HomeMy WebLinkAbout11914RESOLUTION NO. 11914
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO
TO APPLY FOR COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION GRANT FUNDING FOR A DUI
ENFORCEMENT GRANT, COVERING THE PERIOD
FROM JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 2010
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is eligible to submit a grant application to the
Colorado Department of Transportation for DUI Enforcement Grant funding; and
WHEREAS, the term of the grant covers the period from July 1, 2010 to
December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the funds from this grant will be utilized by the City of Pueblo to
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 application for Colorado Department of Transportation DUI Enforcement
Grant funding, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. The President of
the City Council is authorized to submit the application in the name of the City.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
INTRODUCED: June 14, 2010
BY: Judy Weaver /COUNCILPERSON
Background Paper for Proposed
R
ESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # M-16
DATE:
JUNE 14, 2010
DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR.
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT FUNDING FOR A DUI
ENFORCEMENT GRANT, COVERING THE PERIOD FROM JULY THROUGH
DECEMBER 2010
ISSUE
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has informed the Police
Department that funds are available for DUI Enforcement Grant Funding. The term of
this grant covers the period from July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION
The department recommends approval of this resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Colorado Department of Transportation DUI Enforcement Grant funding provides
funds to units of local government for the purpose of DUI Enforcement during critical
holiday times. The program is designed to help local communities address problems
specific to their area.
This grant request is for $17,500.00 which will cover 7 enforcement periods beginning
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with the July 4 weekend and ending with New Years Eve enforcement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no Financial Impact on the City as no match is required for this grant.