HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011-003 N.C.S. 01/03/2011Resolution No. 2011 -003 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ACCEPTING A TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT AND
EDUCATION EFFORTS, AUTHORIZING INCLUSION OF THE GRANT AWARD IN
2010 -2011 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma Police Department has applied for and been awarded a
$200,000 traffic safety grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety; and,
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used for impaired driving enforcement and
education efforts by the City of Petaluma Police Department through September 30, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department will also use grant funds to hire a part-time limited
term civilian DUI Project Specialist to meet the goals and objectives of the grant; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council recognizes the serious impact of impaired
driving on the citizens of Petaluma and the need for continued enforcement and education to
insure public safety; and,
WHEREAS, this grant award does not require any matching funds from the City of
Petaluma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY:
(1) Authorizes the City Manager to accept the $200,000 traffic safety grant from the
California Office of Traffic Safety to continue impaired driving enforcement and
education efforts in the City of Petaluma and execute any necessary grant documents;
and authorizes the inclusion of the grant award and necessary budget adjustment in
FY 10 -11 budget amendment ordinance.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the UL)ov as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3` day of January,
2011, by the following vote:
Cit orney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: Q—L `
City Clerk Jayor
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