals and enterprises engaged in such illegal activities. In particular, the HIDTA Group 2 Task
Force focuses on major drug trafficking organizations.
The Fort Worth Police Department currently has eight officers assigned to the HIDTA Group 2 Task
Force. The City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed by the DEA for overtime expenses related to the
department's participation in the HIDTA Group 2 Task Force in the amount not to exceed $138,994.00.
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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 j
in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
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Fk)14D CENTERS;
TO Fund/Account/Centers
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3) GR76 451891 035423753000 $138,994.00 FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3)GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 035423753010 $138,994.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231)
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Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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