HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2018-07 STEP Comprehensive Grant 2018-2019 through TxDOTRESOLUTION 2018-07
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 is a causative factor in many traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, failure to obey traffic control devices, signs and signals at intersections causes many traffic crashes;
and
WHEREAS, the National flighway'l"'raffic Safety Administration statistics have shown that reducing speed limit
and traffic control violators prevents crashes, saves lives and reduces non-fatal injuries while resulting in
economic savings to society;
WHEREAS, the Speed/Intersection Traffic Control STEP includes public education and intensified law
enforcement to get the community to comply with speed limits and traffic control devices, signs and signals;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of La Porte approves the City Manager to execute all
documents for the Speed/ITC STEP Grant for October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019; joining public and
private sector leaders across Texas supporting the campaign; urging all residents and visitors of La Porte to abide
by traffic laws, to protect life and the quality of life in this community.
Sig ed by:
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ATTEST. • APPROVED:
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City of La Porte Police Department
STEP Comprehensive 2019
Texas Department Of Transportation - Traffic Safety
Electronic Signature Authorization Form
This form identifies the person(s) who have the authority to sign grant agreements and
amendments for the Grant ID listed at the bottom of the page.
Name Of Organization: City of La Porte
Project Title: STEP Comprehensive
Authorized to Electronically Sign Grant Agreements and Amendments
List Subgrantee Administrators who have complete authority to enter into an agreement on
behalf of the organization.
Print Name of Subgrantee Administrator In
TxDOT Traffic Safety eGrants
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