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0 O� L '� o <br /> l�011 <br /> 0 v m <br /> 0 <br /> 01 <br /> o, o <br /> 0 <br /> Of <br /> RESOLUTION <br /> 0, <br /> WHEREAS,injuries and deaths from traffic crashes bring loss and suffering to the citizens <br /> ® of this community; and <br /> r <br /> o a <br /> WHEREAS,the cost of such injuries brings economic hardship to families; and <br /> WHEREAS, the community's health care system and emergency response resources are <br /> o <br /> significantly impacted b injuries of traffic crashes; and <br /> e � Y P Y J <br /> o WHEREAS,research shows that speed is a causative factor in many traffic crashes; and <br /> WHEREAS failure to obeytraffic control devices, signs and signals at intersections <br /> � m, <br /> causes many traffic crashes; and a <br /> WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics have shown <br /> that reducing speed limit and traffic control violators prevents crashes, saves lives and e <br /> reduces non-fatal injuries while resulting in economic savings to society; o <br /> A <br /> WHEREAS, the Speed/Intersection Traffic Control STEP includes public education and <br /> intensified law enforcement to get the community to comply with speed limits and traffic e <br /> control devices, signs and signals; <br /> 0 A <br /> 6, <br /> o NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of La Porte approves the City <br /> Manager to execute all documents for the Speed/ITC STEP Grant for October 1, 2015 m <br /> through September 30, 2016; joining public and private sector leaders across Texas o <br /> supporting the campaign; urging all residents and visitors of La Porte to abide by traffic <br /> e, laws,to protect life and the quality of life in this community. <br /> i <br /> 0 <br /> o Si ed by: <br /> e <br /> m uth ed Official <br /> o, <br /> o A ST: APPRO e <br /> 0 <br /> I City Secretary ayo , City ofJab rte <br /> ,0 <br /> B <br /> 0 '0 <br /> r r <br />