HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26820-04-2024Ordinance No. 26520-04-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $1,200,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2027 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 2023-2024 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 $1,200,000.00, for the purpose
of funding the United State Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for
Fiscal Year 2025-2027 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 j udgment 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 26453-09-2023 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 09, 2024
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/09/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0294
LOG NAME: 35FY25-27 USDOT FMCSA HIGH PRIORITY CMV PROGRAM GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration, Fiscal Year 2025-2027 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Program Grant in an Amount Up to
$1,200,000.00, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration Fiscal Year 2025 2027 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Program Grant in an amount of up to $1,200,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration for Fiscal Year 2025 2027 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 $1 t200,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Fiscal Year2025-2027 High
Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Program Grant supports innovative and impactful projects to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities
involving large commercial trucks and buses. Funding supports enforcement.projects that improve safety and compliance with FMCSNs
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 including associated fringe,
of officers participating in the program, training, vehicle inspections, safety education, vehicle inspection uniforms, and public 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 additional 1,920 overtime hours devoted to the implementation of the Ticketing
Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) program; conduct a mass public outreach initiative to increase awareness of safe driving practices for CMV
and non-CMV drivers with topics such as hazardous materials, transportation, passenger transportation, and safety initiatives; and at least 50
problematic carriers, CMV drivers, or motor coach/bus drivers will participate in the Fort Worth Police Department - Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Unifs Carrier Safety Education Program. The total proposed direct program funding is an amount up to $1,200,000.00 over the
course of 3 years. There is no match requirement. Grant funds will be used for overtime enforcement details and associated fringe benefits,
inspection details, public outreach activities, training and travel, vehicle inspection uniforms, and 150 hours of grant administration.
A portion of the awarded funds will be used to cover indirect costs up to the De Minimis rate of 10%. This is a reimbursement grant.
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 1 CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available 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. William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head:, Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228