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CONTRACT NO,
AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
This Agreement is entered into by and between Tarrant County Juvenile Services,
Community Supervision& Corrections Department of Tarrant County, Tarrant County, the City of
Fort Worth, and the City of Arlington.
RECITALS
Whereas, the State of Texas has awarded a grant("the Grant") to Tarrant County Juvenile
Services for the purpose of conducting "Project Spotlight" as that project is described in the
publication from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor, which is attached
hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
Whereas, Tarrant County Juvenile Services, Tarrant County,the Community Supervision&
Corrections Department of Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, and the City of Arlington desire
to participate in Project Spotlight by providing personnel and equipment to assist in the intensive
supervision of probationers.
Whereas,Tarrant County desires to assist Project Spotlight by receiving the grant funds from
the State of Texas and administering said funds for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1. The Parties agree to furnish personnel and equipment to fulfill the goals and standards
of Project Spotlight as set forth in Exhibit "A." The Parties further agree that all personnel assigned,
designated, or ordered to perform duties for Project Spotlight shall receive from the assigning Party
the same wage, salary, pension and all other compensation and other rights for such service,
including injury or death benefits and workers compensation benefits,as though the service had been
rendered strictly for the assigning party.
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2. The City of Fort Worth, the Community Supervision & Corrections Department of
Tarrant County, and the City of Arlington agree to submit an invoice to the Director of Tarrant
County Juvenile Services ("the Director") each month during the term of the Grant to request
reimbursement from Grant funds of expenses incurred for personnel and equipment assigned to
Project Spotlight subject to the budget for the project. A copy of the budget is attached hereto,
marked Exhibit "B," and incorporated herein by reference. The Director shall review such invoices
and, if appropriate, approve them for payment by the Tarrant County Auditor. Tarrant County
agrees that the Tarrant County Auditor shall pay all invoices approved by the Director from the grant
funds described hereinabove.
3. The Parties agree to abide by all terms of the "GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE
NOTICE," a copy of which is marked Exhibit "C," attached hereto, and incorporated herein by
reference. The Parties also agree to abide by any and all regulations of the State of Texas pertaining
to Project Spotlight.
4. The Parties agree that the Director shall have supervision and control over the
operations of Project Spotlight to coordinate the sharing of information between the Parties. The
Director shall have the duty to file all reports,grant adjustments,and any other documents mandated
by the State of Texas regarding the Grant. The Parties agree to timely furnish the Director any and
all information necessary to prepare and file mandated reports.
5. The Chief Administrator of each Party to this Agreement shall reserve the right to
assign their personnel to teams,to approve the assignment of teams to probationers, subject to court
orders, and to develop and implement policy concerning the conduct and participation of their
personnel in "Project Spotlight", subject to the terms of the Grant.
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6. The Parties agree that,in the event any personnel assigned to Project Spotlight is cited
as a defendant in any civil lawsuit arising out of his or her official duties as a participant in Project
Spotlight, such personnel will be entitled to the same benefits that such officer would be entitled to
receive had such civil action risen out of any other official act within the scope of his or her duties
as an employee of his or her appointing entity.
A. The Parties to this Agreement are governmental units as defined in the Texas
Tort Claims Act, Chapter 101,Texas Civil Practice& Remedies Code. Each Party reserves
the right to assert all rights available to it under the Tort Claims Act, including, but not
limited to, immunity from suit and liability and limitation of damages for all claims that are
subject to the Tort Claims Act.
B. Each Party to this Agreement agrees that no other Party to this Agreement
shall have liability for the actions or omissions of an individual employed by another Party
to this Agreement,regardless of the location where such individual's actions occurred. Each
Party agrees that it is solely responsible for the actions and omissions of its employees and
officers. The Parties acknowledge that "Project Spotlight" calls for cooperation among the
entities that are parties to this agreement, but that the personnel assigned to "Project
Spotlight" are solely the agents of their assigning entity and are not the agents of any other
party to this Agreement.
