HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19399-10-2010 Ordinance No. 19399-10-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $467,475.13, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT
AND THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS; 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 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $467,475.13, subject to receipt of the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program grant and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from the
Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2011 Selective Traffic
Enforcement Programs.
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.19355 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
ssistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 12. 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION. Approved on 1011212010 -Ord'. No. 19399-10-2010
DATE: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24526
LOG NAME: 35TXDOT2011
SUBJECT:
Ratify the Application for and Authorize Acceptance of Two Grants from the Texas Department of
Transportation, One in the Amount of$264,070.00 for the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, and One in the Amount of$39,600.00 for the Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program, Authorize Expenditure of$163,805.13 in Partial Matching Funds, Authorize
Execution of Related Grant Agreements and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the
Fiscal Year 2011 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant, in the amount of
$264,070.00, and the Fiscal Year 2011 Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
grant, in the amount of$39,600.00, both from the Texas Department of Transportation;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with the Texas Department of Transportation for the
grants, contingent upon appropriation of matching funds;
3. Authorize the transfer of$163,805.13 from the Federal Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for
the City's match requirement for the grants, contingent upon receipt of adequate funding in the Fiscal Year
2011 Federal Awarded Assets Fund; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriation in the
Grants Fund by $467,475.13, subject to receipt of the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grants.
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. In preparation for
potential grant funding from TxDOT in Fiscal Year 2011, the Police Department has submitted two grant
proposals to implement increased enforcement of traffic safety related laws 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
enforcement. The total proposed grant with matching funds is $406,380.72. Funds in the amount of
$383,207.50 are budgeted for overtime and associated fringe benefits for an estimated 6,500 enforcement
hours, and an additional $15,079.92 is budgeted for overtime hours and fringe benefits for administrating
the grant. Funds in the amount of$3,537.30 are budgeted for 60 hours of overtime, along with associated
benefits, to work public information and education events, while $4,000.00 is budgeted for public
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information and education materials. Travel expenses for the attendance of one Lieutenant and
administrative assistant at a Texas Department of Transportation conference are also budgeted at
$556.00.
The Commercial Motor Vehicle STEP grant activities include enforcement related to commercial motor
vehicles. The total proposed grant with matching funds is $61,094.41. Funds in the amount of$53,059.50
are budgeted for overtime and fringe benefits for 900 enforcement hours under the grant, and an
additional $5,302.81 is budgeted for overtime hours and fringe benefits required for administrating the
grant. Twenty hours of overtime and associated fringe benefits, in the amount of$1,179.10, are also
budgeted to work public information and education events under the grant, while $1,000.00 is budgeted
for public information and education materials. Travel expenses for the attendance of one Sergeant at a
Texas Department of Transportation conference, including mileage reimbursement, are also budgeted at
$553.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, and approval of the Fiscal Year
2010-2011 budget, funds will be available in the 2011 Fiscal Year operating budget, as appropriated, of
the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 472107 035302454000 $142,310.72 R107 538070 0352000 $163,805.13
GR76 451942 035302454000 $264,070.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302454010 $406,380.72
GR76 472107 035302455000 $21,494.41
GR76 451942 035302455000 $39,600.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302455010 $61,094.41
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Tom Higgins (6192)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Monique Lee (4221)
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