HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12031 (Traffic Safety Grant Funds)RESOLUTION NO. 12031
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING USE OF
STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $377,517 FOR "SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM OCTOBER 1, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,2008"
Whereas, the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety granted the City of San
Rafael $377,517.00 in grant funds; and
Whereas, this grant money may be spent to pay overtime costs, travel and
equipment purchase associated with the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP) 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 $377,517.00 in grant funds.
I, Jeanne M. Leoncini, 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 the 5th day of September, 2006
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
J—ENNE M. LEO CINI, City Clerk