Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for and participate in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Click it or Ticket (CIOT) program from May 17 to June 5, 2019; and authorize the County Judge to complete and execute any required documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.

The TxDOT CIOT program is held yearly in May and June to increase occupant restraint use by conducting public education programs and occupancy protection enforcement. Law enforcement agencies approved to participate in the program will conduct a pre-media campaign, followed by an enforcement period and post-media campaign. Williamson County Sheriff's Office is eligible to be reimbursed up to $5,000 for associated salary and fringe expenses. The only budgetary impact will be approximately $700 in vehicle expenses that are not reimbursable under the program terms. No match is required.

Due to the limited window and quick turnaround required by the State, we are requesting approval to apply for both and, if approved by TxDOT, participate in the 2019 CIOT program.

Staff recommends the following action: approve the Sheriff's Office to apply for and participate in the TXDOT 2019 CIOT program and authorize appropriate county department personnel to complete any required documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.