Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Fiscal Year 2012 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 6, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Cathy Lennox, Administrative Manager
Janay Tieken, Grants Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution for acceptance of the grant
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The STEP - Comprehensive grant pays a portion of the salary for two traffic officers to increase enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety-related laws
• The City has been a recipient of the grant since 2008
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The grant is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
o Grant Funds:
• The FY 12 STEP Comprehensive grant is in the amount of $58,344
o Additional Funds Included in FY 12 Budget:
• Cash funds provided by the City: $17,503
o Salary - $17,503
• Non-cash funds provided by the City: $48,819
o Fringe Benefits - $30,339
o Fuel/Vehicle Maintenance - $18,480
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A