HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2020-01 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant Award RESOLUTION 2020-01
WHEREAS, injuries and deaths from impaired driving violations and crashes bring loss
and suffering to the citizens of this community; and
WHEREAS, the cost of such injuries brings economic hardship to families and
communities; and
WHEREAS, the community's health care system and emergency response resources are
significantly impacted by injuries of commercial motor vehicle traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, research shows that impaired driving is a causative factor in many vehicle
traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, failure to obey laws in regard to impaired driving, increases risk to all
citizens; and
WHEREAS,the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown that fatalities
due to driving while impaired are significant in Harris County,Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Impaired Driving Mobilization - STEP includes public education and
intensified law enforcement to get the community and drivers to comply with laws
regarding driving while impaired;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of La Porte authorizes the City
Manager to execute all documents for the Impaired Driving STEP Grant for December 10,
2019,through September 30, 2020;joining public and private sector leaders across Texas
supporting the campaign;and urging all residents and visitors of La Porte to abide by traffic
laws,to protect life and the quality of life in this community.
0.PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS the coo, "43 day of c )i u , 2020.
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e ood Id, City ecretary Clark T. Askins,Assistant City Attorney