HomeMy WebLinkAbout07081ORDINANCE NO. 7081
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) GRANT, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PD0307
THEREFORE, AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2000.00
WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo,
including its Police Department, to accept grants from the State of Colorado for public and
municipal purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has tendered a 2003 grant
(the "Award ") in the amount of $2,000.00 upon conditions recited therein or incorporated therein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the Award for the purposes for which it has been made 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 ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The awarding of this CDOT grant to the City of Pueblo, a true copy of which is attached
hereto, is hereby accepted in accordance with its terms and conditions.
SECTION 2.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 are hereby budgeted and appropriated in Project
Number PD0307, and shall only be expended and used for this Project.
INTRODUCED November 10, 2003
BY Al Gurule
Councilperson
APPROVED:
President of City Council
ATTEST:
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PASSED AND APPROVED November 24. 2003
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Background Paper for Proposed
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AGENDA ITEM # g 3g
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2003
DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR.
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) GRANT, ESTABLISHING
PROJECT NUMBER PD0307 THEREFORE, AND BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00
ISSUE
Should the City of Pueblo accept this 2003 CDOT grant on behalf of the Police
Department in the amount of $2,000.00?
RECOMMENDATION
This department recommends acceptance of this grant to continue Seat Belt
enforcement efforts.
BACKGROUND
This grant will fund Police Department enforcement of Colorado's Seat Belt law
for the period from November 17 through December 1, 2003. CDOT funding is
for officer overtime.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no match required for this grant. The only financial impact to the City
would be the pension cost for old hire pension individuals working seat belt
enforcement on overtime.
OCT - 21 -2003 09:41 FROM:COLO DEPT TRRS 3037579439 TO:719 549 1289 P.00O
Colorado's Click It or Wicket.
"November Mobilization" 2003 Campaign
The Colorado Department of Transportation and the U.S. DOT,s National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration wishes to thank you and your agency for participating in this `:November
Mobilisation " seat belt enforcement campaign. Your efforts during the "May lsfobili&ition" were
instrumental in the 4.57o% increase in Colorado's seat belt usage to an all -time high of 77.7 %.
Traffic fatalities through October 15 °i were approximately 12 %n below 2002. Studies have shown
that no other enforcement action has the same bottom line potential for reducing death. and injury.
It is of utmost importance that there be a concerted effort to enforce Colorado's occupant restraint
laws during this `blitz'; however you have ultimate decision making and authority regarding
strategies and tactics. Some agencies with strong community relations tend to focus more on
enforcement activities and count on public support for aggressive ticket writing campaigns.
Others must rely more on P &E efforts and warnings, especially early in the campaign. Over time,
as the public accepts the program, these agencies can increase their enforcement efforts.
Your agency will receive funding in the amount of $ a 06 to conduct overtime
enforcement of Colorado's ,primary seat belt law for children and secondary seat belt law
enforcement through speeding and other aggressive hazardous driving contacts during the period
November 17 through December 1., 2003.
Duke Smith
Colorado Occupant Protection Enforcement Coordinator
4201 East Arkansas Avenue
Empire Park Suite 700
Denver. Co $0222
303 - 757 -9463 Fax 303 -757 -9439