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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10494RESOLUTION NO. 10494 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2006 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEAF GRANT FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is requesting authorization to submit a grant application to the Colorado Department of Transportation for 2006 LEAF funding which will allow for increased DUI enforcement; and WHEREAS, the requested term of the grant covers the calendar year 2006; 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: SECTION 1. The request from the City of Pueblo to submit a 2006 Colorado Department of Transportation LEAF Grant is hereby approved. SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage. APP ' 9F CITY - CPYWIL • A, t INTRODUCED September 12, 2005 BY Michael Occhiato Councilperson ". -# / O �4 9 L I Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # /-. DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 DEPARTMENT: CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS JR. PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2006 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEAF GRANT FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT ISSUE Should the City of Pueblo be allowed to submit a CDOT LEAF Grant in the amount of $180,200.00? 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 2006 grant year. Community awareness efforts will continue through continued collaboration with the Pueblo DriveSmart coalition, and the Traffic Safety for Youth task force. 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 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 City of Pueblo.