7. In the event that the operation by personnel assigned to "Project Spotlight"of a
vehicle donated or loaned to "Project Spotlight" results in personal injuries and\or property damage
or loss, the Party to this Agreement responsible for assigning said personnel to the project shall be
liable for any such personal injuries and\or property damage or loss,provided that such party would
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be liable under the Texas Tort Claims Act. Each party expressly waives all claims against every
other party for compensation for personal injury or death occurring as a consequence of the
performance of this agreement, except for acts in violation of law.
8. Each Party to this agreement represents that the person signing this agreement on
behalf of said entity is fully authorized and empowered to do so.
9. This Agreement shall be deemed effective on the date the Agreement is signed by the
last party to sign the Agreement, and shall terminate on the date the Grant or any extension of the
Grant expires.
Signed and executed this the day of °-
TOM VANDERGRIFF CITY OF VORT WORTH
TARRANT COUNTYDG /yam By:
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS / rsis�itl �,Qnot?7t ,
LARRY(A. THOMPSON CITY OF ARLI GT N
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY By: William F. Studer, Jr.
Approved as to Form* Deputy City Manager
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DONALD R. SMITH ATI M ED BY
DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS Awl
DEPARTMENT OF TARRANT COUNTY
*By law,the District Attorney's Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal documents on behalf of
its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal document on behalf of other parties. Our review of this
document was conducted solely from the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of this document was offered
solely for the benefit of our client. Other parties should not rely on this approval, and should seek review and approval
by their own respective attorney(s).
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Cc iminil Justice M%ision
CKC'ce of the Governor
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Austin,7a0s 78711
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.Focusing.Resources to Prevent Crime
in Texas Neighborhoods
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Project Spotlight
FocwingResowces to Prevent Crime in
Texas Neighborhoods
Background
The Governor's Criminal Justice Division is proposing a comprehensive community based
juvenile justice initiative involving public-private partnerships that will be implemented in the
seven largest urban counties in Tews• This innovative initiative%will involve the
collaboration of multiple stale agencies and local govenunental entities that deal with at-risk
youths as vel;as local gnus roots comrnw ity organisations,faith-based organizations,
private foundations, and corporate foundations. The centerpiece of this initiative will be the
Governor's project Spotlight. The 70h Texas Legislature included this$3.3 million program
in the budget of the Governor's CtiniLrtal Justice Division.
Program Summary
Project Spotlight is a partnership betwecn police and juvenile and adult probation officers that
provides high crime areas a ne%v tool to enforce the terms of probation and paroie of youths
and young adults in that neighborhood The teams of police and probation officers provide
intensive supervision and surveillance,even maldng evening visits to the homes of youthful
probationers to ensure the conditions of probation are being met.
Each community will have three[cams of throe individuals,a juvenile probation ofricer,adult
supervision officer,and a law enforcement officer,assigned to a high crime neighborhood
within their county. These nine individuals will fonn the Project Spotlight team and work
together to provide youths and young adatts who are on probation intensive supervision and
surveillance, The team members will coordinate their efforts,share information tivith each
other,and ensure that youths and young adults are held acoaunuble for their actions while in
the commrurity.
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Program Benefits
Nov resources--EPO County will receive approximately$400,000 arutually for the
implementation of Project Spotlight. This will allow each community to hire dine new
positions(three Juvenile probation officers,three adult supervision officers,and three Jaw
enforcement orricers)to assist in their-,!forts to combat trim-,in targeted comma nitics.
Collaboration and coordination-Traditionally throe his not been a great deal of
commnnieation and coordination between juvenile a-nd adult correctional agencies and law
enforcement. Each agency expends a great deal of resources to provide services to youth and
young adults in high crime neighborhood communities. Police and corrections agencies may
be able to achieve corrunon goals—such ns crime mductiou—more effectively through
collaboration
Information sharing to achieve common goals--Police and community supervision
R' ao ncies each indhidaally possess a great&,ah of valuable Wormation rcgarding youth and
young adults in targeted corrimw hits. Much of this information is not readily shared with
each other. folic-,officers mai'not beaware of certain youth at niglit or associating
themselves with certain people. Lik-ewise police officers possess a great deal of information
regarding gang activity and the activities of youths that would be important for probation
officers.
