A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $66,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the FY 2027 STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) program. The performance period is during enforcement waves scheduled on holidays between October 01, 2026 through Sept

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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $66,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the FY 2027 STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) program. The performance period is during enforcement waves scheduled on holidays between October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027. This grant funding is to pay overtime salaries for officers to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol by minor. The City of Laredo is required to match approximately $15,500.00, from General Fund. Funding is available in Special Police Fund.