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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS [N THE STATE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND )N THE A[NOD-NT
OF $25O,429.00, DECREASING TNG ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE BYTHE SAME
AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE LOCAL GRANT K4A?CB
REQUIREMENT FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT 0F TRANSPORTATION FISCAL
YEAR 2015 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GR&N?S-,
PROVIDING FOR A 5EVERAB7LlTY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT 8EREYVlTR� AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE \TDDOA[NEDBY THE CITY COUNCIL DF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS/
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts al(ocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2013-20 14 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the State
/\aoet Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $250,429.0U, decreasing the assigned fund balance by the amne
amount, for the purpose of funding the local grant match n:quirenieut for the Texas Department of
Transportation Fiscal Year 20\5 Selective Traffic EnK/rzeonent Program (S7-EP) grants.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or port of ocohnn of this ordinance be declared invu|id, inoperative or
void for any reason by u Court ofcompetent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or 'udgmrnt shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of saod*ne of this ordinance, v/hizb said remaining
provisions shall beand remain in 'hill force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be ournu|ative of Ordinance 74u. 20952'09-2013 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except 'n 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed,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 &STDFORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY,
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ADOPTED AND BPFS[TTVB: December 17, 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/17/2013 - Ordinance Nos, 21075-12-2013 & 21076-12
2013
DATE. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 REFERENCE NO.. C-26615
LOG NAME: 35TXDOT2015
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and 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$91,683.52, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements, Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance, Authorize Expenditure and Transfer in the Amount of $250,429.00 from the State 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. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, two grants from the Texas Department of
Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2015 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the
amount of $906,763.51 and for the Fiscal Year 2015 Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program in the amount of $91,683.52;
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 State Asset
Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $250,429.00 and decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same
amount;
4. Authorize the transfer in the amount of $250,429.00 from the State 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 $1,248,876.03, subject to receipt of the Fiscal Year 2015 Comprehensive
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and the Fiscal Year 2015 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. The Police Department
will submit 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 for several years.
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The Comprehensive STEP grant activities include enforcement of speed, seotbe|L DWI and intersection
traffic control. The total proposed grant, including match funds, isin the amount of$1.133.842.11 Funds
in the amount of$1.U31.472.95 are budgeted for overtime and associated fringe benefits for @nestimated
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 in the amount of$3.M80.90 are budgeted for O0hours
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 nnOtDr
vehicles. The total proposed grant, including match funds, iSin the amount of$115.O33.92. Funds inthe
amount of$1O2.130.12 are budgeted for overtime and fringe benefits for approximately 1.520
enforcement hours under the grant, and an additional amount of$9,878.90 is 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, while the amount of $1,000.00 is budgeted for public information and education
materials,
NO State Asset Forfeiture funds will be used to cover fringe benefits. Fringe benefits will be funded infull
with TX[}OT 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 in the
Fiscal Year 2O15 operating budget, as appropriated, Of the Grants Fund.
CENTERS:FUND TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
5) GR76 451942 035302691000
�06� 3.51 �50�29.00
4) GR76 472108 035302691000 $2Z�78.6U
5) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302691010 $1,133,842.11
5) GR76 451942 035302692000 $91,683.52
4) GR76 472108 035302692000 ��350.40
5) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302692010 $115,03192
3) R108 488332 0351000 ���29.00
3) R108 538070 0351000 ���29.00
CERTIFICATIONS:Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Charles Daniels (5199)
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey VKHalstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: AvaEa|y (4239)
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