Extending partnerships-Project Spotlight not only offers police aad corrections agencies a
specific resource to hold youths accountable,it alsa stresses commtuvty involvement and the
coordination of many existing resources. Neighborhood organizations,cluirehics,and
businesses are al!encouraged to assist in building a continuum of services that arc offered to
Spotligbi.clients as well as offor at-risk youtlis and adults wlio live in the targeted area.
Services Provided
Supervisiou/surveiliance-This program is a high intensity community-based supervision
and sLuveillance project. Youths NQ1 possess very strict conditions of probation that are
expected to be adliered to, The teams of law enforcement and probation officers will protide
announced and unannewiced contacts and 1 orno visits to clients in the targeted neighborhood.
The contact will be constant and the youths,,will possess an increased zvarencss of the
presence of these policelcommunity supervision teams.
Case management--Service plan development arad the delivery of servicer shall be
developed based on the individual needs of the youth and families and may include but are
not lirnited to:a)individual group and fanvly counseling,b)case coordination,c)substance
abuse testing,treatment or referral,d)mental health referrals,e)progress and dischargc
reports,and f)preparation and transportation for court appearances.
Family]Development-Family development services will be established that provide parents
the necessary skills,resources,and support effort to strengthen the family units. Referrals for
services may include but are not limited to parent support groups,multi-family support
groups,mid parenting workshops.
Youth Devdopment-Youth development services will be provided to all Spotlight clients.
Services shalt include but are not limited to life s'.:olls instructions and training,decision
making skills development,social skills dcvclopment,educational and vocational assistant-,,
physical fitness,andhealth care.
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Program Description
Orientation period—The orientation period will be crucial to the success of the program.
Immediately after a youth/aduit is placed on probation they will be provided an overview of
the Project Spotlight program and the terms of their community supervision. Within 24
hours,the team will conduct a home visit where they will provide a more through review of
the perarneters and conditions of the program. The clients N%ill be placed on level one
supervision status with a nwunium of five contacts per week for the first 30 days of the
program.
It will be in the first few weeks of the prograv that the clients Nvill feel the increased
awareness of their presence in the community, It is imperative in the early stages of the
program that the youth/adults feel as though the"Spotlight-Ls an them."
Placement eligibility—The program will sen•c youths and adults who hsvebecn adjudicuted
delinquent or criminal by a court tad who are formally placed on Spotlight supervision hili
specific conditions of probation. Al0:ough wC will communicate and coordinate with the
paroling agencies(TYC,TDCI)about Spotlight efforts,the Spotlight teams will not atrrently
serve patoling clients. =
A risk assessment tool will be available to the communitics wishing to classify the risk of the
clients being placed on probation. The program is intended to serve youths and young admits
who are placed on probation and possess the highest risk factors. Many of these clients may
have committed crimes against a person or involved in offenses in which a gun was involved
Phis intensive community-based supervision program will offer the utmost stuvcillance and
provide clients with the"last chance"opportunity to succeed in a eotnmur ity based setting.
Continued violations of probation ii ill reault in revocations and a removal from the
community into a secure residential environment.
Supervision—Spotlight teams will provide a minimutn of five face-lo-face contacts with each
client for the first With of supervisioa. After the first month,Spotiiglrt clients should receive
an average of three to five contacts per week depending upon the client's adjustment to
community supervision.
The teams will patrol together in the afternoons and evenings making ten to 15 home visits
M day. It should not be uncommon for a team to stop at a park or a street comer where
youths congregate to determine where probationers are present and to show the youths of the
neighborhood that police and probation work together.
