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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,467
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WAVE
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 $14,467 from available funds, for the purpose of
funding the Wave 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
APPR VED AST OR D LEGALITY
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
10/29/02 **C-19322 35WAVE 1 of 3
SUBJECT WAVE STEP (SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
Authorize the City Manager to accept the contract with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) to continue to operate the Wave STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) from
November 15, 2002, through September 30, 2003, on an overtime basis in the amount of $14,467
(state $13,000, City $1,467), and
2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $14,467, and
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Federal Awarded
Assets Fund by $1,467 and decreasing the undesignated, unreserved fund balance by the same
amount; and
4 Authorize the transfer of $1,467 from the Federal Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the
City's cash match, and
5 Authorize the City Manager to waive the indirect cost in the amount of $2,143, since indirect costs
are not allowed by TxDOT
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this program is to conduct additional occupant protection and speed enforcement
during selected holiday periods Traffic officers will conduct pre and post surveys of safety belt usage
and speed compliance, will incorporate pre and post public information and education efforts, and will
increase enforcement during the designated holidays
Results of special statewide demonstration STEPs conducted in Texas and five other states affirm that
coordinated waves of enforcement, surveys, and public information and education are feasible,
manageable, and highly effective in reducing traffic-related fatalities, injuries, and costs. Reports from these
demonstration STEPs show significant increases in safety belt use rates, high-level law enforcement
participation, and extensive publicity generated from both state and community program activity
Seasonal problems are evident in traffic with safety belts and/or speeding These trends can be
addressed by focusing on the key issues of safety during peak times such as speed and seat belt
enforcement during certain holiday periods According to the National Safety Council, people wearing
safety belts have a 45% better chance of surviving a serious traffic crash, and a 50% better chance of
surviving without severe injuries
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
10/29/02 **C-19322 35WAVE 2 of 3
SUBJECT WAVE STEP SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM)
The State of Texas has had a Mandatory Use Law (MUL) for safety belts since 1985 Since that time,
Texas has seen safety belt use rise to among the highest levels in the country In 2002, according to
the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), Texas A&M University, the statewide safety belt usage rate for
Texas is 81 1
The child passenger restraint law was implemented in 1984 for infants and children from birth to 4 years
of age to protect them while riding in a car or light truck. According to TTI, the statewide usage for this
age group in 2001 was 71 9%
The funding period for this program will begin November 15, 2002 (or when all signatures are obtained
on the contracts), and expire September 30, 2003
The total contract cost of the Wave STEP is $14,467 TxDOT will provide funds in the amount of
$13,000 for overtime and vehicle mileage, and the City of Fort Worth will provide $1,467 The terms of
the state contract do not allow for reimbursement of the 11 46% retirement fringe benefit for the
overtime and was not included in the contract total
The budget is as follows
CATEGORY STATE CITY TOTAL
Personnel $12,800 -0- $12,800
Retirement at 11 46% -0- $1,467 $ 1,467
Mileage 200 -0- 200
Total $13,000 $1,467 $14,467
TxDOT does not provide for any form of indirect costs, therefore, it will be necessary to waive these
charges in the amount of $2,143
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
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DATE
10/29/02 REFERENCE NUMBER
**C-19322 LOG NAME
35WAVE PAGE
3 of 3
SUBJECT WAVE STEP SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon the approval and execution of the above recommendations, the
funds required for this agreement will be available in the current operating budgets, as appropriated, of
the Federal Awarded Assets Fund and the Grants Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by (to)
4) R107 538070 0351000 $ 1 467 00
Libby Watson 6183 2) GR76 472107 035302819000 $ 1 467 00
Originating Department Head 2) GR76 451942 035302819000 $13 000 00
2) GR76 5 (various) 035302819010 $14 467 00
Ralph Mendoza 4- (from) APPROVED 10/29/02
8386 3) R107 301000 0000000 $ 1 467 00 ORD.#'S 15313 & 15314
Additional Information Contact: 4) R107 538070 0352000 $ 1 467 00
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Ralph Mendoza 8386