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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 20498-11-2012Ordinance No. 20498-11-2012 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FEDERAL AWARDED ASSETS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $174,338.70, AND DECREASING THE ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING SAID FUNDS TO THE GRANTS FUND FOR MATCH REQUIREMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 COMPREHENSIVE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM AND COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERA-BILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY Tf IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTI 1, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Federal Awarded Assets Fund in the amount of $174,338.70, and decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Grants Fund for the match requirement for the Fiscal Year 2013 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and Con-u-nercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grants from the Texas Department of Transporation. 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. 20411-09-2012 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: AssistantAty Attori4i� U � j ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 12, 2012 � City of Fort Worth,, Texas N&� �� Council Communication ��° N�N��u�� 00 ��^��NN �Lu��0��Non � COUNCIL ACTION., Approved on 11/12/2012 - Ordinance No. 20497-11-2012 & 20498-11- IN DATE: Monday, November 12'2O12 REFERENCE NO.: °°C'25067 LOG NAME: 35TXOOT2013 SUBJECT: Adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance, Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance o[ Two Grants from the Texas Department cfTrensportaUonforMheCompnehansiva3eAecUveTrafficEnKoroemen( Program in the Amount Vf$242,825.22 and for the Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the Amount of$45.4Q8,1S, Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of $174,338.70 in Matching Fundo, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation nji nceinoreosingappn)phaMonsinUheFedero| Awarded Assets Fund in the amount of $174,338.70 and decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same amount; 2. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2013 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Qnard in the amount of$242.825.22 and the Finoo| Year 2013 Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant in the amount of $45.408.10. both from the Texas Department ofTrannpodohon� 3. Authorize the execution of contracts with the Texas Department of Transportation for the grants; 4. Authorize the transfer in the amount cf $174.338.70 from the Federal Awarded Assets Fund hothe Grants Fund for the City's match requirement for the grants; and 5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $462,662.11, subject to receipt of the Fiscal Year 2013 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and the C|0nlnnoroia| Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grants. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grants are aimed at reducing the number of motor vehicle orashes, injuries and fatalities. In preparation for potential grant funding from Tx[>OT in Fiscal Year 2013, the Police Department has submitted two grant proposals to implement increased enforcement of traffic safety related |owa and to increase public education about traffic safety issues. The Police Department has participated in the STEP grant programs for several years now. The Comprehensive STEP grant activities include speed, seatbelt, DWI and intersection traffic control Lognarrie: 35IXD[/T2013 Pagel of`2 enforcement. The total proposed grant with matching funds is in the amount of $390,922.32. Funds inthe amount Vf$372.203.78 are budgeted for overtime and associated fringe benefits for 8D estimated 5.025 enforcement hours and an additional amount of $10,781.82 is budgeted for overtime hours and fringe benefits for administrating the grant. Funds in the amount of $3,876.74 are budgeted for 60 hours of overtime, along with associated benefits, to work public information and education events, while the amount of $4,000.00 is budgeted for public information and education materials. The Commercial Motor Vehicle STEP grant activities include enforcement related to commercial motor vehicles. The total proposed grant with matching funds is in the amount of $71,739.79. Funds in the amount of $65,516.87 are budgeted for overtime and fringe benefits for approximately 953 enforcement hours under the grant and an additional amount of $5,222.92 is budgeted for overtime hours and fringe benefits required for administrating the grant. Additionally, the amount of $1,000.00 is budgeted for public information and education materials. FISCAL INFORMATION . ' The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval Of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operating budget, aS appropriated, Of the Federal Awarded Assets Fund and the Grants Fund. FUND CENTERS: TO FundfAccount/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers 2) GR76 451942 035302604000 S242,825.22 $1I4,338.70 4) GR76 472107 035302604000 $148,097.10 5)GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302604010 $380,922.32 2)GR76 451942 035302605000 $45,498.19 4)GR76 472107 035302605000 $26,241.60 5)GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302605010 $71,739.79 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: Charles Daniels (6199) Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)