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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21721-04-2015 I Ordinance No. 21721-04-2015 } AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,036.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE 2014 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE PROGRAM FROM THE j NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY THAT AID IN QUICK INCIDENT CLEARANCE AND MITIGATION; 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$160,036.00, subject to receipt of the 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, for the purpose of purchasing equipment and technology that aid in quick incident clearance and mitigation. i SECTION 2. i 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed. r SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. i I APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY I ' I i Assistant City Attorne 1 �� �. -� p„A Mary J. K I ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 14. 2015 I i 1 I i i City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication _. l `COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 4/14/2015: Ordnance No: 21721 0 -2015;&.Resolution _ __� _ ___ No 4434 04=2015 _ � i DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27260 LOG NAME: 35NCTCOG14 CALLFORPROJECTS SUBJECT: Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, Reimbursement Funds from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $160,036.00, Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement and Adopt Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) i RECOMMENDATION: i It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, reimbursement funds from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program ► in an amount not to exceed $160,036.00; f 2. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program; 6 3. Adopt the attached resolution to make assurances as suggested by the North Central Texas Council of Governments; and I 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in an amount not to exceed $160,036.00 upon receipt of the funding. i I I DISCUSSION: j In 2003, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) began providing Incident Management Training for all responders in the region. The goal of the NCTCOG Freeway Incident Management Training Program is to initiate a common, coordinated response to traffic incidents. The program objectives include building partnerships, enhancing safety for emergency personnel, reducing upstream traffic accidents, improving the efficiency of the transportation system and improving air quality in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. F In support of the Incident Management Training Program, NCTCOG is conducting the 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program. The goal of the program is to assist agencies in purchasing equipment and technology that will advance program objectives. The Fort Worth Police Department is seeking to purchase equipment and technology that will aid in quick incident clearance and mitigate crashes. If funding is awarded, NCTCOG will provide reimbursements to the City for the City's purchase of the equipment and technology. The reimbursements are done in two phases: the first phase ends on September 30, 2015 and the second phase ends on September 30, 2016. Agencies receiving funds through the program are not required to provide a local match. Logname: 35NCTCOG14 CALLFORPROJECTS Page 1 of 2 NCTCOG uses a competitive selection process to determine which agencies will receive funding. While not required to qualify for funding under this program, adoption of a resolution which states that the City supports the objectives of the program will likely increase the City's application score. Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code provides authority for local governments to enter into I Interlocal Agreements. i Under this grant, the Police Department is able to fund unmet needs for traffic control and scene management. This needs include traffic cones, safety vests, message boards, mapping software and a vehicle. Each of these items have various expected useful-life. The police department's priorities are i based on ever changing crime trends and technology. When the items need to be replaced based on F useful-life and/or warranties, the police department will evaluate all funding options available and permissible. FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: i The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the F current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. I FUND CENTERS: TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers 4) GR76 451409 035203XXX000 $160,036.00 44) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035203XXX010 $160,036.00 CERTIFICATIONS: I' Submitted for City Manager's Office b Rudolph Jackson (6199) Originating Department Head: Rhonda K. Robertson (4231) Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243) I i I i I i I f i I f i i Logname: 35NCTCOG14 CALLFORPROJECTS Page 2 of 2