HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4531-11-2015 A Resolution
NO. 4531-11-2015
MODIFYING THE GRANT PROJEcr FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 STATE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE STATE OF'I'EXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL'JUSTICE DIVISION AND MAKING ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICEDIVISIONOF THE COVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the ("'riminalkistice Division of the Governor's Office (01)) funds l7., ant proJects
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the City Cotincil previously adopted Resolution No. 4,435 04•2015, authorizing a grant
application for submission to the CJD for the pLirchase of improvernents for the Fort Worth Police
Department hero 'l'oleranceTeams, inckulitig ballistic shields and a deploylinent van; and
WHEREAS, the City COU1161 of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth to instead utilize grant funds from the CJD for jail surveillance equipment
enhancements during the Fiscal Year 2016 Grant Cycle, and
WHEREAS, the release of the grant funds is conthigent upon the completion of specified
requireirients set by the CJD, including the passage of a ResolUtion by the City Council containing certain
assurances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, 'TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council ratifies the above-rek renced modification of the grant pr(�Iect for the Fiscal Year
2016 State Justice Assistant Grant frorn the State ofTexas, Office of the Govemor, Criminal Justice
Division;
2. The City COUncil designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager f.b.r Police, to
apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City; and
3. In the event of loss or rnisuse of O CJD p
,h e grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned
to the CJD in full.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/3/2015 - Resolution No. 4531-11-2015
DATE: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18600
LOG NAME: 35CJD16STATEJAG REVISED RESOLUTION
SUBJECT:
Adopt Revised Resolution Modifying the Grant Project for the Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice Assistance
Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution modifying the grant project for the
Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice Assistance Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division.
DISCUSSION:
On April 14, 2015 (M&C C-27259), the City Council adopted a resolution (No. 4435-04-2015) authorizing
an application for and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of
$80,000.00, from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD). On
September 5, 2015, the City of Fort Worth received a Statement of Grant Award. The City of Fort Worth
was awarded grant funds in the amount of$62,911.00 for Fiscal Year 2016.
Each year, the CJ D funds projects throughout the State of Texas under the State Justice Assistance Grant
Program. The City of Fort Worth, acting on behalf of the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD), originally
submitted a grant application requesting funding for the Fort Worth Police Department Zero Tolerance
(ZT) Team Ballistic Shield and Deployment Van Project in the amount of$80,000.00. After the application
was submitted, the project was revised due to changes in the purchasing requirements for the requested
items. The project revisions es to address an unfunded need for FWPD jail surveillance equipment
enhancements. The enhancements, is include video camera surveillance equipment, will increase the
efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement personnel and will provide increased protection for FWPD
staff, jailers and inmates.
Receipt of the grant funds is conditioned upon the adoption of the attached resolution modifying the grant
project.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and receipt of the grant, funds will be appropriated at the revised awarded amount and will be available in
the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund for the purchase of jail surveillance
equipment.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Rhonda Robertson (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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