HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 11963Ordinance No ~~ 9~3
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,250 00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POLICE PERSONNEL TO ATTEND THE TEXAS POLICE
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
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 1994-95 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be
increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
amount of $6,250 00 for the purpose of funding scholarships for police personnel
to attend the Texas Police Association Conference
SECTION 2
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 judgement 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 11645 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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 and be in full force and effect and after the
date of its passage, and it is so ordained
APPROVED A1S TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council C~-mmunication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
05/23/95 **G11092 35TPAC 1 of 2
SUBJECT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE TEXAS POLICE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION
It is .recommended that the City Council
Adopt the attached appropriations ordnance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriation, by 56,250 00 in the Special Trust Fund, from increased revenue, and
2 Approve the use of $6,250 for scholarships for police personnel to attend the Texas Police
Association Conference
DISCUSSION
The Centennial Celebration of the Texas Police Association will be held in Fort Worth from June
1 1-14, 1995 The Texas Police Association is the oldest law enforcement group in the State of
Texas and was originally founded in Fort Worth on March 6, 1895 Chief Thomas Windham is
currently serving as president of the Texas Police Association Throughout its history, the
association has been devoted to providing timely and relevant training to peace officers
throughout the state The theme of this year's conference is "Protecting Our Most Precious
Resource Texas Youth" and will focus on topics dealing with youth crime and victimization
Speakers have been assembled from numerous law enforcement agencies including the
Department of Justice, the F B t ,and the State of Texas Programs will focus on proactive ways
to deal with the continuing youth crime problem As we continue to deal with the problems
associated with youth crime, it is extremely important that we provide training to our personnel
This training examines various methods and/or programs which have been successful in other
jurisdictions and could prove to be viable alternatives in dealing with our youth crime It is also
worth noting that the very first conference held in Fort Worth in 1895 spent a great deal of time
discussing the subject of youth crime and juvenile delinquency
There have been a number of times when the department would have sent officers to this kind
of training, but was unable to do so because of the costs associated with the training For
example, to send an officer to an out of town T P A Annual Conference might well cost over
5400 Thus, we only are able to send a very few officers each year With the conference being
held in Fort Worth, the department can send an officer to the entire conference for only $125
for tuition
This proposal would utilize 56,250 from Awarded Assets and would provide 50 scholarships for
Fort Worth officers to attend the conference Those funds will enable us to provide training for
the entire conference committee as well as thirty (30) additional officers from throughout the
department The scholarships will be spread among all bureaus to allow for broad-based
participation .and yet not disturb our normal delivery of service to the citizens of Fort Worth
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER **G11O9Z LOG NAME PAGE
05/23/95 35TPAC 2 of 2
SUBJECT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE TEXAS POLICE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
This is a tremendous opportunity to recognize our officers for their hard work and provide
excellent training to them as well
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon the adoption of the attached appropriations
ordinance, the funds required for this expenditure will be availa ble in the current operating budget
of the Special Trust Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
(1) FE72 488332 035535000000 $6,250 00 APPROVED
Libby Watson 6140 (1) FE72 539120 035535000000 $6,250.00 CITY COUNCiI
Originating Department Head: '
MAY 23 age;
Thomas Windham 4-8385 (from)
(2) FE72
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Thomas Windham 4-8385
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