HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-020 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-020
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has issued the 2014
Incident Management Equipment Purchase Proposed Call for Projects for the purchase
of equipment and technology used in mitigating crashes, and
WHEREAS, The North Richland Hills Police Department is seeking authorization to
apply for and receive grant funding to purchase a Courtesy Patrol Vehicle to be used in
mitigating freeway crashes and incidents; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills to authorize the application for such grant and to agree
to the condition that such funds will be returned to the NCTCOG in full if not used as
provided by such grant, NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS:
Section 1: That Public Safety Director Jimmy Perdue is authorized to submit an
application for the NCTCOG 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase
Proposed Call for Projects Grant and to accept, reject alter or terminate such grant on
behalf of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th day of August, 2014. /�
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#1 -NE Loop 820 from 1-35 to SH 183/SH
121 interchange:
-12.6 miles(6.3 miles each direction)
-Includes parts of Haltom City and
North Richland Hills
#2—SH 121 from Beach St.to NE Loop
II 820 interchange:
-13.2 miles(6.6 miles each direction)
-Includes parts of Haltom City,North
Richland Hills,and Richland Hills
#3—Loop 820 from Trinity Blvd to SH
k' i 121/SH 183 merge:
-1.2 miles(.6 miles each direction)
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#3 Includes Richland Hills
#4—SH 183/SH 121 from NE Loop 820
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Interchange to Brown Trail:
-6.0 miles(3.0 miles each direction)
-Includes parts of Hurst,North
#2 Richland Hills,and Richland Hills
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33,0 Miles
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: August 25, 2014
Subject: Agenda Item No.
2014 North Central Texas Council of Governments Incident
Management Equipment Purchase Proposed Call for Projects Grant -
Resolution No. 2014-020
Presenter: Mike Hamlin, Assistant Police Chief
Summary.
The interchange of Northeast Loop 820, SH 121, and SH 183 has contributed
substantially to traffic congestion problems in the past The City of North Richland Hills
is strategically located immediately in and adjacent to this interchange and will have
easy access to both the managed and non-managed lanes of the new North Tarrant
Express freeway system. The Police Department has been made aware of the 2014
Incident Management Equipment Purchase Proposed Call for Projects Grant through
NCTCOG A total of $1,250,000 has been made available for the purchase of
equipment and technology to aid cities in mitigating non-recurring traffic incidents. The
Police Department is seeking authorization to apply for and receive grant funding to
purchase a Courtesy Patrol Vehicle to be used for this purpose.
General Description
Freeway congestion resultant from non-recurrent events (crash, stalled vehicle, flat tire)
can be quickly mitigated, provided the right equipment is available. The Police
Department is seeking grant funding to purchase a Courtesy Patrol Vehicle to be
utilized on the multi-jurisdictional patrol route along Northeast Loop 820, SH 121, and
SH 183 encompassing the cities of North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Hurst, and
Richland Hills (see map Attachment A). The Courtesy Patrol Vehicle will be equipped as
an authorized emergency response vehicle capable of responding with flashing lights
and siren to facilitate rapid responses to critical incidents. Additional specialized
equipment will include a wrecker-style push bumper to remove obstructing vehicles; an
on-board air compressor and tire changing tools, a telescoping arrow board; and 36"
reflective traffic cones
The Police Department is seeking authorization to apply for and receive available
funding through NCTCOG's 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Proposed
Call for Projects Grant. It is anticipated the project will cost $78,028 and that 100% of
the program costs will be covered by the grant.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 2014-020