HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21885-09-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21885-09-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED CEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,932.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IUSING OVERTIME COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FORT WORTH MULTI-AGENCY TASK
FORCE; 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$118,932.00, subject to receipt of reimbursement funds, for the purpose of reimbursing overtime
costs associated with the City of Fort Worth Police Department's participation in the Drug Enforcement
Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Victoria Honey, A;wryt4� . y Attorney Mai y a, k4 'I �'Se ° Itary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 15, 2015
Ordinance No. 21885-09-2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/15/2015 - Ordinance No. 21885-09-20115
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DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27
LOG NAME: 35F'Y16DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration to Participate in the Drag Enforcement Adm nistration Fort Wort ulti-Agency Task Faroe,
Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in the Amount of$116„932,00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council,
1. Authorize the execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-
Agency Task Force-,
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in the amount of$116,932.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the arnount of 116,932.00, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Administration
(D A) Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force (Task Force) since its creation in 1985. Officers assigned to
the Task Force perform activities designed to disrupt illicit drug trafficking in the Tarrant County area. The
duties of the Task Force include gathering and reporting intelligence data related to trafficking narcotics
and dangerous drugs„ conducting undercover operations, and engaging in other traditional methods of
investigation,
Currently, there are five officers assigned to the Task Force. Pursuant to the Agreement, the DEA will
reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the officers” overtime costs. Additionally„ the Agreement reimburses
the City of Fort Worth for a portion of one clerical employee's salary for performing administrative tasks
related to the Task Force.
Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide
matching funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the Police Department is responsible for the
collection and deposit of funds due to the City,, Upon approval of the above recommendations, execution
oft the Agreement, adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and receipt of the reimbursement,
these funds will be deposited! into the Grants Fund.
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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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