HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-007 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)GRANT FOR
THE FY2027 PROGRAM GRANT YEAR, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the TxDOT STEP 2027 Program Grant and make appointments for the
conduct of business relative to the Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills to provide for increased enforcement for
speed compliance and additional enforcement hours targeting impaired
drivers during fiscal year 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of North Richland Hills finds that these two violations of
the law unquestionably cause our citizens injury and property damage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and
correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees to fund overtime hours to
provide for this additional enforcement during fiscal year 2027, in
anticipation of reimbursement from the Texas Department of
Transportation as set forth in the Grant Agreement.
SECTION 3. The City Council of North Richland Hills designates the Chief of Police as
the grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power
to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the
applicant agency.
SECTION 4. All Resolutions of the City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby
amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of January, 2026.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
J k McCarty, Mayor
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Alicia Richardson a C4�
City Secretary/Chief Governri0Offir ;
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Bradley A. nderle, City Attorney
APPROV AS TO CONTENT:
Je Ga , Chief of Police
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