HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21825-08-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21825-08-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$135,656.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 PAUL
COVE ELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
JUSTICE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING EDUCATIONAL COURSES,
REGISTRATION FEES, ASSOCIATED TRAVEL EXPENSES AND
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES FOR THE FORT WORTH
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CRIME LAB; 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 $135,656.00, subject to receipt of the Fiscal
Year 2015 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the United States
Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, for the purpose of funding educational courses,
registration fees, associated travel expenses and equipment and software upgrades for the Fort
Worth Police Department's Crime Lab.
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repealed.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:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 11, 2015
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION. Approved on 8/11/2015 - Ordinance No. 21825-08.2015
DATE: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: C-27416
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SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded„ the Fiscal Year 2015 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of
Justices in Amount of$135,656.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the National
Institute of Justice and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICT'S)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2015 Paul
CoverdelI Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the United States Department of Justice„ National
Institute of Justice, in the amount of 135,656.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the National) Institute of Justice; and
. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
Grants Fund in the amount 135,656.00„ upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice's Fiscal Year 2015 Paul Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grants Prograrn provides funding to state and local governments to
improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services and to eliminate backlogs in the analysis of forensic
evidence.
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) is requesting funding under the Fiscal Year 2015 Paul
Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant to cover the costs of educational courses, regiis ration
fees, associated travel expenses and equipment and software upgrades for F 'PD°s Crime Lab. if
awarded, $20„042.00 of the grant funds will be used to pay for training-related costs, such as expenses
related to attending conferences„ workshops and classes. A total amount of$5,523.00 will be used
purchase necessary software upgrades. "The software upgrades will improve the efficiency of the Crime
Lab. FWPD will use the amount of$6„500.00 of the awarded funds to acquire preventative maintenance
services for three comparison microscopes used by the Firearms Unit. Additiionallly, a total amount of
$90,000.00 in grant funds will be utilized to address the equipment needs oft the Crime Lab. The funs will
be used to purchase a Gas Chromatograph Flame Ionization Detector. F4dW'PD"s use of grant funs will aid
in achieving the program objective of improving the quality and timeliness of forensic services,
The warranties and useful lives for the equipment range from 5 years to 20 years. When the equipment
reaches the n of either its warranty or useful life, FWPD ill evaluate the permissible and available
options for replacing the equipment. While F PD°s priorities are based on crime trends and available
technology, in Fiscal Year 2020, FWPD will evaluate funding options based on the permissible and
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available sources.
FWPD has requested a 10 percent indirect cost fee t o o ffset the administrative costs incurred by the City.,
No matching funds are required under this grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval oft above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption oft 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 451891 035423 000 A35 656.00
4) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035423 010 $135.656.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Rudolph Jackson (61 99)
Originating Department Head: Rhonda K. Robertson (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Sash a an (4243)
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