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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09360RESOLUTION NO. 9360 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A 2002 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEAF GRANT FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT. WHEREAS, the City Of Pueblo Police Department is requesting authorization to submit a grant application to the Colorado Department of Transportation for 2002 LEAF funding which will allow for increased DUI enforcement; and WHEREAS, the requested term of the grant covers the calendar year 2002; and WHEREAS, the undertaking of this project is in the best interest of the City and will benefit the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the City; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: 4FC TTC)N 1 The City of Pueblo Police Department is hereby authorized to submit an application in the form attached hereto, by and on behalf of the City of Pueblo to the Colorado Department of Transportation for a 2002 LEAF Grant. SF,C'TION This resolution shall become effective upon its passage. INTRODUCED: August 13, 2001 PERSON APPROVED: ' WT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY. � �'` � 4-�,' TY CLERK Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # S DATE: AUGUST 13, 2001 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A 2002 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEAF GRANT FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT. ISSUE Should the Pueblo Police Department be allowed to submit a CDOT LEAF Grant in the amount of $70,720? RECOMMENDATION The Police Department recommends approval to continue DUI enforcement efforts. BACKGROUND This grant application, if approved, will allow the Police Department to increase its efforts in DUI enforcement throughout the 2002 grant year. Community awareness efforts will continue through continued collaboration with the Pueblo DriveSmart coalition. Additionally, the Minnequa Merchants Association voiced concerns over alcohol related problems in the Bessemer area. We anticipate that a continued enforcement presence will be needed to have a long lasting impact on these problems, and LEAF funding will allow the dedication of full time officers to DUI enforcement in the Bessemer area. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact to the Police Department or the City of Pueblo. This grant will cover the cost of the officers involved in DUI enforcement and does not require a matching amount from the department. COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION FOR LEAF PROJECT L .A.F. Applying agency(s) Pueblo Police Department Federal Emplovee Identification Number (FEIN: 84- 6006 -15W Project location Pueblo, Colorado Mailing address Pueblo Police Department 130 Central Main Street Pueblo, CO 81003 Project period: From: January 1, 2002 To: December 31, 2002 Signature of proposed Q Title: Chief of Police project director: v ftppruval to pruceeu w1ui grant Signature: Name: Lee Evett Title: City Manager For: (Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, Mayor, Town Administrator, City Council, etc.) City Council, Pueblo, CO Date August 13, 2001 Return completed applications by close of business on September 1, 2001 to: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY State LEAF Administrator 4201 East Arkansas Avenue Denver, Colorado 80222 -3400 uest 303 757 -9462 303 757 -9067 (fax)