There may also be contacts and visits that occur individwrlly and not as a team. Probation
officers may wish to Visit youtlu at school,corurnauity recreation centers,in their offices,or
any other community location. We envision the teams to work primarily 3:00 p.m.to 11:00
p.m.shifts. Many of the contacts and home visits will occur after 6:00 p.m.in the evertntg.
Caseloads/program capacity—The average caseload for each probation officer will be
between ten and I5 clients. Under no circumstances will the juvenile or adult probation
officer carry caseloads higher than 15 individua!s. The entire Project Spotlight target arca
will be supertiisingbetween 75 e.1d 90 youths by the three Spotlight teams.
Ungth of service—The average length of stay on Spotlight supervision will range between
six and nine months. This will depend upon the judge's court order and the youths'progress
while under supeMsian.
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Security--'Mc police officer members of the team will provide tiie security for team
merubcrs when malting evening home visits. Police officers are sensitive to the mi-umer in
which the home is approached and also to exit areas should the probationer seek to evade the
contact.
Once security issues are addressed,the contact proceeds like a typical probation honie visit
The officer will make every effort to not alarm the parents and family members regard iio
their presence and will emphasize courtesy and professionalism.
The t=is may travel in marked or tuuziarked cars depending upon the desires of tcant
members. The Spotlight budget will include dollars to purchase body armor,flaslilights,
handcuffs,windbreakers,hand-held radios,binoculars,cameras,and computer laptops to
assist in providing the adequate level of security for the team members. The use of electronic
monitoring may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending upon the court's approval of
such devices-
Budget
Estimated Budget EY 2000
Salaries and fringe benefits........................... ......... .. ....................... •....$350,000
(Nine positions—three juvenile probation officers,three adult community supervision
officers, three police officer)
Equipment.. ......... ........................ ................,... .................................... $3x,000
(Radios cameras,computers,vests,etc.)
Estimated Budget FY 2001
Salaries and fringe benefits .......... ................. ..............................__.... $350,000
(Nine positions—three juvenile probation officers,three adult conuauaity supervision
officers,three police)
TOTAL 1~Y 2000 and 2001 .............................................................$750,000
Outcomes
Percent reduction in the violent crime rate in targeted areas.
Target.- art annual average reduction of 20%in the violent crime rate for all targeted areas.
Definition: The annual average percent reduction in the rate of violent crime for all targeted
areas. Violent crime is defined as capital murder,murder,manslaughter,aggravated sexual
assault,sexual assault,robbery,and aggravated assault. Local lav enforcement officers
administering the Project Spotlight program define all targeted areas. Data are obtained from
local law enforcermrit agencies by November 1,2000. Non-cumulative.
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Percent increase in the number of arrests made as a result of Project
Spotlight.
Target: an annual average 20%increase in the number of arrests made by local law
enforcement team;in all targeted areas as a result of Project Spotlight as compared to the
number of arrests niade by local law enforcement teams previously assigned to all targeted
areas.
Definition: The annual average percent increase in the number of arrests made by local law
enforcement teams in all targeted areas as a result of Project Spotlight as eoniparcd to V'c
number of arrests made by local law enforcement teams previously assigned to all targeted
areas. Local law enforcement officers administering the project Spotlight program define all
targeted areas. Bata are obtained from tocal law enforcement agencies by November 1,2000.
Noncumulative.
Number of community supervision or parole violations identified and
resulting in revocation of community supervision or parole.
Target: The goal is an average thirty percent increase in the number of eonununity
supervision or parole`violations identified. The current estimated number of corrununity
supervision or paroleviolations is 1,030 for all targeted areas.
DeFinitioa: The percent increase in the number of community supervision or parole
violations identified,which result in revocation of commmiity supervision or parole
privileges. Local law enforcement officers administering the Project Spotlight program
define all targeted areas. Data are obtained from local law enforcement agencies by
November 1,2000. Cumulative.
Percentage of youth/adults re-arrested within six months of successfully
completing community supervision.
Target: an average recidivism rate of 25%for youthsladults in all targeted areas.
