M&C Review

COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 6/25/2019 - Resolution No. 5106-06-2019
DATE: 6/25/2019 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19570 LOG NAME: 35FY20 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:  

Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program, FY 2020 from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division in an amount not to exceed $175,000, Authorize Execution of Grant Agreement with the Office of the Governor, and Adopt Resolution (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS).
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program, FY 2020 from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, in an amount up to $175,000; and

2. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program; and

3. Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $175,000 and to make assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.

 
 
DISCUSSION:

The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant Program is for projects that develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children that encompass forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, and community education.  State funds are authorized under the Texas General Appropriations Act, Article I, Rider 19 for Trusted Programs within the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant Program FY 2020.

The Fort Worth Police Department, Crimes Against Children Unit will apply for program funding in an amount not to exceed $175,000 in eligible grant expenses including but not limited to personnel, software, supplies, wireless hot-spot units and training.

Matching funds are not required under this Program. The funding type is reimbursable.

Indirect cost is an eligible expense.

A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because:  This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Office of the Governor - State Agency
 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and award of the grant, funds in the Grants Operating Fund are subject to future Council appropriation. The Police Department is responsible for requesting all funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being made, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head:
Ed Kraus (4231)
Additional Information Contact:
Ed Kraus (4231)
 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  Resolution-CJD-ICAC-FY20.docx