HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 14927S
s 1
ti
`S,~
~~~a
Ordinance No
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,107 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A RENEWAL
OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR MUNICIPAL ATTENDANCE COURT TO AJUDICATE TRUANCY CASES.
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL
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 the Fiscal Year 2001-02 and in the Budget of
the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations m the General Fund in the amount of
$430,292 for the purpose of funding a renewal of an interlocal agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for
Municipal Attendance Court to adjudicate truancy cases.
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 impau 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. 14745 and all other ordinances and appropriations amending the
same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are m 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repealed.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 FO AND LEGALITY
r
Assistant ity ttorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. ~ ~q2
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE ~_.
1/8!02 C-18926 38FWISD 1 of 2
SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT
WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE FUNDING OF A MUNICIPAL
ATTENDANCE COURT TO ADJUDICATE TRUANCY CASES AND ADOPTION OF
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Coancil
Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth
Independent School District (FWISD) for the City to provide an Attendance Court to adjudicate
FWISD truancy cases, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept reimbursement from the FWISD in the amount of $430,292 for
all personnel and other costs associated with the operation of the above-mentioned Attendance
Court in FY2001-2002, and
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
amount of $176,107 in the Genera! Fund, from available funds
DISCUSSION
The Comprehensive Truancy Intervention Program is a collaborative effort of the FWISD, the Tarrant
County District Attorney's Office, and the Fort Worth Police Department. The purpose of this program
is to aggressively address the truancy problem and includes various efforts by FWISD to encourage
school attendance
Students who are truant are subject to the filing of a Class C Misdemeanor offense against them and
their parents Effective with creation of the Attendance Court, cases were filed by the FWISD in Fort
Worth Municipal Court.
The FWISD requested that the City provide a dedicated Attendance Court to hear truancy cases only
FWISD agrees to reimburse the City for all personnel and other costs associated with operation of the
Attendance Court. Additionally, FWISD provides, at its own expense, a site for the Attendance Court.
The estimated cost to operate the Attendance Court for the current fiscal year is approximately $430,292,
of which $254,185 was already appropriated in Municipal Court's FY2001-2002 adopted budget.
Estimated costs in excess of the budgeted amount are due to recent personnel and vehicle additions,
made necessary by an increase in the number of cases.
The Interlocal Agreement will provide for the following
a The Attendance Court established under the Fort Worth Municipa! Court will have primary
jurisdiction over all FWISD truancy cases, and
b FWISD will fund aN costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the Attendance Court to
include staff salaries and other operational costs, and
c. FWISD will provide a site for the Attendance Court that is acceptable to the City; and
d Any fines collected for these violations will be allocated between the FWISD and the City according
to state law
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
1~8~02 C-18926 38FWISD 2 of 2
suB,IECT AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT
WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE FUNDING OF A MUNICIPAL
ATTENDANCE COURT TO ADJUDICATE TRUANCY CASES AND ADOPTION OF
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
The new lnterlocal Agreement inc{udes funding for increased staffing and a vehicle for execution of
warrants arising from the Attendance Court. Along with funding for operational costs, funding is
included for a Judge, four support staff, and four Deputy City Marshal positions. The additional staff is
needed to handle the increased work load associated with the truancy cases filed by the FWISD
Execution of the lnterlocal Agreement is contingent upon receipt of approval and funding from the
FWISD School Board
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund The Municipal Court
will be responsible for the collection of all funds due to the City
LWn
Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Oftice by: (to)
GG01 431120 0381000 $176,107.00
Libby Watson 6183 GG01 Various 0381010 $176,107.00
Originating Department Head:
Elsa Paniagua 6711 (from) APPROVED 01/08/02
' ORD.# 14927
Additional Information Contact:
Lonnie Munoz 6711