Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Ratifying the Authorization of the City Manager to Apply for and Accept, If Awarded, a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant for Fiscal Year 2019 from the Texas Department of Transportation For Overtime Traffic Safety Enforcement
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Matt Baxter, Police Patrol Sergeant
Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution ratifying the authorization for the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, the FY19 TXDOT Comprehensive STEP Grant.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The FY19 STEP Grant application was due January 11, 2018.
• The STEP Grant program pays 80% of the overtime cost for traffic officers to increase enforcement and adjudication of traffic related safety laws.
• The City is applying for grant funding to pay the cost of 1,560 hours of overtime for traffic enforcement and 70 hours of administration and public education.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The grant is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT).
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The total amount of the program is approximately $141,920. The grant application for $102,232 will cover the cost of the overtime and the match is approximately $39,687.50, 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 (OT x $0.0765)
o 001-3119-421-8021 TMRS (OT x $0.1543)
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A