HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Grant for Police Department's mobile computer equipment RESOLUTION NO. 01-286
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FROM IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
MOBILE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR
AMES POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS,the Ames Police Department was authorized by the Council on January 9,2001,
to submit a grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for computer
equipment that would enable officers to complete and file accident reports electronically, and,
WHEREAS,this equipment will benefit the Ames Police Department by reducing the time
officers spend filling out handwritten reports and increase the reliability of the information within
those reports; and,
WHEREAS, the grant funding is in the amount of$50,240 with the 20% matching funds
($15,896)to come from the Ames Police Forfeiture Account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the grant from the IDOT for mobile computer equipment for the Ames Police Department is
hereby accepted.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of June, 2001.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffman
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Quirmbach
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of June, 2001.