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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24262-06-2020 Ordinance No. 24262-06-2020 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $717,373.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FY2020 HIGH PRIORITY COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE GRANT 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 2019-2020 in the Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount up to$717,373.00, for the purpose of funding the FY2020 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Grant 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 orjudgment 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 23835-09-2019 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 Thomaass R R.Ha.Ha�� nsen(Jun 24,202020 15:21 CDT) Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 23, 2020 oo��®RT.�o v TEXr_ City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 06/23/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0454 LOG NAME: 35USDOT-FMCSA-2020 SUBJECT Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Fiscal Year 2020 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Grant Program in an Amount up to$717,373.00.Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Ratify application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Grant for Fiscal Year 2020 in an amount of up to$717,373.00; 2.Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the USDOT, FMCSA for Fiscal Year 2020 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Grant; and 3.Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount up to $717,373.00. DISCUSSION: The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)FY 2020 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)Grant supports innovative and impactful projects to reduce crashes, injuries,and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Funding supports enforcement projects that improve safety and compliance with FMCSA's regulations that are national in scope, increase public awareness and education,demonstrate new technologies,and reduce the number/rate of CMV crashes.The FMCSA High Priority CMV Grant will pay for overtime hours of officers participating in the program,training,vehicle inspections, safety education, and outreach.A local match of at least 15 percent is required. The FMCSA High Priority CMV Grant activities will include vehicle inspections using 4,480 personnel hours to ensure drivers and vehicles are safe to be on the roads with an additional 1,920 personnel hours devoted to implementation of the Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks(TACT) program;conduct a mass public outreach initiative to increase awareness of safe driving practices for CMV and non-CMV drivers with topics such as hazardous materials transportation, passenger transportation,and safety initiatives;and at least 50 problematic carriers,CMV drivers,or motor coach/bus drivers will participate in the Fort Worth Police Department-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit's Carrier Safety Education Program.The total proposed direct program amount is$717,373.00.The match requirement of$113,086.00 will be fulfilled by in-kind supervision regular time and fringe benefits. Grant funds will be budgeted for overtime enforcement details and associated fringe benefits,inspection details, public outreach activities,electronic message boards,training and travel,vehicle inspection uniforms,and 48 hours for grant administration. Acceptance of this grant may occur during the current fiscal year. Funds in the amount of$26,348.00 is requested from USDOT FMCSA to cover indirect costs. ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education: Federal, U.S. 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.The Police Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.The Police Department will be responsible for verifying availability of funds before incurring any obligation. If awarded,the City will be paid on a reimbursement basis. Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804 Oriainating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231 Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228