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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Timothy Duriso, Chief of Police
RE: PR 22022—Memoranda of Understanding between the Texas Department of
Public Safety and the City of Port Arthur Police Department regarding state
vehicle weight enforcement inspections.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda is to seek the City of Council's approval to execute Memoranda of
Understanding between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Port Arthur
Police Department regarding state vehicle weight enforcement inspections.
Background:
Title 37 of the Texas Administrative Code, Rule 4.56, requires that law enforcement agencies
employing weight enforcement officers must enter into memoranda of understanding with the
Texas Department of Public Safety prior to conducting weight enforcement and commercial
enforcement authority.
Traffic Unit officers of the Port Arthur Police Department maintain certification through Texas
Department of Public Safety to enforce weight laws from Chapter 621 of the Texas
Transportation Code
The Memoranda of Understanding sets forth the standards, training, and reporting
requirements that our agency and officers must follow.
Budget Impact:
None
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council execute a Memorandum of Understanding between
the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Port Arthur Police Department
regarding state vehicle weight enforcement inspections.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE PORT
ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING STATE VEHICLE
WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT INSPECTIONS AND COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur desires to enter into
Memoranda of Understanding with the Texas Department of
Public Safety regarding state vehicle weight enforcement
inspections and commercial vehicle enforcement authority; and
WHEREAS, Title 37 of the Texas Administrative Code, Rule
4 . 56, requires that law enforcement agencies employing weight
enforcement officers enter into a memorandum of understanding
with the Texas Department of Public Safety prior to conducting
enforcement inspections and commercial vehicle enforcement
authority; and
WHEREAS, the staff requests authorization for the City
Manager to execute the Memorandums of Understanding, in
substantially the same forms as Exhibits "A" and "B" .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council authorizes the City
Manager to enter into Memorandums of Understanding between
the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Port Arthur
Police Department, in substantially the same forms as
attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B" .
Section 3 . That a copy of the caption of this resolution
shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of July, A.D. ,
2021, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote : AYES:
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Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tiz no
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
, s P6kt TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
5805 N LAMAR BLVD • BOX 4087•AUSTIN, TEXAS 78773-0001
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STEVEN C.McCRAW COMMISSION
STEVEN P.MACH,CHAIRMAN
DIRECTOR NELDA BLAIR
FREEMAN F.MARTIN STEVE H.HODGHILL
RANDALL B.PRINCE DALE WAINWRIGHT
JEOFF WILLIAMS
DEPUTY DIRECTORS
Lieutenant Chris Segler
Port Arthur Police Department
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Re: RENEWAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Certification of Weight Enforcement Authority
Lieutenant Segler:
Pursuant to your request, we are sending you the bi-annual renewal Weight Enforcement
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Please complete any blanks on the MOU related to your Municipality, have the appropriate
authorized person sign the original, and mail the original MOU to me, Attn: CVE Training, 6200
Guadalupe St., Bldg. P, Austin, TX 78752, by August 1, 2021. Your authorized signatory should
be the Chief of Police or a higher official. If the contact information requires substantial revision,
please FAX the corrections to me at (512) 424-5712, and we will forward a corrected MOU to
you.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at (512) 424-2053.
Sincerely,
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Manager, Motor Carrier Bureau
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (DPS)
-and-
PORT ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT (Allied Agency)
I. General Agreement
In accordance with Texas Transportation Code § 621.402, DPS has established parameters
for approved Allied Agencies seeking to enforce Texas Transportation Code Chapter 621,
Subchapter F. In order to maximize the uniform enforcement of statute, the parties enter
into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding training, approved scale use,
annual scale re-calibration standards, violation report requirements, and mandated annual
reporting.
II. DPS Responsibilities
In order to better implement and maintain the standards in this MOU, DPS will:
1. Train, retrain (as necessary or desirable), test, and certify the officers of any qualified
Allied Agency.
2. Forward any weight enforcement complaints or challenges to the issuing Allied
Agency.
3. Supply software necessary for the data entry of all inspection information on a cost
recovery basis to Allied Agencies.
