HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21850-09-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21850-0®-2015
AN ORDINANCE INC As G THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT
FROM THE OFFICE OFT E ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS,CRIME VICTIM SERVICES
DIVISION,FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A BILINGUAL, SPANISH-LANGUAGE VICTIM
ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST WHO CAN PROVIDE CONSISTENT SERVICES THROUGHOUT
THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO
NEED SPANISH-LANGUAGE BILINGUAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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
$84,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Crime Victim Services Division,
for the purpose of funding a bilingual, Spanish-language victim assistance specialist who can provide consistent services
throughout the Fort Worth Police Department for victims and their families who need Spanish-language bilingual services.
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hereby expressly repealed.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: September 1, 2015
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Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/1/2015 -Ordinance No. 21850-09-2015 & Resolution No.
4506-09-2015
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DATE: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27441
LOG NAME: 35FY160AG
SUBJECT:
_.Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant
from the Office oft the Attorney General in an Amount Not to Exceed $34,000.00, Authorize Execution of a
Contract with the Office of the Attorney General, Adopt Resolution in Order to Make Required Assurances
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (All...t... COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1 Ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2010-2017 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant from the
Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Crime Victim Services Division;
2.. Authorize the acceptance of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $34,000.00, if awarded;
3„ Authorize the execution of a contract with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas;
4. Adopt the attached resolution to make the assurances required by the Victim Coordinator and Liaison
Grant; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$84,000.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant will fund a bilingual, Spanish-language Victim Assistance
Specialist position within the Fort Worth Police Department, The Victim Assistance Specialist will provide
support throughout the Fort Worth Police Department to victims and their families who need Spanish
language bilingual services. This position is responsible for working with victims of violent crimes to
provide information on the law enforcement process, victims" rights, local resources and crime victims"
compensation, The Office of the Attorney General began funding this program in September 2008 an
has continued to fund the program for seven years.
Funding in the amount of 34„000.00 will provide the Victim Assistance Specialist's salary for 24 months.
The associated fringe benefits will be covered by the General Fund. The City of ort Worth is not required
to provide rnatching funds. Indirect costs are not an elli,gible budget category under this grant.
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
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current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted fqr-gjbLMAqgggfs ice udolph Jackson (6 888)
Originating Department Head: Rhonda K. Robertson (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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