HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21849-09-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21849-09-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,963.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT
FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG
REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING REGISTRATION
FEES, TRAVEL EXPENSES, VALIDATION SERVICES OF NEW DNA TEST KITS AND
PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE FORT WORTH POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S CRIME LABORATORY, TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF FORENSIC DNA
AND DNA DATABASE SAMPLES AWAITING ANALYSIS; 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
$87,963.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Fiscal Year 2015 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction
Grant Program of the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, for the purpose of funding
registration fees, travel expenses, validation services of new DNA test kits and purchase of software enhancements for the
Fort Worth Police Department's Crime Laboratory, to reduce the number of forensic DNA and DNA database samples
awaiting analysis.
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hereby expressly repealed.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:
C
Victoria I Toney,Assistant C.r ttorney Mary J. K.a e 'i S retary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 1,2015
Ordinance No. 21849-09-2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/1/2015 - Ordinance No. 21849-09-2015
DATE: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27440
LOG NAME: 35FY1 5 DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG REDUCTION PROGRAM
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance o , if r e , the Fiscal Year 2015 DNA Capacity
Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant in the Amount of$87,963.00 from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice National Institute of Justice, Authorize Execution of
Related Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL I I )
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize acceptance f, if r , the Fiscal Year 2015 DNA
Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant from the United States Department of
Justice, Office of Justice r r , National Institute of Justice in the amount of 87,963.00;
. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, National Institute Justice; and
. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing i a receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$87,963.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The goal of the United States Department of Justice DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction
Grant Program (Program) is assist eligible States and units of local government in processing,
recording, screening and analyzing forensic DNA and DNA database samples. The Program also seeks
to increase the capacity lic forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to help reduce the number
of forensic DNA and DNA database samples awaiting analysis.
The Fort Worth Police Department ( ) requests Program funding in the amount of$87,963.00 for
registration fees, associated travel expenses, validation rvi s for new DNA test kits and software
enhancement rc for 's Crime Laboratory.
The registration fees and associated travel expenses will pay for staff members to attend various
conferences, workshops and classes. The training will provide staff members with opportunities to stay
-to-date on the newest developments in DNA testing and allow staff members to meet the continuing
education requirements set by the eral Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Quality Assurance
Standards. The validation services for DNA test kits will put the Crime Laboratory into compliance with
FBI database standards which take effect on January 1, 2017. Additionally, the validation services may
contribute to more timely analysis reduction in clo . The software enhancements will improve
quality within the Crime Laboratory, r lin roc ssin reporting routine casework and
reduce the turnaround time for case processing.
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Indirect costs are not eligible under the Program. Matching funds are not required under the Program.
FISCAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt oft grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccounVCenters
4)Q_R76 451891 035423 000 IE_963.00
4} 7 5 035423 010 $5ZL263.QQ
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Rudolph Jackson (61 99)
Originating Department Head: Rhonda Robertson (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Sash a Kane (4243)
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