STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 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 "Click It or Ticket" Mobilization Grant (Grant No. 2021-Dallas-CIOT-THA-00028, CFDA No. 20.616) in the amount of $84,942.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a safety belt enforcement initiative for the period November 13, 2020 through December 2, 2020; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $84,942.00 in FY21 STEP - Click It Or Ticket Mobilization Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in the amount of $84,942.00 in the FY21 STEP - Click It Or Ticket Mobilization Fund; (4) a local cash match in the amount of $22,274.25; and (5) execution of the sub-grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Total amount $107,216.25 - Financing: General Fund ($22,274.25) and Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($84,942.00)
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BACKGROUND
Since 2002, the City of Dallas has received the "Click It or Ticket" Mobilization Grant which provides for the reimbursement of overtime salaries paid to officers enforcing seatbelt and child safety seat laws at locations throughout the City of Dallas.
This grant is part of the National Traffic Safety Plan and is awarded to Texas Department of Transportation grant recipients.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 26, 2017, City Council authorized an application for and acceptance of the “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for a safety belt enforcement initiative for the period May 2, 2017 through June 10, 2017; a City contribution of pension and Federal Insurance Contributions Act costs; and execution of the grant agreement by Resolution No. 17-0697.
On April 11, 2018, City Council authorized an application for and acceptance of the “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for a safety belt enforcement initiative for the period May 2, 2018 through June 10, 2018; a City contribution of pension and Federal Insurance Contributions Act costs; and execution of the grant agreement by Resolution No. 18-0552.
On May 8, 2019, City Council authorized an application for and acceptance of the “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for a safety belt enforcement initiative for the period May 17, 2019 through June 5, 2019; a City contribution of pension and Federal Insurance Contributions Act costs; and execution of the grant agreement by Resolution No. 19-0724.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds |
$ 84,942.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
General Fund |
$ 22,274.25 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$107,216.25 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |