RES 2006-17 - 00013690RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - 17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SAFE AND
SOBER COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley recognizes the importance of the safe and efficient movement
of traffic in and through our community;
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley Police Department works to improve the safe and efficient
movement of traffic through education and enforcement;
WHEREAS, drivers operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol and vehicle
occupants not utilizing vehicle safety belts contribute to needless accidents and injury;
WHEREAS, in recognition of the adverse impact on lives and property resulting from impaired
drivers and the non -use of seatbelts, the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Public
Safety, and the Office of Traffic Safety have developed the SAFE AND SOBER Grant Program
to fund traffic safety education and enforcement;
WHEREAS, Anoka County and the Municipalities of Anoka, Columbia Heights, Coon
Rapids, Lino Lakes, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park, and Fridley desire to cooperatively
participate in the SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITIES Grant Program during the year
from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fridley Public Safety Director or
his designee is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are
necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Fridley. Be it further resolved
that the Anoka County Sheriffs Department is hereby authorized to be the fiscal agent and
administer this grant on behalf of the City of Fridley Police Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
13TH day of February 2006.
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ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN —67ITY CLERK