Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate $28,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Austin STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization Project. Funding: $28,000 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A City funding match of $7,145.80 is required and is available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.

Summary

The City Council is considering an ordinance (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Police Department Operating Budget. This amendment will accept and appropriate $28,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Austin STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization Project. A city match of $7,145.80 is required and will be covered by existing Police Department operating budget funds, specifically accounting for a portion of salaries for two APD employees. The grant period is from December 9, 2025, to September 10, 2026, and will fund DWI enforcement waves during holiday periods.

Citizen Impact

This action will increase DWI enforcement during holiday periods through grant funding, potentially making roads safer for residents.

Confidence

high