HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24295-08-2020 Ordinance No.24295-08-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
JUSTICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,901.39, FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CITY'S MATCH
REQUIREMENT FOR TXDOT FY2021 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM (STEP); 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 Justice
Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$50,901.39,from available funds, for the purpose of funding the City's
match requirement for the TxDOT FY2021 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program(STEP).
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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 SECRETAR'Y
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Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:Auqust 4, 2020
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/04/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0509
LOG NAME: 35STEP-TXDOT-FY 2021
SUBJECT
Ratify Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of,if Awarded,the Texas Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2021 Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program(STEP)Grant in an Amount Up to$253,898.85;Authorize Transfer of$50,901.39 from the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund for
the City's Match Requirement,Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances(ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Ratify application for,and authorize acceptance of,if awarded,the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program(STEP)Grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation(TxDOT)in an amount of$253,898.85;
2.Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with TxDOT for the FY2021 STEP Grant;
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$50,901.39 and
decrease the assigned fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of transferring to the Grants Operating Federal Fund for the City's match
requirements;and
4.Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount up to
$253,898.85.
DISCUSSION:
The TxDOT STEP grants are aimed at reducing the number of 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%is required.
STEP grant activities include enforcement of speed,seatbelt, DUI,and intersection traffic control laws.The total proposed direct program amount
is$253,898.85,which includes$50,901.39 in match funds.Funds will be budgeted for overtime and associated fringe benefits for an estimated
2,885 enforcement hours with an additional estimate of 100 hours for administering the grant.The grant will also fund overtime,along with
associated fringe benefits,to provide an estimated 90 hours for public information and education events.
Award of this grant will occur in Fiscal Year 2020 and receipt of funds would not occur until Fiscal Year 2021. As for the City's required match,the
Department has historically used the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund to satisfy that requirement. Because balance exists now in the Justice Asset
Forfeiture Fund,staff recommends that the$50,901.39 be transferred from that Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund and appropriated
there during the current fiscal year.The Grants Operating Federal Fund is a life of project fund,the appropriated match will be carried over into the
next fiscal year.
A portion of the funds from TxDOT will be used to cover indirect costs at the Police Department's approved rate(currently 5.53%).
These grant funds will be for overtime and fringe benefits.
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:Texas
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 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
9riginating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228