HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21844-08-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21.844-08-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED CEIPTS AND APPIZOPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,384.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING
OVERTIME COSTS RELATED TO THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH TEXAS HIGH INTENSITY DRUGTRAFFICKING AREA
TASK FORCE GROUP 2; 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$140,384.00, subject to receipt of reimbursement funds from the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for the purpose of reimbursing overtime costs related to the Fort
Worth Police Department's participation in the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force
Group 2.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 LEGALI'T'Y:
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Victoria I loncy, Assist: rty Attorney Mary .).J. K` � , Cv'ity pry
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 25, 2015
Ordinance No. 21843-08-2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/25/2015 - Ordinance No. 21844-08-2015
DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27428
LOG NAME: 352016 HIDTA
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with nit States Department of Justice, r norc nt
Administration to Participate in orth Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking r Force, Authorize
Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in the Amount of$140,384.00 dot Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council::
1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with United States of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration to participate in the North Texas High Intensity ru Trafficking Area Task
Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds for the overtime costs of eight officers assigned to
the North Texas High Intensity r Trafficking re Task Force in the o of and
. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing esti ate receipts and appropriations in Grants
Fund in the amount of , upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1999, the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States a art e of Justice,
Drug Enforcement Administration ( ) to r s the issue r r ickin in North Texas. The North
Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area ( I ) Group 2 Task Force seeks to reduce the volume of
narcotics and controlled substances being trafficked into and distributed from the North Texas area
through aggressive detection, enforcement and r secution of individuals and enter ris s engaged in
such illegal activities. The HIDTA Group 2 Task Force focuses on jor drug trafficking organizations.
The Fort Worth Police Department currently has eight officers assigned to the HIDTA Group 2 Task
Force. The City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed by the DEA for overtime x s related to the officers'
participation in the HIDTA Group 2 Task Force in amount of
Indirect costs are not allowable expenses under this Agreement. The City of Fort Worth is not required to
provide matching funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the olic is responsible for the
collection and deposit of funs due to the City. Upon approval of the recommendations, execution
of the Agreement, ado i of d appropriation or i nc receipt of the reimbursement,
these funds will be deposited into the Grants Fund.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountiCenters
7 4.5.1391 035423 000 114Q_384M
3) C3 7 5 A IC 035423 010 140,.34 ODD
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Rudolph Jackson (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rhonda Robertson (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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