HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21904-09-2015 ORDINANCE NO.21904-09-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $214,890.61
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE TARRANT COUNTY 9-1-1 DISTRICT FOR THE
PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS' REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM,FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING FURNITURE, TRAINING AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS
FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER; 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
General Fund in the amount of $214,890.61 for the Police Department, subject to receipt of a
reimbursement from the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District for the Public Safety Answering Points'
Reimbursement Program, for the purpose of funding furniture, training and other related items for the
Communications Center.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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,Assistant bitly Attorney Mary J. � , Ci Seer tart'
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 29,2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/29/2015 -'Ordinance No. 21904-09-2015
DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18567
LOG NAME: 35FY15TC911 PSAPASSISTANCEPROGRAM
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County 9-1-1 District in the Amount of$214,890.61 for the
Public Safety Answering Points'Assistance Reimbursement Program for Fiscal Year 2015 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of funds from Tarrant County 9-1-1 District for Fiscal Year 2015 in the
amount of$214,890.61 for the Public Safety Answering Points'Assistance Reimbursement Program; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of$214,890.61 for the Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
Tarrant County 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points' Assistance Reimbursement Program (PSAP) was
initiated to help ensure that emergency response communication units throughout the county are provided
up-to-date training, equipment, and operating tools. To apply, a local jurisdiction must expend a specified
amount of funds in direct support of their emergency response communication units. These expenses can
be for supplies, training, equipment, or other items with direct linkages to emergency response
communication efforts. Once the threshold is met, the jurisdiction can receive a pro-rated amount based
on population.
The Police Department will use its reimbursement to pay for furniture, training, and other related items for
the Communications Center. For Fiscal Year 2015, the Police Department anticipates using its
reimbursement as follows:
Overtime for training $46,260.00
Recruiters $21,997.00
New hire test $18,301.00
Dues $ 1,529.00
Chair repair $ 450.00
Patches/communication jackets $ 1,222.00
Security system $15,811.00
Air ducts $ 7,800.00
Chairs $ 4,975.00
Furniture $ 661.00
Sensor lights $ 400.00
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Excel program $ 285.00
Mileage for recruiting $ 706.00
Ice machine $ 5,319.00
Oven vent $ 375.00
Vent a hood $ 367.50
Microwaves $ 340.00
TCOLE training $ 2,657.00
9-1-1 training $ 3,342.00
Leadership training $ 896.00
Association of Public Officials Conference (APCO) $ 4,962.00
National Emergency Number Association (NENA) training $ 2,865.00
NICE recording/schedule software conference/training $ 4,698.00
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - Basic Telecommunicator $ 300.00
Training (TEEX)
Software $68,372.11
Total$214,890.61
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund. The Police Department is responsible for the collection and
deposit of funds due to the City.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2) GG01 511210 0357101 $46,260.00
2) GG01 531200 0357101 $40,298.00
2) GG01 524010 0357101 $14,201.50
2) GG01 522030 0357101 $23,804.00
2) GG01 532130 0357101 $706.00
2) GG01 539010 0357101 $1,529.00
2) GG01 531180 0357101 $19.720.00
2) GG01 539120 0351301 $68,372.11
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by
Originating Department Head: Chief Rhonda Robertson (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Shallah Graham (4229)
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