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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 10 2008
Agenda Date Requested:
Budeet
Requested By:
Source of Funds:
Department: Polite
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Report:
Resolution: XX Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits:
STEP Grant Resolution
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Due to the success of the previous STEP grants awarded by TXDOT and our current year STEP grant we
have been advised that we are eligible for a second and perhaps a third year STEP grant. The La Porte
Police Department is applying for a second year TXDOT STEP grant, a Speed and Intersection Control
grant. This grant will result in an award of $69,707.52 for overtime reimbursement.
TXDOT requires a resolution from the City Council as a component of the application process.
Action Required bv Council:
u t the Council pass the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign grant and other related
ocum ts for the Seed and Intersection Control STEP grant from TXDOT.
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RESOLUTION
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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 L..
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, 2008 through
September 30,2009; 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.
City Secretary
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