DPS may conduct random, in-person observation of weight enforcement inspections
conducted by an Allied Agency in order to ensure that Allied Agency's officers are adhering
to DPS certification standards.
III. Allied Agency Responsibilities
A. Certification Training
Allied Agency must enroll their commissioned, full-time officers in the 40 hour, Basic CVE
course conducted at the direction of the DPS Motor Carrier Bureau. A commissioned officer
must obtain 80% or better to become certified as a "weight enforcement officer." After
initial certification, mandated re-certification training will take place following each
legislative session. Weight enforcement officers must obtain 80% or better to maintain
certification. DPS will immediately suspend any officer who fails to re-certify and Allied
Agency must prohibit that officer from conducting or assisting with any weight
enforcement activities.
Allied Agency may discontinue agency certification at any time by notifying DPS in writing.
If a certified officer separates from an Allied Agency, Allied Agency must notify DPS
within ten days.
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B. Application of Statute and Allied Agency Requirements
1. During the course of duty, an Allied Agency weight enforcement officer must adhere
to the "reasonable suspicion" requirements in weighing a commercial motor
vehicle as inferred by Transportation Code § 621.402. There must be an articulable
reason to detain a vehicle prior to utilizing any type of approved scale to determine
actual weight. A fixed location signaling all commercial traffic to enter a weight
enforcement site is in direct conflict with this mandate.
2. Allied Agency will only conduct weight inspections while an officer is on-duty. Allied
Agency may not perform inspections at any time for the specific purpose of
benefitting a carrier, whether onsite or offsite (such as a roadside or at a principal
place of business). Compensation for weight inspections of any kind is prohibited.
C. Approved Scales
Allied Agency must purchase and use scales from the approved Scale List found at the
following URL: http://www.dps.texas.gov/cve/Publications/approvedScaleList.pdf. Allied
Agency must re-calibrate the approved scales during each calendar year by a certified scale
technician or vendor. Allied Agency must retain all individual scale calibration records for
the current year plus the two previous years. These records are subject to review during
contested judicial proceedings or any DPS audit.
D. Weight Inspection Reports & Upload
Allied Agency must purchase hardware and software to conduct weight inspections in
order to upload the reports to DPS. Allied Agency may only issue DPS authorized weight
inspection reports.
E. Annual Reporting Requirements
Allied Agency must submit an annual report of its weight enforcement activities for
each calendar year to DPS. Allied Agency must send the report to the Motor Carrier
Bureau in Austin, Texas by January 31 of each year for the prior year's enforcement
activities. The annual reporting requirements under this Section will survive the
termination date of this MOU.
F. Statutory Financial Reporting and Remittance Requirements
Allied Agency must comply with Transportation Code § 621.506(g) and report that data to
DPS.
This includes: (1) sending the required 50 percent share to the State of Texas's Comptroller
of
Public Accounts (CPA) if the fine meets the statutory criteria; and (2) only imposing the
minimum
dollar fine unless the vehicle's weight was determined by a scale given or approved by DPS.
DPS will confirm fiscal standing with CPA before renewing an MOU with Allied Agency.
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IV. Termination of Certification
* * * UNLESS RENEWED,THIS MOU WILL EXPIRE ON AUGUST 1, 2023 * * *
To prevent a loss of authority to conduct weight enforcement inspections, please email
DPS with your renewal request between the 60th and 30th day prior to the expiration of
your current MOU. If the Allied Agency does not sign the renewal and mail it in to DPS
before its current MOU expiration date, certified officers must cease performing all weight
enforcement activities, until DPS receives the new fully executed MOU.
DPS may issue a warning to Allied Agency if Allied Agency fails to comply with MOU
requirements in such a way that DPS deems that the weight enforcement action being
taken is contrary to established training and statute. Failure to immediately correct any
compliance issue or comply with the required remittance of assessed fines to the
Comptroller of Public Accounts may result in the termination of the established MOU and
the decertification of Allied Agency.
V. Program Coordinators and Signatory Acceptance
Allied Agency's weight enforcement coordinators are responsible for all communications
and contacts required to manage this MOU. The coordinators must provide any updates
regarding contact information within 30 calendar days.
