HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27622-05-2025Ordinance No. 27622-05-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE IN AMOUNTS UP TO (1) $342,000.00
SUBJECT TO THE AWARD AND RECEIPT OF GRANT, AND (2) $86,000.00, AS A
TRANSFER FROM THE CRIME CONTROL PREVENTION DISTRICT FUND
THAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET TO
SATISFY THE CITY'S MATCH REQUIREMENT, FOR A TOTAL OF
$428,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE 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 2024-2025 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 amounts up to (1) $342,000.00 subject to the
award and receipt of grant, and (2) $86,000.00, as a transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District Fund
that will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to satisfy the City's match requirement, for a total of
$428,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Texas Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2026 Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program Comprehensive 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 ofcompetent 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 27107-09-2024 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 13, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
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City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/13/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0443
LOG NAME: 35FY26 TXDOT COMPREHENSIVE STEP GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program Comprehensive Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2026, in an Amount Up to $428,000.00, Authorize Transfer in an Amount Up to
$86,000.00 from the Crime Control Prevention District Fund for the City's Match Requirement, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Ratify application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program Comprehensive Grant to occur in fiscal year 2026 in an amount up to $428,000.00;
Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program Comprehensive Grant; and
Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in
amounts up to (1) $342,000.00 subject to the award and receipt of grant, and (2) $86,000.00, as a transfer from the Crime Control
Prevention District Fund that will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to satisfy the City's match requirement, for a total amount up
to $428,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Texas Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
Comprehensive 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 TXDOT STEP grant will pay for overtime hours of the officers participating in the program. TXDOT
STEP grant activities include enforcement of speed, seatbelts, impaired driving, and intersection traffic control laws.
The total proposed program amount for Fiscal Year 2026 is an amount up to $428,000.00, which includes an amount up to $86,000.00, in match
funds. The required minimum amount of match funds is 20%. Funds will be budgeted for overtime and associated fringe benefits for an estimated
3,600 enforcement hours with an additional estimated 100 hours for administering the grant. The grant will also fund an estimated 90 hours of
public information and education events.
Matching funds will be provided through the Fiscal Year 2026 Crime Prevention Control District budgeting process. Should match funding not be
identified, the grant award would not be accepted.
Indirect costs are allowed and will be accepted at 3.51 % and an estimated cost of $9,200.00. The Grants Application Repository Number is
G R N T-A P P L-0000000124.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: State
of Texas
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget by City Council,
funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, as appropriated, in 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 an
expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: William Johnson 5806
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Neil Noakes 4212