HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12846 (Traffic Safety Grant Funds)RESOLUTION NO. 12846
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING USE OF
STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $116,979.00 FOR THE "DUI ENFORCEMENT AND
AWARENESS PROGRAM" FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Whereas, the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety granted the City of San
Rafael $116,979.00 in grant funds; and
Whereas, this grant money may be spent to pay overtime costs, travel and
equipment purchase associated with the DUI Enforcement and Awareness
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
traffic 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 $116,979.00 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 5, 2009 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Miller & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ESTHER BEIRNE, City Clerk
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