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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16572-09-2005 N s% Ordinance No r1~~7a~~9-d-m0~ AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $381 427 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2004- 2005 in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the amount of $381 427 for the purpose of funding various programs in the Police Department. 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 16061 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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~,~AFO/~RM AND LEGALITY '~ij~GGG~Ct ~ dU~~ Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. Je--~D"~2~y- ~j.~ (p , '02~~;; City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 9/6/2005 Ordinance No 16572-09-2005 DATE Tuesday September 06 2005 LOG NAME 35CCPDAPPROP REFERENCE NO G-14911 SUBJECT Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund for Equipment for the Police Department RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund by $381 427 from available funds DISCUSSION On August 9 2005 (M&C G-14884) the City Council authorized the City Manager to submit to the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors an amendment of the FY2005 CCPD budget for $381 427 for the following equipment: 1 Intelligence Unit Camera System ($43,296) The Intel Unit is scheduled to receive a surveillance van from federal grant dollars. In order to enhance the functionality the police department recommends the purchase of cameras to be operated by the Gang Unit, Crime Response Teams, SWAT and others to provide a video feed of surveillance operations back to the van 2. Sky Watch Classic Crime Deterrence Surveillance ($67 800) These funds would provide two Sky Watch systems for officers to conduct crime prevention surveillance at events with large crowds such as Mayfest and at parking lots experiencing significant auto thefts or burglaries of motor vehicles. 3 Canines ($29 031) The police department currently has two drug dogs assigned to the CRT and recommend that it be increased to four drug dogs in order to assign one to each division and ensure availability In addition the K 9 unit has an animal that is nearing retirement and requires replacement. 4 Firearms Equipment ($30 000) a. Ammunition Standards Collection ($10 000) Update collection of ammunition for comparison purposes. b Stereomicroscope with Boom ($5 000) Allow the identification of gunpowder soot, foreign material bullet holes of entry and exit, and ricochets on clothing c. Bench Top Fume Hood/Light/Filter ($5 000) Allow the restoration of serial numbers on guns without endangering personnel with fumes. d Miscellaneous Materials ($10 000) Testing supplies to include ordnance gelatin lead plate/rope for tool mark testing cotton boxes for test firing etc. 5 Chemistry Equipment ($211 300) a. FT-IR Unit ($90 000) Current unit is 15 years old and has exceeded its life expectancy and is necessary for controlled substance analysis. b Evidence Containment Cart ($700) Enhances chain of custody and security c. GC-MS ($120 000) The current units are fully utilized to produce controlled substance analysis within 72 Logname• 35CCPDAPPROP Page 1 of 2 hours per General Orders. d Two Low-Powered Microscopes ($600) The unit has added two additional chemists in recent years without providing this equipment. The CCPD Board of Directors met and held a public hearing on August 25 2005 They voted unanimously to approve the amendment. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and the adoption of the supplemental appropriation ordinance funds will be available as appropriated of the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers GR79 VARIOUS 0359203 $43.296.00 GR79 54XXX 035XXXX $67.800.00 GR79 VARIOUS 0359000 $29,031.00 GR79 VARIOUS 0359810 $241,300.00 GR79 412102 0351000 $381,427.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6140) Originating Department Head. Ralph Mendoza (4210) Additional Information Contact: Susan Alanis (4221) Logname 35CCPDAPPROP Page 2 of 2