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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: 9-24-07
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Requested By: Richllrrl Reff
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Speed STEP Resolution
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Texas Traffic Safety Pro2:ram Grant
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Consider for action a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents accepting a Speed STEP
Grant for overtime reimbursement from TX Dot for approximately sixty thousand two hundred thirty-seven
dollars and forty cents ($60,237.40) for the period of October 1,2007 through September 30, 2008.
Action Required bv Council:
Pass Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign grant and other documents for Speed STEP Grant.
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WHEREAS, injuries and deaths from traffic crashes bring loss and suffering to the
citizens of this community; and
WHEREAS, the cost of such injuries brings economic hardship to families; and
WHEREAS, the community's health care system and emergency response resources are
significantly impacted by injuries of traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, research shows that speed shows is a causative factor in many traffic
crashes; and
WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics have shown
that reducing speed limit violators prevents crashes, saves lives and reduces non-fatal
injuries while resulting in economic savings to society;
WHEREAS, the Speed STEP includes public education and intensified law enforcement
to get the community to comply with speed limits;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of La Porte approves the City
Manager to execute all documents for the Speed STEP Grant for October 1, 2007 through
September 30,2008; joining public and private sector leaders across Texas supporting the
campaign; urging all residents and visitors of La Porte to abide by speed limits, to protect
life and the quality of life in this community.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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Mayor, City of La Porte