HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21779-06-2015 Ordinance No. 21779-06-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,156.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
FISCAL YEAR 2016 COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANT
FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING CRIME LABORATORY EQUIPMENT;
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 $36,156.00, subject to receipt of a Fiscal Year 2016 Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for
the purpose of purchasing crime laboratory equipment.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETA Y,
Assistant City Attorney, is aria Honey Mary J. Ka
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 16. 2015
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/16/2016 - Ordinance No. 21779-06-2016 & Resolution
No. 4471-06-2015
DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27343
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SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant in the Amount of$36,156.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, Authorize Execution of Related Agreement, Adopt Resolution and Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council;
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 Coverdell
Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division in the amount of$36,156,00;
2. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division for the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant",
3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount of$36,156.00 and to make
assurances, as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$36,156.00, upon receipt of the grant.
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DISCUSSION:
The Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Texas Governors Office provides funding for state agencies
and local governments throughout the State under the Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant
Program, The purpose of the program is to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science to aid in
the overall reduction in the backlog of non-DNA evidence.
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) is requesting funding under the CJD Fiscal Year 2016
Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the amount of$36,156.00 for Crime Lab
equipment. The grant funds will be used to purchase a digital camera, multi-wavelength photographic ring
light, digital imaging system, specialized fuming cabinet and heat chamber(Ninhydrin Chamber)and
OMNIC software upgrade licenses. The purchase of each piece of equipment will aid in achieving the
program objectives by improving casework flow, enhancing the quality of images through increased
resolutions and improving process times for forensic evidence.
The warranties and useful lives for the equipment range from 5 years to 20 years. When the equipment
reaches the end of either its warranty or useful life, FWPD will evaluate the permissible and available
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options for replacing the equipment. While FWPD's priorities are based on crime trends and available
technology, in Fiscal Year 2020, FWPD will evaluate funding options based on the permissible and
available sources.
Indirect costs are not eligible under this grant. No matching funds are required under this grant. The
grant requires the City to 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 and to designate the official authorized to accept,
reject or alter the grant.
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FISCAL INFORMATION I 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 035202 000 $36156.00
4) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035202 010 $36,156.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Rudolph Jackson (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rhonda K. Robertson (4231)
Additional Information Contact., Sasha Kane (4243)
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