HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13246 (Traffic Safety Grant Funds)RESOLUTION NO. 13246
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING USE OF
STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $129,992 FOR THE STEP GRANT "SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM" FROM OCTOBER 1, 2011 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
Whereas, the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety granted the City of San
Rafael $129,992 in grant funds; and
Whereas, this grant money may be spent to pay overtime costs, travel and
equipment purchase associated with the STEP Grant Program to mitigate traffic
safety program deficiencies and expand onging activity; and
Whereas, to improve traffic safety, City of San Rafael will conduct DUI and
Driver's License vehicle checkpoints, Red Light stings, high collision intersection,
speed enforcement saturation patrols, and enforcement car stops; and
Whereas, the Department will use those funds for overtime personnel costs of
captains, lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, police service specialists,
dispatchers and cadets; and
Whereas, the Department will use those funds for travel and training, equipment
purchase and expenses related to the enforcement activities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the use
of $129,992.00 in grant funds.
I, Esther Beirne, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of
the San Rafael City Council held on October 3, 2011 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ESTHER BEIRNE, City Clerk