Definition: The average percent of yoeth/adults in all targeted areas that are re-arrested. Re-
arrested is defined as adjudicated or convicted of felony offenses within sir mortlis of
successfully completing community supervision. Data are obtalued from local law
enforcement agencies. Non-cumulative.
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Criminal Justice Division
Office of the Governor
Post Mace Dox 12428
' Austin,Tcxas 75711
(512)463•1S19
Project Spotlight
Implementation Plan
1. Site Selection—Realizing that approximately forty-five juveniles and forty-five adult
clients can be served, each cominuuity should select a target arca that can easily support
these numbers. The primary consideration for site selection should be an arca'Aith a
high concentration of crime and delinquency (including high levels of drub activity or
gang involvcinent).
2. Sharing of Information--The three main Spotlight alerlcies should immediately engage
in discussions regarding the sharing of information between team members. Any
potential barriers should be immediately addressed. An interagency an eemetit
reg•.uding the sharing of information shoWd be prepared by Spotlight agencies.
I Commuauty involvement—In the implementation of this prograir,we encourage as
inuch i evolvement as possible from a wide variety of community leaders and
stakeholders.
4. Notification of Judges—Meeting with the juvenile judges should take place iminedialely
to inform them of this new resource, Their "buy-in"will be important to the success of
Elie program.
5. Office locations and work spaces--Wherever possible agencies should cncounage each
other to share resources including existing office space. Having office space in the
cornmunity for supervision contacts will be important.
6. Advertise and hire staff–This program will require the most experienced and seasoned
officers to provide Spotlight supervision. Includes individuals who possess a great deal of
experience working with troubled youth and young adult will be imporinnt to Elle success
of the program.
7.- "-E:volveYoai.prii�"a�i description-This program description is meant to provide a guide
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_;ror tiYe esi<{l�lishmejit;of this program. We strongly believe in the uniqueness of each
',• ,•*�cbMuiiuiliry"�aii 'belic-e that the program will be molded to fit the needs of each.
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Exhibit B
Budget Narrative: Project Spotlight
I. Estimated Program Income:
Provide the estimated amounts of program income to be earned by the grant project and
the source(s)of such income.
The project does not anticipate earning any program income.
II. Personnel:
Provide the amounts requested for the year in each of the two categories— salaries and
fringe. State the purposes for the personnel, the number of full-time equivalents to be
funded and the total amount of fringe benefits.
Total: $368,146
Salaries: $280,031 Fringe: $88,115
(2) Police Officers $28,728 X 100% of time= $57,457
(1) Police Officer $40,390 X 100% of time= $40,390
(6) Probation Officers $30,364 X 100% of time= $182,184
These (9) full-time equivalents will provide the following services: police officers will
provide security during home visits and operate motor vehicles carrying probation officers
making assigned home visits; probation officers will provide enhanced supervision of
assigned probationers in the community during high-risk hours.
III. Professional and Contractual:
Provide the overall amount of requested funding for professional or contractual services.
List each contract, including the purposes and funding amounts.
Total= None
IV. Travel and Training:
Provide the amounts of requested funding for each of the three travel categories that are
applicable to the project. The categories are: local mileage(for day-today activities), in-
state travel and training costs, and out-of-state travel and training costs. For each
provide the requested amount of funding along with narrative that explains the general
purposes for the travel and the policies that will be use for expending the costs, including
personal car reimbursements rates,hotel costs,per diem, and transportation.
Total: $4,500
1. Local Mileage: None
2. In-state travel and training = $4,500
Costs will be used to send project staff to training conferences within Texas that will
teach skills related to supervision of high-risk juveniles and/or that are related to
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participating in Project Spotlight. Costs will be expended using county travel policies,
which includes $30 per diem, $.31 per mile for personal vehicle travel, and $70 per night
for hotel. Rental car and coach airfare, if needed, will be purchased at lowest possible
fees. Additional costs may include conference fees and tuition, hotel and airport parking
fees, and ground transportation.
3. Out-of-state travel and training costs= None
V. Equipment:
Provide the amounts for equipment including the type of and purposes for equipment.
