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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2015-205RESOLUTION NO. 2015-205 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AVOID THE 10 GRANT FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY; APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, Lodi has a significant problem with alcohol and speed -related fatal and injury collisions, including those involving pedestrians, bicyclists, hit-and-run drivers, and motorcyclists; and WHEREAS, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) develops rankings based on the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System data for collisions reported by agencies other than the California Highway Patrol. Lodi is ranked 37th out of 103 California municipalities in the 50,000 to 100,000 population category; and WHEREAS, to address driving under the influence (DUI), the Lodi Police Department deploys existing officers on weekend and holiday evenings for DUI saturation enforcement and DUI checkpoints; and WHEREAS, by adopting this resolution, the Lodi Police Department will receive $50,000 in grant funding from the OTS, administered by the Stockton Police Department, to augment a comprehensive traffic safety enforcement program to reduce fatal and injury collisions where the primary collision factor is driving under the influence; and WHEREAS, with Council approval, the City of Lodi and the City of Stockton will enter into an agreement that provides $50,000 in grant funding to augment enhanced DUI enforcement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the Lodi Police Department to participate in the AVOID the 10 Grant funded by the Office of Traffic Safety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED funds in the amount of $22,500 be appropriated; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Lodi. Date: November 18, 2015 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-205 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held November 15, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None CNNIFER . FERRAIOLO ity Clerk 2015-205