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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS
SERVICE,FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING REIMBURSABLE FUNDS FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S FUGITIVE UNIT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED
STATES MARSHALS SERVICE VIOLENT OFFENDER TASK FORCE; 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:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$85,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Marshals Service, for
the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit's participation in the
United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force.
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 No. 21457-09-2014 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:December 9,2014
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 12/9/2014 Ordinance No. 21567-12-2014
DATE: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27111
LOG NAME: 35FY15USMSMOU
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Increase Appropriations in the Amount of$85,000.00 from the United
States Marshals Service for the Purpose of Receiving Reimbursable Funds for the Police Department's
Fugitive Unit's Participation in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force for Fiscal
Year 2015 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$85,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant
from the United States Marshals Service, for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds for the Police
Department's Fugitive Unit's participation in the United States Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
On April 17, 2012, (M&C C-25560) the City Council approved the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the United States Marshals Service (USMS) to reimburse the City of Fort Worth for
vehicle fuel and overtime expenses incurred in connection with the Police Department's Fugitive Unit's
participation in the USMS Violent Offender Task Force (Task Force). The primary mission of the Task
Force is to investigate and arrest, as part of joint law enforcement operations, persons who have active
state and federal warrants; thereby, improving public safety and reducing violent crime.
This Mayor and Council Communication is necessary to adopt an appropriation ordinance for expenses
reimbursed for Fiscal Year 2015. Reimbursement is limited to overtime expenses. The City of Fort Worth
will be responsible for officer salaries and associated fringe benefits.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation,
receipt of funding, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 5XXXXX 035489690010 $85.000.00
GR76 488919 035489690000 $85.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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