List equipment within specific categories of the types of equipment or by individual items
of equipment.
Total: $39,600
I. Computer Equipment = $16,000
The costs of(4) laptop computers to be used during supervision activities to access
client database information and to record case notes.
2. Radios= $23,850
The costs of (9) two-way police radios plus programming and service support.
Radios are used to provide additional security and enhance communication among
officers'supervision activities.
VI. Supplies:
Provide the estimated costs for supplies of each of the following seven categories: Office
supplies, furniture, project supplies, vehicle operating costs, costs for space,
communication costs, and services and other costs.
Total: $37,774
1. Office Supplies: $900
2. Fumiture: None
3. Project Supplies: $12,159
Costs will include text books and reference materials, clothing and uniform costs,
firearms supplies and badges for (3) police and officers and (6) probation officers.
(Firearms supplies are for law enforcement personnel solely.)
4. Vehicle Operating Costs: $9,510
Costs are for project assigned vehicles to transport project personnel to make client
visits in community neighborhoods.
5. Space: None
6. Communication Costs: $6,381
Costs are for cellular phone service for(9) officers and alphanumeric paging devices.
7. Services and Other Costs: $8824, for miscellaneous services.
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VII. Indirect Costs:
Provide the amount requested for indirect costs. If applicant has a current
approved cost.allocation plan, then state the rate below and attach the
relevant page from the plan to show the approved rate. If applicant does
not have an approved plan, then the amount under this category cannot
exceed two-percent of the total direct charges requested in CJD funds.
None are permitted.
Year 1
Category CJD Grantee In-Kind Total
Personnel $ 368,146 $ 368,146
Professional & Contractual -
Travel and Training $ 4,500 $ 4,500
Equipment $ 39,580 $ 39,580
Supplies $ 37,774 $ 37,774
Total Direct Costs $ 450,000 $ 450,000
Indirect Costs $ $
Totals: $ 450,000 $ - $ - $ 450,000
Year 2
Category CJD Grantee In-Kind Total
Personnel $ 454,307 $ 454,307
Professional & Contractual -
Travel and Training $ 4,500 $ 4,500
Equipment $ 3,804 $ 3,804
Supplies $ 18,647 $ 18,647
Total Direct Costs $ 481,258 $ 481,258
Indirect Costs $ $
Totals: $ 481,258 $ - $ - $ 481,258
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
George W.Bush Richard Nedelkoff
Governor
Director
GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE NOTICE
SF-00-X23-14929 Tarrant County
Project Spotlights
THIS ACCEPTANCE NOTICE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO CJD BY October 30, 1999. IF WE DO NOT
RECEIVE THIS NOTICE BY THE DEADLINE, FUNDING FOR THIS GRANT WILL BE WITHDRAWN.
The authorized official, financial officer, and project director, referred to below as grantee officials, for this grant
project must read the following and indicate agreement by signing this acceptance notice below:
• By signing this agreement, the authorized official for the grantee accepts the grant award.
• The grantee officials agree to the terms of the grant. These terms include that the grantee will abide by all rules in
Chapter 3 of the Texas Administrative Code, the 1999 Governor's Criminal Justice Plan for Texas, and the
Uniform Grant Management Standards.
• The grantee officials agree that none of the grant funds or matching funds will be used to influence the outcome of
any election, the passage or defeat of legislation, or the funding of any grant.
• It is understood that a violation of any term of the grant will result in the Criminal Justice Division placing a
temporary hold on grant funds, permanently deobligating all or part of the grant funds, requiring
reimbursement for funds already spent, or barring the organization from receiving future grants.
• The grantee officials understand that they must satisfy all special conditions placed on this grant before receiving
any funds.
• The grantee officials understand that the project is limited to four budget adjustments during the grant period.
