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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $449,664 00 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE SAFE AND SOBER SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF
PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL 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 the Fiscal Year 1998-99 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
$449,664 00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Safe and Sober Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation.
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 unpair 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. 13540 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repealed.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 and be in full force and effect after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort T~orth, Texas
M,'Ayar And Council CammunicAtion
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
8/17/99 **C-17599 35SOBER 1 of 3
SUBJECT SAFE & SOBER STEP (SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 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 continue to operate the Safe & Sober Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
from October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2001, on an overtime basis in the amount of $449,664
(State $255,161/City $194,503), and
2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund awarded assets by $194,503 from available funds, and
3 Authorize the transfer of $194,503 from the Special Trust Fund awarded assets to the Grants Fund
for the City's cash match, and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $449,664 from available funds, and
5 Authorize the City Manager to waive the indirect cost in the amount of $76,762 since indirect costs
are not allowed by TxDOT
DISCUSSION
TxDOT has agreed to provide funds for the Safe & Sober STEP for the next two years.
Speeding continues to be a major contributor to traffic crashes resulting in injuries and fatalities, not
only on State highways, but on all types of roadways within cities and towns as well Law enforcement
entities now have the opportunity to focus their enforcement efforts on those streets -and roadways that
have a high number of speed-related crashes and/or experience high rates of noncompliance with the
posted speed limits. In addition, Department of Public Safety crash data also indicates that drunk
drivers are a major contributor to traffic crashes and fatalities in Texas. One of the best defenses
against a drunk or speeding driver is a properly worn safety belt. Working on an overtime basis,
officers will attempt to decrease total crashes on targeted STEP sites, reduce speeds in excess of the
posted speed limit, arrest intoxicated drivers, and increase safety belt and safety seat usage rates. All
equipment for this program will be provided from existing resources, and the State will reimburse the
City for overtime pay and mileage expenses
The funding period for this program will begin October 1, 1999 (or when all signatures are obtained on
the contracts) and end September 30, 2001
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
M'Ayar And Council Cammun~cAtian
DATE
8/17/99 REFERENCE NUMBER
**C-'! 7599 LOG NAME
35SOBER PAGE
2 of 3
SUBJECT SAFE & SOBER STEP (SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM)
The total contract cost of the Safe & Sober STEP is $449,664 TxDOT will provide funds in the amount
of $255,161, and the City will provide $194,503 The terms of the State contract do not allow for
reimbursement of the 11 46% retirement fringe benefit for the overtime personnel base salaries, and
was not included in the contract total
It is understood that funding for Fiscal Year 2001 is subject to available fu nds for that fiscal year, and
will not be appropriated until 2001
For Fiscal Year 2000 (October 1, 1999-September 30, 2000) the budget i s based on a 75/25% basis
as follows
Category State Citv Total
Personnel $135,499 $45,165 $180,664
Retirement @ 11 46% -0- 20,704 20,704
Travel 723 241 964
Educational Materials 6,000 2,000 8,000
Registration Fees 375 125 500
Mileage 10.500 3,500 14.000
Totals $153,097 $71,735 $224,832
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2001 (October 1, 2000-September 30, 2001) the budget is based on a
50/50% basis as follows.
Category State Citv Total
Personnel $ 90,332 $ 90,322 $180,664
Retirement @ 11 46% -0- 20,704 20,704
Travel 482 482 964
Educational Materials 4,000 4,000 _8,000
Registration Fees 250 250 -~ `500
Mileage 7,000 7.000 14.000
Totals $102,064 $122,768 $224,832
TxDOT does not provide for any form of indirect costs, therefore, it will be necessary to waive these
charges in the amount of $76,762 ($38,381 for each year) for the STEP Indirect costs are calculated
by multiplying the sum of personnel and retirement by 19 06%
City of Fort Worth, Texas
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DATE
8/~ 7/99 REFERENCE NUMBER
**C-17599 LOG NAME
35SOBER PAGE
3 of 3
SUBJECT SAFE & SOBER STEP (SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM)
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon the approval and execution of the above recommendations,
funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
4) GR76 451942 035302593000 $255,161.00
Libby Watson 6183 3&4) GR76 472072 035302593000 $194,503.00 App~~~l~.D g
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