HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22544-12-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22544-12-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,000.00,
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF GRANT AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
COMPREHENSIVE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
GRANT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL
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 Fiscal Year 2016-20I7 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$215,000.00, subject to approval of the grant and receipt of funds, for the purpose of
the Texas Department of Transportation, Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant.
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
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. 22393-09-2016 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Denis . cE o , .Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Ka WhS ,try
A DOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 13,2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/13/2016 - Ordinance No. 22544-12-2016
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28040
LOG NAME: 35TXDOT2018 COMPREHENSIVE GRANT
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation Fiscal Year
2018 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in an Amount of$172,000.00,
Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements, Authorize Transfer in the Amount of$43,000.00 for the
City's Grant Match Requirement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and, if awarded, acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant for the Fiscal Year 2018 in an amount of
$172,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of related and necessary Grant Agreements with the Texas Department of
Transportation;
3. Authorize a transfer in the amount of$43,000.00 from the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund to the Grants
Fund for the City's grant match requirement; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $215,000.00, subject to approval of grant and receipt of funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grants
are aimed at reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The STEP grant will
pay for the overtime hours of the officers participating in the program. A local match of at least 20 percent
is required.
Comprehensive STEP grant activities include enforcement of speed, seatbelt, DWI and intersection traffic
control laws. The total proposed direct program amount, including $43,000.00 in match funds, is
$201,094.00. Funds will be budgeted for overtime and associated fringe benefits for an estimated 2,550
enforcement hours with an additional 251 hours for administering the grant. The grant will also fund
overtime, along with associated fringe benefits, to work public information and education events.
Accrued Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds, which were included in the Fiscal Year 2017
Budget, will be used to satisfy the City's match requirement. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture
Funds cannot be used for fringe benefits or for indirect costs. Funds in the amount of$13,906.00 will be
requested from TxDOT to cover indirect costs.
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This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
(Texas Department of Transportation).
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and receipt of the
grant, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget, as appropriated, of the Grants
Operating Federal Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie R. Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Joel F. Fitzgerald (4212)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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