Description
Title: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate $25,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for the APD STEP - Click It or Ticket Mobilization Project. Funding: $25,000 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A 20 percent required City match will be met by accounting for the base salary and fringe benefits of existing City positions in the Austin Police Department Operating Budget.
Summary
The document pertains to an ordinance approved by the City of Austin on May 28, 2026, which amends the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget for the Austin Police Department. It specifically authorizes the acceptance and appropriation of $25,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for the "Click It or Ticket" Mobilization Project. This initiative is designed to enhance traffic safety through increased enforcement of seat belt laws over a three-week period from May 15 to June 3, 2026. The grant requires a 20 percent city match, which will be covered by existing salary costs, ensuring no additional funds from the General Fund are needed. This legislation is significant as it supports public safety efforts in