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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2012-176RESOLUTION NO. 2012-176 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LODI POLICE DEPARTMENTTO PARTICIPATE INA SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, the State of California Office of Traffic Safety statistics show the City of Lodi has a significant problem with alcohol- and speed -related fatal and injury collisions, including those involving hit-and-run drivers and motorcyclists; and WHEREAS, the Lodi Police Department is eligible to receive a $92,750 from the Office of Traffic Safety to develop and implement a "Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program" to reduce fatal and injury collisionswhere the primary collision factor is driving underthe influence (DUI); and WHEREAS, this "Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program" will also work to develop and implement a comprehensive traffic safety enforcement program to reduce fatal and injury collisions where the primary collision factor is DUI. The project will also work to reduce motorcycle involved fatal and injury collisions as well; and WHEREAS, the Lodi Police Department will deploy existing officers on weekend and holiday evenings to conduct 12 DUI checkpoints, as well as drivers' license checks, during the grant period. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize City of Lodi participation in a Traffic Initiative Grant Agreement between the State of California Office of Traffic Safety and the Lodi Police Department, thereby accepting and appropriating awarded funding in the amount of $92,750 to the City to enhance traffic enforcement and education and purchase related materials; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the City of Lodi. Dated: November 7, 2012 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2012-176 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November7, 2012, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Nakanishi ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS —No:&OHL City Clerk 2012-176