SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $201,235.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Road to ZERO Education and Safety Instruction Program. Program will be targeting education curriculum for youth and adults to make safer choices on seatbelt safety, texting and driving, driving under the influence, and responsibilities of pedestrians, motorcyclists, and pedal cyclists. The grant performance period is October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This grant is for salaries and fringe benefits, travel expenditures, supplies, and equipment. The 20% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $40,997.00.Funding is available in the General Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is accepting project proposals to support the targets and strategies of its traffic safety program to reduce the number of motor vehicle related crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries in Texas. Organizations eligible for General Traffic Safety grants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Authority and Responsibility for funding of the traffic safety grant program derives from the National Highway Safety Act of 1966 (23 USC §401, et. seq.), and the Texas Traffic Safety Act of 1967 (Transportation Code, Chapter 723). General Traffic Safety grants are non-enforcement projects which address highway safety programs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends that Council approves this resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Texas Department of Transportation General grant application is in the amount of $201,234.70 and the City’s 20% match will be approximately $40,997.00 of total project funds.
No financial impact until grant is awarded.