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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $4 056 905 67
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF AN AWARD FROM THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE CITY'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS, PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF
PRIOR 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 2008-
2009 in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in Grants Fund in the amount of $4 056,905 67 subject to receipt of an award from
the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management for Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security
Grant Program Funds for the purpose of funding the City's Emergency Management efforts.
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 18283 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE December 16, 2008
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 12/16/2008 Ord No 18403-12-2008
DATE Tuesday December 16 2008
LOG NAME 022008 HSGP REFERENCE NO *C-23233
SUBJECT
Ratify the Office of Emergency Management's Application for Fisca! Year 2008 Homeland Security
Grant Program Funds Authorize the Execution of Grant Contracts with the State of Texas,
Authorize Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $4 056 905 67
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Ratify the Office of Emergency Management's Application for Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant
Program Funds
2. Authorize the Execution of Grant Contracts with the State of Texas through the Governor's Division of
Emergency Management/State Administrative Agency
3 Authorize the City Manager to accept from the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management
the Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program award consisting of two sub-program allocations.
Urban Area Security Initiative grant (CFDA No 97 008)• $3 015 905 13
Urban Area Security Initiative LEAP (CFDA No 97 008) $719 779 54
Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) grant (CFDA No 97 071). $321,221 00
Combined total award $4 056 905 67 and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $4 056 905 67 subject to receipt of the award
DISCUSSION
The Homeland Security Grant Program is awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) through the State of Texas to jurisdictions on the basis of risk, demographics and other related
needs Grants are provided to assist communities enhance their capability to prevent, respond to and
recover from acts of terrorism and natural disasters Through the Homeland Security Grant Program the
DHS continues to encourage jurisdictions to strengthen local and regional preparedness efforts and seek
benefits available through cooperative action Fort Worth participates with other North Central Texas
Council of Governments jurisdictions to develop and implement capabilities and processes to increase
regional and individual community readiness in alignment with Federal and State homeland security
strategies
The Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) marks the fourth consecutive year the
City of Fort Worth has been awarded funds under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant. In 2008
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63 communities/regions across the nation were awarded UASI grants by the DHS The City of Fort Worth is
one of 124 recipients nationwide receiving funding under the Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
The Office of Emergency Management will coordinate with City departments in the development and
implementation of projects in the areas of threat and vulnerability assessment, risk reduction plan
development, capability enhancement, public education and readiness, training and exercises in support of
the overall preparedness efforts of our community and region The term of the grant is from September 1
2008 to January 15 2011
This grant is 100 percent funded There is no local match requirement.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
acceptance and execution of the grant contract and approval of the attached appropriation ordinance funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of the Grants Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451217 002442329000 $3.015.905.13
GR76 451217 002442330000 $719.779.54
GR76 451217 002442331000 $321.221.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 5
(VARIOUS) 002442329XXX $3,015.905.13
GR76 5
(VARIOUS) 002442330XXX $719.779.54
GR76 5
(VARIOUS) 002442331XXX $321,221.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~•
Originating Department Head
Additional Information Contact:
Carl Smart (6525)
Juan Ortiz (6173)
Eric Carter (2877)
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