HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26036-03-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26036-03-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATINF FEDRAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $800,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 HIGH PRIORITY COMMERCIAL
MOTOR VEHICLE 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 2022-2023 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $800,000.00, for the purpose
of funding the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for
Fiscal Year 2024 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle 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 25773-09-2022 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTNE: March 21, 2023
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/21/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0216
LOG NAME: 35FY24 USDOT FMCSA HIGH PRIORITY CMV PROGRAM GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded , the United States Department of Transportation , Federa l Motor Carrier
Safety Administration, Fiscal Year 2024 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Program Grant in an Amount Up to $800 ,000 .00 Authorize
Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1 . Authorize appl ication for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded , the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration Fiscal Year 2024 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Program Grant in an amount of up to $800 ,000 .00;
2 . Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration for Fiscal Year 2024 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Program Grant; and
3 . Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to the receipt of the grant , in an amount up to $800 ,000 .00 .
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Fiscal Year 2024 High Priority
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Program Grant supports innovative and impactful projects to reduce crashes , injuries , and fatalities involving
large trucks and buses . Funding supports enforcem e nt 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 Commercial Motor Vehicle Program Grant will pay for overtime hours of offi ce rs participating in th e program , training, vehicle inspections ,
safety education , veh icle inspection uniforms, and publ ic outreach .
The FMCSA High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Program Grant activities will include vehicle inspections using 4,480 overtime hours to
ensure drivers and vehicles are safe to be on the roads with an additiona l 1,920 overtime hours devoted to the implementation of the Ticketing
Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) program; conduct a mass public outreach initia t ive to increase awareness of safe driving practices for CMV
and non-CMV drivers with topics such as hazardous materials, transportati o n , pass enger transportation, and safety init iatives ; and at least 50
prob lematic carriers , CMV drivers , or motor coach/bus drivers w ill participate in the Fort Worth Police Department -Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Unit's Ca rrier Safety Education Program . The total proposed d irect program am o unt is $800 ,000 .00 . A local match is normally
required of at least 15 percent, but there is no match requirement during the City's Fiscal Year 2024 . Grant funds will be used for overtime
enforcement details and associated fringe benefits , inspection details , public outre a ch a ctivities , e le ctronic message boards, training and
travel , vehicle inspection uniforms, and 48 hours of grant administration.
A portion of the awarded funds will be used to cover indirect costs at the Police Department's approved current rate of 3 .74 %
A Form 1295 is not required because : This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education : US
Department of Transportation
FISCAL INFORMATION/ CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approva l of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance , funds
will be availab le in the current operating budget, as appropriated , of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Police Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any 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: Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Robert A . Alldredg e 4131
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228
Sarah Shannon 4254