HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22625-03-2017 ORDINANCE NO. 22625-03-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF$663,330.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2017 MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HIGH PRIORITY
GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION; 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 2016-2017 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Fund in the amount of$663,330.00 for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2017 Motor Carrier
Safety Assistance Program High Priority Grant from the United States Department of Transportation,Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
IPROVEDAS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 7.2017
Ordinance No.22625-03-2017
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 317/2017 - Ordinance No. 22625-03-2017
DATE: Tueodmy, K8aPoh 7, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: °°C-28141
LOG NAME: 35FK8CSA--FY17
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2017 Motor Carrier Safety
Assistance Program High Priority Grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration in an Amount Not to Exceed $583.829.06' Authorize Execution of
F{o|atod Grant Agreements, Authorize In-Kind Match in the Amount Not to Exceed $89.500.04 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL [)|8TR|CTG\
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, ifawarded, the Fiscal Year 2O17Motor
Carrier Safety Assistance Program High Priority Grant from the United States Department of
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in an amount not to exceed $563'829.90;
2. Authorize the execution of related Grant Agreements with the United States Department of
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for the Fiscal Year 2017 Motor Carrier Safety
Assistance PRJ0nann High Priority Grant;
3. Authorize the City to provide an in-kind match of 15 percent of the tcta| project cost in an amount not to
exceed $80.500.04; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing 8eb03ted receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of$663,330.00, upon receipt ofthe grant.
DISCUSSION:
During Fioo@| Year 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (F&4C8A) is offering local |@w
enforcement agencies grant funding fora High Priority Grant in support of safety initiatives to perform
commercial motor vehicle traffic enforcement and education. The City, through the Police [}epart0ent,
submitted o grant application to request funding to conduct vehicle and driver inspections in high crash
locations within the City. The program will focus on continuing enforcement efforts directed towards
aggressive drivers in high crash locations. The grant period is for two years and will provide funding for
overtime hours and training sessions for motor carrier inspectors. Commercial motor vehicle enforcement
will be dedicated to three separate locations within the City. The majority of the overtime h0Vne will be
devoted to commercial motor vehicle inspection details and aggressive driving details.
Grant funding will also pay for overtime hours to provide safety education to the owners and drivers of
commercial motor vehicles. The safety education component will focus on vehicle inspection pnooedVnso
for drivers, load oecu[e0ent and hazardous driving behaviors. The total program budget amount will not
exceed the amount of$803.33O.0O. The FK8C}GAwill provide 85percent ofthe total program cost inan
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amount up to $563,829.96. The City will provide the remaining 15 percent with in-kind matching funds in
an amount of up to $99,500.04.
The City requested indirect cost of$32,209.90 for this grant.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
(United States Department of Transportation).
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund.
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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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