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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT), 'FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CLICK
IT OR TICKET (CIOT) SELECTIVE TRAFFIC.:. ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
(STEP); MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2002-
2003 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $8,500.00, subject to receipt of the grant from
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for the purpose of funding the Click It or Ticket
(CIOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
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. 15184 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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A sistant City Attorney
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: lC~
DATE . REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME- PAGE
5/6/03 ~ **C-19571 35CIOTSTEP 1 of 1
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR CLICK IT OR TICKET SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFdRCEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) to operate the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
from May 1, _2003 to December 31, 2003; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing .estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $8,500, upon receipt of the grant.:
DISCUSSION:
Texas leads the nation in traffic fatalities. According to the National Safety Council, people who wear
safety belts have a 45% better chance of surviving a serious traffic crash and a 50% better chance of
surviving without severe injuries.
Since passage of the safety belt and. child safety seat laws, the most effective method in improving
safety belt usage rates in Texas has been increased enforcement at the state and local level. Seasonal
problems in Texas regarding safety belt use are evident. This project will. increase safety belt rates
through a CIOT STEP during the 2003 Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holidays.. Safety belt
enforcement will be supported by public information and education efforts:
This grant will pay for officer overtime and mileage during the May and November enforcement blitzes
and media campaigns. There is no requirement for matching funds..
TxDOl" does not provide for any form of indirect costs, therefore it will be necessary to waive these
charges in the amount of $1,648.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval and completion of the above: recommendations and
the adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, in the. Grant Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT. CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
GR76 514210 035302854010 $8,500.00
Libby Watson 6183 GR76 451942 035302854000 $8,500.00
Originating Department Head:
Ralph Mendoza 48386. (from) APPROVED 05/06/03
' ORD.# 15546
Additional Information Contact:
Cristi Lemon 48066