Agenda No. 4.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | July 6, 2021 |
| Department: | Police Department |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 21-R-59 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz,Texas authorizing Memorandums of Understanding with the Texas Department of Public Safety, for the purpose of obtaining a renewal of commercial vehicle enforcement authority and other matters in connection therewith. (C. Kelm/M. Casas) |
BACKGROUND
The Schertz Police Department has recently coordinated with Texas DPS and has been qualified to partake in enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle related laws. Continued enforcement requires a renewal to the existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Memorandums of Understanding outlines the required actions and agreements to this authority.
GOAL
To retain the authority to enforce Commercial Motor Vehicle rules and weight restrictions.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Provides the Police Department the authority to enforce Commercial Motor Vehicle rules and weight limits. This provides a resource to assure and confirm the safety of such vehicles and drivers.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommend the approval Resolution 21-R-59 that authorizes the approval of the Memorandums of Understanding that will obtain a certification of commercial vehicle enforcement authority to the Police Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
Enforcement activities may result in an increase in citations issued. This increase in citations may result in a positive increase in associated fines.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend the approval of the Resolution 21-R-59 authorizing the Chief of Police to sign the Memorandums of Understanding for the purpose of obtaining a renewal of commercial vehicle enforcement authority.