RES 2008-32 - 14549RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 32
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, the municipalities of Anoka, Blaine, Centennial Lakes, Columbia Heights, Coon
Rapids, Lino Lakes, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park, St. Francis, and Fridley desire to cooperatively
participate in the SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITIES Grant Program during the year from
October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Director of the Fridley Police
Department 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 Coon Rapids Police 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
28TH DAY OF JULY, 2008.
SCOTT J. UND — MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN VCITY CLERK