STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: September 9, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant (Grant No. 2021-Dallas-S-1YG-00012, CFDA No. 20.600) from the U.S. Department of Transportation passed through the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $770,047.72, for travel expenses and overtime reimbursement for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $770,047.72, in the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program-STEP FY21 Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in the amount of $770,047.72 in the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program-STEP FY21 Fund; (4) a local cash match in the amount of $195,151.48; and (5) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total amount of $965,199.20 - Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($770,047.72) and General Fund ($195,151.48) (subject to appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive STEP Grant provides for the reimbursement of overtime salaries paid to officers and supervisors enforcing specific traffic laws at targeted locations. The focus is on driving while intoxicated (DWI) violations, speeding, occupant restraint use, and traffic control device violations. The goals are: (1) to increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety-related laws to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes; (2) to reduce the number of DWI related crashes, injuries and fatalities; and (3) to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 11, 2019, City Council authorized an application for and ac...
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