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
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