DPS Program Coordinator:
Captain Omar Villarreal
THP Motor Carrier Bureau
P.O. Box 4087
Austin, Texas 78773-0522
Phone: (512) 424-2053
Fax: (512) 424-5712
Omar.Villarreal@dps.texas.gov
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AUSTIN, TX 78773-0522
(512) 424-2051
STEVEN C.McCRAW WWW.dps.State.gov COMMISSION
DIRECTOR STEVEN P.MACH,CHAIRMAN
FREEMAN F.MARTIN MOTOR CARRIER BUREAU NELDA BLAIR
RANDALL B.PRINCE
JEOFF WILLIAMS SIEVE H.HODGHILL
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DEPUTY DIRECTORS DALE WAINWRIGHT
LIEUTENANT CHRIS SEGLER
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT
PORT ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 1089
PORT ARTHUR TX 77641-1089
Re: REMINDER - RENEWAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Certification of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Authority
Dear Lieutenant Segler:
Pursuant to revised regulations issued regarding this certification program, your Municipality
is required to renew your Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) every two years Please
complete any blanks on the MOU related to your Municipality, have the appropriate
authorized person sign the original, and mail the original MOU to me, Attn: CVE Training,
6200 Guadalupe St, Bldg. P, Austin, TX 78752, by August 1, 2021. Your authorized
signatory should be the Chief of Police or a higher official. If the contact information requires
substantial revision, please FAX the corrections to me at (512) 424-5712, and we will forward
a corrected MOU to you.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at (512) 424-2053, or the Motor Carrier
Bureau Attorney, Angela Funk, at (512) 424-2884.
Sincerely,
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Renewal request for the
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
We have complied with all federal, CVSA, and state requirements, and are current in filing all reports
required by the MOU. We request renewal of the MOU, and have provided any necessary corrections
to the contact information provided below.
Existing Information Updated Information:
Port Arthur Police Department
Traffic Enforcement Unit
17460018850
State Tax ID Number State Tax ID Number
Lieutenant Chris Segler
Program Coordinator Program Coordinator
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Address Address
(409) 984-2192 & (409) 983-8600
Voice Phone Number Voice Phone Number
(409) 983-8627
Fax Number Fax Number
chris.segler@portarthurtx.gov
E-mail Address E-mail Address
Based on the last two digits of your Taxpayer Identification, you are scheduled to renew your MOU
with the department before 8/1/2019, and on the same date every odd year thereafter.
TO PREVENT LOSS OF AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT CVSA INSPECTIONS, please send this
request form to the department thirty to sixty days before your MOU will expire by FAX to (512) 424-
5712, or by mail to the Motor Carrier Bureau, Texas Department of Public Safety, P.O. Box 4087,
Austin, Texas 78773-0522.
The information reflected above is correct and current. Please send us a renewal MOU.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (DPS)
-and-
PORT ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT (Allied Agency)
I. GENERAL AGREEMENT
A. Introduction and Statutory Authority
DPS and Allied Agency enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to
maximize the effective utilization of commercial motor vehicle, driver, and cargo inspection
resources; to avoid duplication of effort, to expand the number of inspections performed; to
advance uniformity of inspections; and to minimize delays in schedules incurred by the industry
inherent to this type of enforcement activity.
1. Due to the need for a basic delineation of routine responsibilities for the federal, state,
county, and municipal agencies, it is agreed:
• DPS will inspect vehicles operating over public highways and at carrier terminal facilities.
• Allied Agencies must, as a routine practice, confine inspection activities to vehicles
operating over public highways and city streets in their jurisdictions with the exception
of municipal police officers certified under Tex. Transp. Code § 644.101. These certified
municipal police officers may conduct vehicle inspections at carrier terminal facilities.
2. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has imposed timeliness and
accuracy standards on DPS regarding interstate and intrastate motor carrier information.
DPS, in turn, has established timeliness and accuracy standards for Allied Agencies engaged
in the inspection of commercial motor vehicles (CMV).
