HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23058-01-2018 Ordinance No. 23058-01-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $215,000.00, PENDING GRANT AWARD, IN THE GRANTS FUND,
FROM GRANT RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR EXECUTION OF
COMPREHENSIVE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM; 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 2017-2018 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the amount
of $215,000.00, pending grant award, in the Grants Fund, from grant receipts and available funds, for
execution of Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.
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 22927-09-2017 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
Thomas R. Hansen M ry . Ka s
Assistant City Attorney I
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 9, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1191201.8 -Ordinance No. 23058-01-2018
DATE: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28526
LOG NAME: 35TXDOT2019 COMPREHENSIVE GRANT
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation Fiscal Year
2019 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 2019 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 existing appropriated funds in the General Fund
- Police Department 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 in the amount of$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, DUI 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.
The Department's General Fund will be used to satisfy the City's match requirement of$43,000.00. Funds
in the amount of$13,906.00 will be requested from TxDOT to cover indirect costs.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
(Texas Department of Transportation).
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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 2019 Operating Budget, as appropriated, of the Grants
Operating Federal Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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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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