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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: March 27, 2024
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager ;fig
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police-
RE: PR 23691 —Resolution to apply for the Texas Department of Transportation 2024
"Operation Slowdown"program.
Introduction:
The Police Department is seeking the City Council's decision for the City Manager to apply for the
Texas Department of Transportation 2024"Operation Slow Down Mobilization"program.
Background:
Law Enforcement officials statewide are participating in the"Operation Slowdown" campaign to
conduct high-visibility enforcement activities focused on reducing the number of fatal and serious
injury motor vehicle accidents involving contributing factors commonly associated with speeding.
Speeding is the number one contributing factor in traffic crashes in Texas. During the month of
July, Law Enforcement officers will increase their efforts to enforce speeding violations. All hours
worked and activity conducted in furtherance of the"Operation Slowdown" campaign will be
compensated through the program. These activities are recorded and reported to TXDOT.
Budget Impact:
The"Operation Slowdown"campaign is 100% funded by the Texas Department of Transportation
which would allot funds for Port Arthur Police Officers to increase traffic enforcement in problem
traffic areas in order to reduce traffic accidents, and the injuries and fatalities associated with
speeding.
Recommendation:
The Police Department recommends that the City Council supports the Texas Department of
Transportation 2024 "Operation Slowdown"program as the initiative does focus on reducing
traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities associated with these incidents and would be beneficial to
the citizens of Port Arthur.
"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
P.R. No. 23691
3-27-24 SRH
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPLY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION "OPERATION SLOWDOWN" PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Port Arthur
are dedicated to maintaining the highest degree of safety
for the motorists operating in Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation
advised the FY 2024 "Operation Slowdown" Program is opening
for applications, due April 12, 2024 , to be executed during
the month of July; and
WHEREAS, this program is dedicated to conducting high-
visibility law enforcement to focus on increased efforts to
combat speeding violations which in return will decrease
motor vehicle accidents resulting in serious injuries or
death; and
WHEREAS, Speeding is the number one factor in traffic
crashes in Texas; and
WHEREAS, "Operation Slowdown" campaign is 100o funded
by the Texas Department of Transportation which would
allot funds for Port Arthur Police Officers to increase
traffic enforcement in problem traffic areas in order to
reduce traffic accidents, and the injuries and fatalities
associated with speeding.
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 apply for the Fiscal Year 2024 Department of
Transportation "Operation Slowdown" Program to be executed
in July.
Section 3 . That a copy of the Resolution shall be
spread upon the minutes of the City Council .
P.R. No. 23691
3-27-24 SRH
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of April,
A.D. , 2024 , at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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jes M. Black
terim City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Ronald Burton, CPM Timothy/ W. u iso
City Manager Chief ,/f Police
APPROVED FOR FINANCE:
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Lynda Boswell
Director of Finance