HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3736-05-2009A Resolution
NO 3736-05-2009
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FLAG REGISTRATIONS
OF OWNERS OF VEHICLES THAT ARE DELINQUENT IN THE PAYMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES IMPOSED BY THE CITY'S AUTOMATED RED LIGHT
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code §707 017 provides that if the owner of a
motor vehicle is delinquent m the payment of a civil penalty imposed by a photographic
traffic signal enforcement system the County Tax Assessor Collector or the Texas
Department of Transportation may refuse to register a motor vehicle alleged to have been
involved in the violation and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code §707 002 Chapter 707 the
City Council adopted Ordinance No 17677 establishing the Automated Red Light
Enforcement Program for the City of Fort Worth and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) under which TxDOT will flag
registration renewals of a motor vehicle whose owner as indicated by information
submitted to it by the City is alleged to be delinquent m the payment of a civil penalty for
said vehicle s violation of the City s Automated Red Light Enforcement Program
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation to flag registrations of vehicle owners of
vehicles that are delinquent in the payment of civil penalties imposed by the City s
Automated Red Light Enforcement Program
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PASSED AN'D~APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth
on thisthe .5th day'~of,1Vlay 2009
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CQUNCiL ACTION: Approved on 5!5/2009 Res. No 3736-05-2009 ~ Ord. No. 18597-05-
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DATE Tuesday May 05 2009
LOG NAME 20REGHOLD2
REFERENCE NO C-23501
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to
Flag Registrations of Vehicle Owners Delinquent in the Payment of Penalties Imposed under the
Automated Red Light Enforcement Program in the Amount of $5 100 00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City of Fort Worth to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation to flag registrations of vehicle owners that are delinquent in
the payment of civil penalties imposed by the City's Automated Red Light Enforcement Program in the
amount of $5 100 00 and
2 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Automated Red Light Enforcement Program Fund in the amount of $5 100 00 from
available funds in order to fund the Interlocal Agreement.
DISCUSSION
Adoption of the attached resolution is required before the City of Fort Worth can establish and implement
a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to 'flag" motor vehicle records Section 707 017 of
the Texas Transportation Code provides that 'If the owner of a motor vehicle is delinquent in the payment
of a civil penalty imposed under this chapter the County Tax Assessor-Collector or the Texas Department
of Transportation may refuse to register a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in the violation
The registration hold program with the State will assist the City in obtaining past due fines over 90 days
including violators who have numerous violations that have not been paid
The monthly fee to report this information to Texas Department of Transportation will be $23 00 per
computer run plus 12 cents for each transaction in the file An initial deposit of $500 00 will also be
required
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated of the Red Light Enforcement Program Fund
FUND CENTERS
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TO Fund/Account/Centers
R159 539120 0202504
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office by.
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
5100.00 R159 539120 0202504
Fernando Costa (8476)
William Verkest (7801)
Randy Burkett (8774)
5 100.00
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