Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas (DPS) for participation in the Failure to Appear (FTA) Program.
Body
The City has contracted with DPS since 1997 to authorize the Round Rock Municipal Court to participate in the Failure to Appear Program that places a ‘flag’ on a driver’s license if someone has not responded to their citation or failed to pay associated fines. Changes to Chapter 706 of the Texas Transportation Code require revisions to the current interlocal agreement. The changes are administrative in nature with no costs or substantive changes in procedures required. Changes addressed in this contract are:
(1) Restructuring and language changes to the original Interlocal Cooperation Contract to provide clarity regarding specific responsibilities of each party;
(2) Inclusion of indigency into the program as mandated by House Bill 291, 88th Legislative Session; and
(3) Language to account for future changes to the current statute, either federal or state, ensuring that the Interlocal Cooperation Contract remains in compliance with the latest legal requirements until a revised Interlocal Cooperation Contract is available.