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Consideration of and action on a resolution to seek and accept a Fiscal Year 2026 STEP Comprehensive Traffic Enforcement Grant.
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Summary:
The program will be focused on reducing the number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities in Deer Park through the overtime enforcement of traffic statutes and public awareness efforts during the period of time from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a special emphasis on Christmas/New Year’s, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The grant will provide for approximately 792 hours of enforcement in selected enforcement zones.
This grant will provide approximately 792 hours of additional traffic enforcement primarily in specific geographic zones identified as having high crash rates, with a special emphasis on Christmas/New Year’s, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Fiscal year 2026 STEP grant will require in-kind match of approximately $17,802.00 from the City of Deer Park, with TXDOT outlay of approximately $53,051.76 for overtime salaries for a total grant amount of $70,853.76.
Recommended action
Approve Resolution to seek and accept a Fiscal Year 2026 STEP Comprehensive Traffic Enforcement Grant.