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Ordinance No. 21726-04-2015
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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00, ALL SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF A FISCAL YEAR 2016 STATE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE STATE
OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE FORT WORTH ZERO TOLERANCE TEAM
BALLISTIC SHIELD AND DEPLOYMENT VAN PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. i
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 $80,000.00, all subject to receipt of a Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice
Assistance Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the purpose
of implementing the Fort Worth Zero Tolerance Team Ballistic Shield and Deployment Van Project. j
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 I
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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. f
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This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY I
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:April 14, 2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION- 'A' proved on 4/14%2015' Ordinance Na. 21726 04-2015°& Resolution
N.o. 4435-4:
DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27259 i
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LOG NAME: 35CJD16 STATEJAG j
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice
Assistance Grant in the Amount of$80,000.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal i
Justice Division, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 State
Justice Assistance Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the
amount of$80,000.00 to implement the Fort Worth Police Department Zero Tolerance Team Ballistic i
Shield and Deployment Van Project;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division for the Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice Assistance Grant;
3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of$80,000.00 and to make
assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
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4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$80,000.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office funds projects throughout the state
of Texas under the State Justice Assistance Grant Program. The Fort Worth Police Department submitted
an application for the Fort Worth Police Department Zero Tolerance (ZT) Team Ballistic Shield and
Deployment Van Project in the amount of$80,000.00. This project will provide updates to the equipment
and systems utilized by the ZT teams for tactical deployments. There are two components of the
project: ballistic shields and a deployment van. i
The CJD allows up to two percent of the total award amount to be applied towards indirect costs if the j
agency does not have a current, approved indirect cost rate. Staff requests that $1,600.00 of the total f
award amount be used for indirect costs, if the grant is awarded. ;
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The ballistic shields have a five-year warranty. In Fiscal Year 2020, the Police Department will begin
evaluating funding options based on permissible uses from sources available at that time. Since ballistic
shields are related to officer safety, the operating budget will be considered for future replacement. The
deployment van is to expected to have a service life of at least seven years. At that time, the Police
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Department will begin assessing its need for replacement. The police department's priorities are based on
ever changing crime trends and technology. When this item needs to be replaced based on useful-life, j
the Police Department will evaluate all funding options available and permissible.
The CJD requires that the City adopt a resolution to provide assurances that funds will be returned to the
CJD, in full, in the event of loss or misuse of CJD grant funds. The City is also required to designate an
Official authorized to accept, reject or alter the grant. II
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
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
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
4) GR76 451644 035202XXX000 $80,000.00
4) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202XXX010 $80,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Rudolph Jackson (6199) i
Originating Department Head:
Rhonda K. Robertson (4200)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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