HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20729-05-2013 Ordinance No. 20729-05-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS rN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,247,876.03,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 COMPR-EHENSrVE
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM AND THE COMMERCIAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASED ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
RELATED LAWS AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT TRAFFIC
SAFETY ISSUES; 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$1,247,876.03, subject to receipt of the Fiscal Year 2014 Comprehensive Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
Grants, for the purpose of increased enforcement of traffic safety related laws and to increase public
education about traffic safety *Issues.
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. 204 1 1-09-20 1 2 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Jessica S svang„Assitant .it�' torriey
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 7 2013
City of Fort worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/7/2013 - Ordinance Nos. 20729-05-2013 & 20730-05-
2013
DATE: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: 'r*C-26225
LOG NAME: 35TXDOT2014
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, Two Grants from the Texas Department of
Transportation for the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the Amount of
$906,763.51 and for the Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the Amount
of$90,883.52, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements, Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance, Authorize Expenditure and Transfer in the Amount of$250,229.00 from the Fiscal Year 2014
HIDTA Asset Forfeiture Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's Grant Match Requirement and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, two grants from the Texas
Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2014 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program in the amount of$906,763.51 and for the Fiscal Year 2014 Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of$90,883.52;
2. Authorize the execution of related grant Agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation, if
grants are awarded;
3. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the HIDTA Asset
Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$250,229.00 and decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same
amount;
4. Authorize the expenditure and transfer in the amount of$250,229.00 from the Fiscal Year 2014 HIDTA
Asset Forfeiture Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's grant match requirement; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$1,247,876.03, subject to receipt of the Fiscal Year 2014 Comprehensive
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and the Fiscal Year 2014 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 2014, 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
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for several years now.
The Comprehensive STEP grant activities include speed, seatbelt, DWI and intersection traffic control
enforcement. The total proposed grant, including match funds, ism the amount of $1.133.842.11. Funds
in the amount of$1.031.472.05 are budgeted for overtime and associated fringe benefits for anestimated
15,910 enforcement hours and an additional amount of$95,979.26 is budgeted for overtime hours and
fringe benefits for administrating the grant. Funds inthe amount uf$3.889.90 are budgeted for 00hours
of overtime, along with associated benefits, to work public information and education events, while the
amount of$2,500.00 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, including match funds, is in the amount of$114,033.92. Funds inthe
amount of$102,139.12 are budgeted for overtime and fringe benefits for approximately 1,520
enforcement hours under the grant and an additional amount of$9.070QOio budgeted for overtime hours
and fringe benefits required for administrating the grant, while funds in the amount of$2,015.90 are
budgeted for 30 hours of overtime, along with associated benefits, to work public information and
education events.
NuH|OTA Asset Forfeiture Funds will be used to cover fringe benefits. Fringe benefits will ba funded in
full with TOOT grant funds.
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 ordinances, funds will be available inthe
FisCa| Year2O14VpenatingbuUget. onopproprio&yd. oftheFiSCalYear2D14H|DTAAssetFnrfeihuneFund
and the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
5)GR76 451942 035302628000
$906,763.51 �50�29.00
5)GR76 472190 035302628000 $227,078.60
5)GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302628010 ���842.11
5)GR76 451942 035302629000 $98�83.52
5)GR76 472190 035302629000 ��50.4l
5)GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302629010 ���33.92
3) R1 90 488332 0351000 $250,22910
3) R19O 538070 0351000 $250,229.00
CERTIFICATIONS:Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Charles Daniels (0100)
Originating DeRartment Head: Jeffrey VKHalstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: AvaEa|y (42%38)