• The position designated by the authorized official to request grant adjustments is the:
THE PROJECT DIRECTOR L3FINANCIAL OFFICER (Select One) Certified ByON OF
;ignatur of Project Director Si at Wa of Financial Officer
Carey D. Cockerell, Director Renee Tidwell, Tarrant County Auditor
lame & Title (must print or type) Name& Title (must print or type)
2701 Kimbo Road 100 E. Weatherford St_
)fficial Agency Mailing Address Official Agency Mailing Address
Fort Worth, TX 76111 Fort Worth, TX 76196-0103
'ity/Zip Code City/Zip Code
817/838--4643 817/838-4646 817/884-1205 817/884-1104
elephone Number Fax Number Telephone Number Fax Number
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Signature of Authorized ffi
Tom Vandergriff a_ County Judge
Name & Title (must print or type)
100 E. Weatherford St.
Official Agency Mailing Address
Fort Worth, TX 76196-0101
Exhibit City/Zip Code
817/884-1441 817/884-2793
Telephone Number Fax Number
City of Fort Worth, Texas
4varjor And Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
3/21/00 G-12858 1 35SPOT 1 of 2
SUBJECT OPERATION SPOTLIGHT GRANT AND AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant
County to establish Operation Spotlight; and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance specifying the authorized positions in the Police Department,
increasing by two the number of authorized police officer positions.
DISCUSSION:
The Office of the Governor contacted Tarrant County Juvenile Services and advised that they would be
one of six sites throughout the state eligible for a two-year grant to establish Operation Spotlight. This
project is based on Operation Nightlight in Boston, and has been a highly successful program in
reducing violent crime. It will be a partnership between the police departments of Arlington and Fort
Worth and juvenile/adult probation officers. Two teams will be established in Fort Worth; one in the
76106 zip code area and the other in the 76105/76119 area. Both teams will consist of a police officer,
juvenile probation officer and adult probation officer. They will provide intensive monitoring and
supervision of high risk and/or violent probationers and will ensure that information regarding
probationers within the selected high crime areas is shared with law enforcement officers in the vicinity.
It is necessary to increase the authorized number of police officer positions to maintain the
department's existing staffing level. The grant will provide 100% reimbursement of all operating costs.
The Police Department's authorized strength is currently 1,202 civil service positions, as follows:
Deputy Chief 5
Captain 12
Lieutenant 46
Sergeant 124
Corporal/Detective 188
Police Officer 827
Total 1,202
Upon approval of this recommendation, the assignment of civil service positions authorized for the
Police Department will be as follows:
Deputy Chief 5
Captain 12
Lieutenant 46
Sergeant 124
Corporal/Detective 188
Police Officer 829
Total 1,204
City of Fort Worth, Texas
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER I LOG NAME FPAGE
3/21/00 G-12858 35SPOT 2 of 2
SUBJECT OPERATION SPOTLIGHT GRANT AND AGREEMENT
Year 1 Costs -Two Authorized Positions (Police Officer)
Salaries ($34,476 x 2) $68,952
Health Insurance ($2,905 x 2) 5,810
Retirement ($3,951 x 2) 7,902
Medicare ($500 x 2) 1,000
Uniform Allowances ($250 x 2) 500
Total $84,164
Year 2 Costs - Two Authorized Positions (Police Officer)
Salaries ($36,204 x 2) $72,408
Health Insurance ($3,502 x 2) 7,004
Retirement ($4,149 x 2) 8,298
Medicare ($525 x 2) 1,050
Uniform Allowances ($250 x 2) 500
Total $89,260
The grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor is for two years. The
Operation Spotlight Grant is non-renewable. At the conclusion of the two-year grant period, the Police
Department will evaluate the effectiveness of the program and make a decision whether to propose
continuation of the program and related authorized positions through alternate funding sources.
ti FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
Libby Watson 6183 t'/1 WOVE+
Originating Department Head: CITY COUNCIL
Ralph Mendoza 4-8386 (from) MAR 21 2000
Additional Information Contact: �&—
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Ralph Mendoza 4-8386 CitySaomry•of the
Adopted Ordinance No. �3