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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br />Agenda Date Requested: <br />Requested By: Ken Adeox <br />Department: <br />08-26-12 <br />Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: <br />Exhibits: Selective Traffic Enforcement Program <br />(STEP) Resolution <br />Exhibits: Texas Traffic Safety Program Grant <br />Agreement <br />Exhibits <br />Budget <br />Source of Funds: <br />Account Number: <br />Amount Budgeted: <br />Amount Requested: <br />Budgeted Item: YES NO <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br />The La Porte Police Department has made its annual TXDOT Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant <br />application, which pays for overtime activities by local law enforcement officers in order to reduce the incidence of <br />speeding, driving while intoxicated, failure to use occupant restraint systems, and intersection traffic control <br />violations. The City did not receive this grant for FY 11/12, but was once again awarded the grant for FY 12/13. <br />The grant will reimburse the City for up to $49,088.50 in overtime, with matching contributions from the City of <br />$49,470.46. Although the grant pays base salary, the police department will continue to meet its required match in - <br />kind, by paying administrative, employee benefits, equipment, and fuel costs. <br />The STEP grant has been included in the City's proposed FY 12/13 Budget and was discussed during recent City <br />Council budget presentations. <br />Action Required by Council: <br />Authorize Resolution for City Manager to sign grant award and other documents for the STEP grant. <br />Approved for City Council Agenda <br />Corby Alexander, City Manager <br />Date <br />