3. Allied Agencies and their authorized inspection representatives (Program Coordinators)
must implement procedures in accordance with the minimum standards in this MOU.
4. In order to advance uniformity in the inspection of CMV and their operators, Allied Agencies
must adopt the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) North American Standard
Roadside Inspection Procedures and the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria as
adopted by DPS under the following:
• Tex. Transp. Code Ch. 644, located at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/;
• 37 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 4, Subchapter B; 37 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 16,
Subchapter A; and 37 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 21 located at
http://www.sos.texas.gov/tac/index.shtml; and
• The most current version of the CMV Enforcement Guidance Documents provided by
DPS to the Allied Agencies:
CVSA Levels of Inspection
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o Level 1 North American Standard
o Level II Walk-a-round Inspection
o Level III Driver-Only Inspection
o Level IV Special Inspection
o Level V Vehicle-Only Inspection (Terminal)
The State of Texas has an inspection quality agreement with the FMCSA in its Commercial
Vehicle Safety Plan. Inspections found to be non-compliant with this policy may be nullified by
the DPS Motor Carrier Bureau (MCB) from the carrier's safety profile and from the inspector's
certification record by the authority of the Assistant Division Director of the DPS Texas Highway
Patrol (THP) or that person's designee.
If amendments to 37 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 4, Subchapter B require amending this MOU,
DPS will do so within a reasonable period of time. The date of any amendment under this
paragraph will not affect the renewal date described in Section IV, unless otherwise indicated
by DPS.
II. DPS RESPONSIBILITIES
DPS will:
A. Train, retrain (as necessary or desirable), test, and certify Allied Agency inspectors as per the
agreement between DPS and the CVSA.
B. Approve inspection forms for all inspections conducted in conformance with this MOU.
C. Approve vehicle and driver out-of-service stickers.
D. Supply CVSA decals on a cost-recovery basis to Allied Agencies.
E. Supply software necessary for the data entry of all inspection information, on a cost recovery
basis to Allied Agencies.
F. Supply Allied Agencies with inspection data, upon request.
G. Forward challenges of data in inspections or crash reports to Allied Agencies for their
inspections.
H. Conduct random in-person observation of inspections conducted by Allied Agency in order to
ensure Allied Agency's inspectors maintain practical proficiency in the program.
III. ALLIED AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Certification Testing
Allied Agency must:
1. Enroll its commissioned, full-time officers who have not met the minimum certification
requirements for enforcement of Tex. Transp. Code Ch. 644 in training programs required
by 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.13(b) prior to using these officers as inspectors for commercial
vehicle enforcement. Allied Agency must reimburse DPS for costs associated with any
training provided by DPS under 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.13(b)(5).
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2. Implement a program to ensure its officers perform the required number of inspections
annually, as specified in 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.13(c), and successfully complete the
required annual certification training to maintain certification. To further program goals and
achieve the highest quality in inspections, Allied Agency must ensure its officers conduct
more than the minimum number of inspections required annually to maintain certification
and that inspections are evenly distributed throughout the year to maintain enforcement
continuity.
3. Immediately suspend from performing CVSA enforcement and inspections, any officer who
fails to maintain certification or who fails to perform the required number of inspections
following CVSA's North American Standard Uniform Inspection Procedures and the North
American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria guidelines.
4. Send a representative to the annual MCSAP meeting held by DPS to ensure familiarity with
all updated policies and procedures.
B. Policies and Guidelines
Allied Agency must:
1. Conduct inspections only by using CVSA-certified officers.
2. Only conduct inspections on-duty. No inspections may be performed at any time for the
specific purpose of benefitting a carrier's safety profile whether on-site or off-site (such as a
roadside or at an inspection facility). Compensation for inspections of any kind by other
entities (including carriers and carrier employees) is prohibited.
3. Not use inspection as a pretext to search commercial vehicles.
4. Ensure traffic stops performed on a commercial vehicle are made by either a CVSA certified
inspector or by a peace officer using probable cause or reasonable suspicion guidelines. An
absence of these requisites will be cause for inspection report invalidation and a program
participation review.
