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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 6/6/2023
ALL
Item Creation Date:
FIN FY24 Houston Forensic Science Center Inc
Agenda Item#: 17.
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER, INC, for full Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Expenses pursuant to the first Interlocal Agreement between the City and HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER, INC - $28,508,208.00 - General Fund
This item should only be considered after passage of item 14 above |
| | | | | | | | Background:
The Finance Department (FIN) is requesting City Council to approve and authorize payment to Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc (HFSC) Local Government Corporation (LGC).
In June 2012, City Council approved Resolution 2012-17 which authorized the creation of the Houston Forensic Science Center LGC to “provide the City with accurate and timely analysis of forensic evidence and related services.” In February 2014, Council approved the first inter-local agreement between the City and HFSC. HFSC assumed the responsibility for and control of substantially all forensic
operations formally managed by the Houston Police Department (“HPD”).
The HFSC continues its initiatives to prevent backlogs, to reduce error rates, expand services (while minimizing outsourcing). Currently, improvements are in progress to streamline evidence submission and working with HPD to have officers handle narcotics evidence.
Fund 2213 was created in FY2014 for the transition of forensic operations from the Houston Police Department to the Houston Forensic Science Center. This fund covers City of Houston/Houston Police Department employees that provide services to HFSC. HPD’s staff is paid through Fund 2213. They provide technical and analytical expertise in the identification of controlled substances, analysis of firearms, forensic serology, DNA testing, toxicology, computer forensics, latent prints, and crime scene services. They also manage and maintain proficiency testing, audits, certifications, inspections, and performance.
To continue HFSC operations for the full FY2024, the HFSC requires funding of operating capital in the total amount of $28,508,208.00.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item will be included in the approved FY2024 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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William Jones, Chief Business Officer/Director of Finance
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| | | | | | | | Prior Council Action:
Resolution 2012-17, 6/6/12
Ord. 2014-165, 2/26/14
Ord. 2015-184, 2/25/15
Ord. 2019-117, 2/20/19
Ord. 2020-898, 10/20/20
Ord. 2021-438, 6/2/21
Ord. 2022-430, 5/31/22
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| | | | | | | | Amount and Source of Funding:
$28,508,208.00
General Fund
Fund 1000
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| | | | | | | | Contact Information:
Arif Rasheed, Deputy Director
Finance Department
Phone: (832) 393-9013
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