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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,573 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT
FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR COMPREHENSIVE 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 2005-2006 and
in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $468 573 subject to receipt of the Comprehensive Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, for the purpose of
funding a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation for Comprehensive STEP Implementation.
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 incorporated into the ordinance of the municipal government of the City of Fort
Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1 2005 and ending September 30 2006 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
A istant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. SQ~p'i'2yr~ „¢!' 13~ oZQ~s
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 9/13/2005 Ordinance No 16576-09-2005
DATE Tuesday September 13 2005
LOG NAME 35TXDOT2006
REFERENCE NO *G-14916
SUBJECT
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2006 Comprehensive Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council•
1 Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded a Comprehensive STEP-
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation for
Comprehensive STEP implementation during Fiscal Year 2006 contingent upon appropriation of matching
funds,
3 Authorize the transfer of $52,293 00 from the State Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the FY
06 city match, contingent upon the receipt of adequate funding in the FY06 State Awarded Assets fund
4 Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
by $468 573 00• and
5 Authorize anon-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount
of $117 000 00 for interim financing of the FY 06 grant project pending contract execution
DISCUSSION
Each year the Texas Department of Transportation accepts proposals for projects that are aimed at
reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities. The Police Department submitted
a proposal to implement increased enforcement of traffic safety-related laws and increased public
education about traffic safety issues. Proposed activities include speed enforcement, seatbelt enforcement,
DWI enforcement and intersection traffic control enforcement.
The Texas Department of Transportation has approved the Police Department's Proposal and the City will
be receiving $416,280 in grant funds for Fiscal Year 2006 Comprehensive STEP Matching funds of
$52,293 are required Authorization of an inter-fund loan in the amount of $117 000 from the General Fund
will allow implementation of Comprehensive STEP to begin promptly on October 1 2005 The project will
end September 30 2006
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the contracts
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the next fiscal year budget,
as appropriated of. the Grants Fund Upon receipt of the grant, the interfund loan of $117 000 00 will be
returned to the General Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451942 035302052000 $416,280.00
GR76 472108 035302052000 $52.293.00
GR76 5ClARIOUS) 03530252010 $468.573.00
GR76 220001 .000302052000 $117,000.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
R108 538070 0352000
GG01 136076 0000000
$52.293.00
$117,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Joe Paniagua (6140)
Originating DeQartment Head. Ralph Mendoza (4210)
Additional {nformation Contact: Cristi Lemon (4243)
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