5. Use the most current forms approved by DPS during the inspection process. Forms and
software may not be altered without the prior, written approval of DPS.
6. Ensure that CVSA-certified inspectors have adequate tools and resources to conduct queries
into motor carrier registration and operating authority while conducting roadside
inspections.
7. Perform Level I, IV, and V inspections requiring undercarriage inspection and brake
measurements utilizing an inspection pit or with a referring officer for safety.
8. Perform only Level V terminal inspections on motor coaches for certification purposes
except for unusual circumstances (such as post-crash investigations). All other inspections
must be conducted roadside. Level I, II, IV and V motor coach inspections must only be
performed by Passenger Vehicle Inspection certified inspectors.
9. Forward inspection data electronically to DPS within ten calendar days following the date of
inspection for processing and final compliance using the most recent version of reporting
software.
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10. Forward crash reports involving commercial motor vehicles to Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) no later than ten calendar days after the date of the crash
investigation.
11. Allow DPS to conduct random in-person observation of inspections conducted by Allied
Agency in order to ensure that Allied Agency's inspectors maintain practical proficiency in
the program.
12. Not use its certification to enforce federal safety regulations as a primary method to
generate program revenue through enforcement penalties, or to enhance criminal
interdiction activities.
13. Not allow officers certified to enforce federal safety regulations to participate in secondary
employment activities that present a conflict of interest related to their commercial vehicle
enforcement duties. This prohibition includes Allied Agency officers trained by DPS that are
no longer assigned to commercial vehicle enforcement units but remain employed by the
Allied Agency.
14. Require all defects disclosed during the inspection process to be corrected.
15. Adopt the Recommended Out-of-Service Criteria and other defect repair verification
procedures as developed by CVSA.
16. Honor CVSA inspection decals affixed to those vehicles by all authorized agencies. CVSA
decals will be affixed to vehicles which pass the Level I or V CVSA inspection with no
disqualifying violations under the North American Standard Roadside Inspection Procedures
and the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria.
17. Maintain the official copy of all reports of inspections conducted by its CVSA certified
inspectors for the current calendar year, plus two additional years. The official copy may be
in paper or retrievable electronic form, and it must bear the signature of the commercial
motor vehicles driver involved in the inspection. A copy must be provided to DPS upon
DPS's request.
18. Conduct mock inspections and safety presentations as requested by the carrier and as
approved by supervisors. Allied Agency may conduct safety presentations that include a
mock (walk-around) inspection, but no documented inspection may be performed as part of
a walk-around or safety presentation.
19. Note circumstances in the inspection report when more than two citations are issued
during an inspection. An important aspect of the MCSAP is consistency in the inspection
process and uniform enforcement. While it is recognized that uniform enforcement may
include the issuance of a citation by the inspecting officer, it is also recognized that there
may be exceptional occasions when the issuance of multiple citations may be warranted.
20. Document all violations (citations and warnings) discovered on the inspection report as
violations, including violations of local ordinances. All CMV contacts must be recorded on
the inspection report.
21. Investigate and determine whether a correction to data needs to be made when data in an
inspection or crash report is challenged. Allied Agency must notify the motor carrier and
DPS in writing of the results of the investigation within ten calendar days. If a correction is
necessary, the Allied Agency must make the correction and forward the corrected reports
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to DPS immediately. Retaliatory actions against motor carriers who file data challenges are
strictly prohibited
22. Must notify DPS in writing ten calendar days any time an officer's certification status
changes (is certified, suspended, or decertified for different types of inspections, or
transfers out of the CVSA inspection program). A cumulative list of officers whose status has
changed must be sent to DPS by January 31 of each year.
23. Must comply with the annual fiscal requirements mandated by TRC 644.102 in reporting the
total amount of fines collected, actual enforcement program expenses and the remittance
of mandated funds to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
IV. TERMINATION OF CERTIFICATION
*** UNLESS RENEWED,THIS MOU WILL EXPIRE ON AUGUST 1, 2023.***
A. Renewal of this MOU
To prevent a loss of authority to conduct CVSA inspections, please mail or FAX your renewal
request to the Department no more than 60 nor less than 30 days prior to the expiration of
this MOU. If the renewal has not been executed by the Allied Agency before the MOU
expiration date, certified officers must cease performing all CVSA inspections, until the
renewal has been fully executed.
