HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2016-14RESOLUTION NO. 2016-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE SELECTIVE
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDED BY
THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
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, the Lodi Police Department deploys existing officers on weekends and
holiday evenings for DUI saturation enforcement and will conduct eight DUI checkpoints during
the grant period. The grant includes motorcycle saturation enforcement, bicycle/pedestrian
enforcement, and general traffic safety enforcement. To address hit-and-run collisions, the
Police Department will conduct driver's license checks at all DUI checkpoints; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to apply
for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant funding that will provide $180,000 to the
City to fund enhanced enforcement, grant required training, and the purchase of related
materials and equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to apply for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant funded
by the Office of Traffic Safety; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the
City Manager to execute the grant application on behalf of the City of Lodi.
Date: February 3, 2016
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-14 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held February 3, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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NIFER . FERRAIOLO
NIFER . FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2016-14