HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0017) M&C 20-0454City 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
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228