M&C Review

COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 12/12/2017 - Ordinance No. 23045-12-2017
DATE: 12/12/2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28509 LOG NAME: 35JTTF2018
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:   Authorize Continuation of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement for Five Years with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for Participation in a North Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force, Accept an Amount Up to $95,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize a five-year continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation to participate in the North Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force; and

2. Accept an amount up to $95,000.00 and adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of $95,000.00 ($19,000.00 per year).
 
DISCUSSION:

During fiscal year 2004, federal funds were appropriated to fund overtime for police officers for detection, investigation and prosecution of crimes against the United States. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism Division formalized this Task Force with member agencies eligible to receive overtime reimbursement for their participation on the Task Force.  Since 2006, the Fort Worth Police Department (a member agency) has dedicated one (1) police officer full-time to this effort as part of the Homeland Security Program (Mayor and Council Communications M&C C-21420 and M&C C-24932).

This M&C is to accept funding for the next five (5) years for overtime payments made to the officer assigned full-time to the task force.  Yearly reimbursement amounts are based on the annual Notice of Limits received from the FBI. The FBI reserves the right to change the reimbursement limits, upward or downward, for subsequent periods based on fiscal priorities and appropriations limits.  The Cost Reimbursement Agreement (City Secretary Contract No. 31470) outlines reimbursement information.  The agreement remains in effect for the duration of the agency's participation in the task force and may be terminated at any time upon mutual consent of the parties with at least a 30 days notice to terminate.  This is a reimbursement agreement and indirect costs are not allowed.  

This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: The Federal Bureau of Investigation.
 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Other Fund.  The Police Department is responsible for requesting reimbursements and for the collection of revenues under this Agreement.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Valerie R. Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head:
Joel F. Fitzgerald (4231)
Additional Information Contact:
Carla L. Vasquez (2639)
 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  35JTTF2018_35_AO_18.docx