Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept, if Awarded, a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant for Fiscal Year 2024 from the Texas Department of Transportation for Overtime Traffic Safety Enforcement
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: January 17, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Joe Ellenburg, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution ratifying the authorization for the City Manager to accept, if awarded, the FY24 TXDOT Comprehensive STEP Grant.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The FY24 STEP Grant application was submitted January 4, 2023.
• The STEP Grant program pays 80% of the overtime cost for traffic officers to increase enforcement and adjudication of traffic related safety laws. A minimum 20% match is required.
• The City is applying for grant funding to pay the cost of 659 hours of overtime for traffic enforcement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The grant is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT).
• The City has received this grant since 2008.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The total amount of the program is approximately $57,726.00. The grant application is for $45,000.00 and will cover the cost of the overtime and the match is approximately $12,726.00, which is the value of the benefits provided to the officers by the City.
• The following accounts will be impacted by the additional OT benefits:
o 001-3119-421-8020 FICA
o 001-3119-421-8021 TMRS
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A