HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25295-01-2022 ORDINANCE NO. 25295-01-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE JUSTICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $61,250.0, FROM USE OF FUND BALANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING THE CITY'S MATCH REQUIREMENT FOR THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY2023 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT; 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 2021-2022 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$61,250.00, from use of fund balance,for the purpose of funding the
City's match requirement for the Texas Department of Transportation FY2023 Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program Grant.
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 25073-09-2021 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
offiette S.Goodall(Jan 26,202213& CST)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 25,2022 .` 0 ,
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/25/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0078
LOG NAME: 35FY23 TXDOT STEP
SUBJECT
(ALL)Ratify Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2023,in an Amount Up to$306,250.00,Authorize Transfer of$61,250.00 from the Justice Asset Forfeiture
Fund for the City's Match Requirement,Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for,and authorize acceptance of,if awarded,the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the Texas Department
of Transportation in an amount up to$306,250.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program Grant;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund in the
amount of$61,250.00,from use of fund balance,for the purpose of transferring to the Grants Operating Federal Fund as the City's match
requirement;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund (1)by
$245,000.00 subject to the award and receipt of grant funds,and(2)by$61,250.00,as a transfer from the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund to
satisfy the City's match requirement,for a total of$306,250.00,for the purpose of funding the Texas Department of Transportation Fiscal
Year 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT)Selective Traffic Enforcement Program(STEP)grants are aimed at reducing the number of
vehicle crashes,injuries,and fatalities.The STEP grant will pay for 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,driving under the influence,and intersection traffic control laws.The total proposed
direct program amount for Fiscal Year 2023 is$306,250.00,which includes$61,250.00 in match funds.Funds will be budgeted for overtime and
associated fringe benefits for an estimated 3,400 enforcement hours with an additional estimated 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 and receipt of funds would not occur until Fiscal Year 2023. As for the City's required match,the Department has historically
used the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund to satisfy that requirement.Because balance exists in Fiscal Year 2022 in the Justice Asset Forfeiture
Fund,staff recommends that the$61,250.00 be appropriated and transferred from that Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Grants
Operating Federal Fund is a life of to date 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 3.81%).
These grant funds will be for overtime and fringe benefits.
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 and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances,funds
will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Operating Federal Fund and the Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund.The
Police Department(and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to an
expenditure being incurred,the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228