B. Decertification
1. DPS may decertify Allied Agency, or individual officers conducting inspections for Allied
Agency, for failure to demonstrate practical proficiency in the program during random in-
person observations by DPS, or by audits of inspections submitted.
2. DPS may decertify Allied Agency, or individual officers conducting inspections for Allied
Agency, for using the certification as a primary method of generating program revenue or
enhancing criminal interdiction activities.
3. DPS may decertify Allied Agency, or individual officers conducting inspections for Allied
Agency, if officers to engage in secondary employment activities that present a conflict of
interest with their commercial vehicle enforcement duties.
4. DPS may decertify Allied Agency, or individual officers conducting inspections for Allied
Agency, for failure to comply with the provisions of the MOU, training, officer certification,
or data-sharing requirements, including the requirement that Allied Agency reimburse DPS
for training expenses and the requirement that Allied Agency forward information and
respond to requests in a timely manner, or any other provisions of 37 Tex. Admin. Code §§
4.13 and 4.14. Reimbursement can be made by check or money order, payable to the
Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
5. DPS may decertify Allied Agency for DPS may decertify Allied Agency for failure to comply with the
annual fiscal requirements mandated by Tex. Transp. Code § 644.102. Allied Agency must properly
report fines collected, actual expenses, and the amount of remittance sent to the State of Texas's
Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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C. Termination of Certification
1. Termination of certification, whether by decertification, request of Allied Agency, or by
failure to renew, will result in the inability of Allied Agency, to retain expenses for any
enforcement actions taken after the effective date of the termination of certification. All
reporting requirements, including the list of officers suspended and no longer certified
which is normally due by January 31 of each year, inspection data reports, and crash reports
must be provided to DPS immediately upon discontinuation in the certification program.
2. Allied Agency may discontinue certification at any time by notifying DPS Program
Coordinator in writing.
3. The CVSA and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration require officers to complete a
minimum number of inspections annually in order for officers to renew their certifications.
The purpose of this requirement is to ensure officers achieve and maintain practical
proficiency in inspecting commercial motor vehicles. Therefore, DPS will decertify Allied
Agency, or individual officers conducting inspections for Allied Agency, for failure to report
any inspections to DPS within a six month period or for failure to evenly space the required
number of inspections throughout the year.
4. Any Termination of Certification terminates Allied Agency's authority to enforce federal
safety regulations under Texas Transp. Code Ch. 644, and Allied Agency's eligibility for
reimbursement of expenses from penalties assessed. DPS will notify the program
coordinator for Allied Agency and the Comptroller of Public Accounts in writing of any
Termination of Certification.
5. DPS may issue a warning to Allied Agency if Allied Agency fails to conduct any inspections
within a three month period. DPS may also issue a warning if Allied Agency fails to comply
with MOU requirements in such a way that DPS deems the quality or timeliness of
inspection data could be compromised, or certified officers would fail to maintain practical
proficiency in the program. Failure to correct the compliance issues within three months, or
such other period as DPS may specify, can result in termination of the MOU and
decertification of Allied Agency.
V. PROGRAM COORDINATORS
The parties' program coordinators are responsible for all communications and contacts required to manage this
MOU. The parties must provide any updates regarding contact information within 30 calendar days. The current
program coordinators for this MOU are:
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Allied Agency: Department:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Texas Highway Patrol
Motor Carrier Bureau
Captain Omar Villarreal
LT epiccs Manager
Program Coordinator Program Coordinator
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Address Address
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Voice Phone Number Voice Phone Number
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Fax Number Fax Number
('N¢6. 5EaLec .9 Par 14aniut,T x'. 6..21/ omar.villarreal@dps.texas.gov
E-mail Address E-mail Address
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Evidence of Acceptance:
Signature of Authorized Official
City of Port Arthur Police Department
Political Subdivision
Ronald Burton
Name
City Manager
Title
Date
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