HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Application for Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau Enforcement Grant RESOLUTION NO. 17-069
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR 2017/18
GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY BUREAU ENFORCEMENT GRANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in early February, the Police Department learned that it was eligible to apply
for funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau's Highway Safety Program to support traffic
safety and enforcement programs; and,
WHEREAS, because the completed applications were due before March 1, 2017, and the
Department filed an application with the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau; and,
WHEREAS, should that application be accepted and an award made, the Department seeks
permission to accept the award and participate in the program; and,
WHEREAS, this grant will support additional traffic enforcement during periods of high risk
for impaired driving, excessive speed, and crashes; and,
WHEREAS, the officers conducting this intensified traffic enforcement will be added to the
normal staffing levels for the Police Department and will work on an overtime basis; and,
WHEREAS, the grant application seeks $35,450, and there is no local match required with
this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the submittal of the application for and participation in the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
Enforcement Grant program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 281h day of February, 2017.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 281h day of February, 2017.