Resolution No. 2022-103 Federal Grant Prog. for DWI Officer
Resolution No. 2022-103
Directing Public Safety Department to Enter Into Agreement and Authorizing Execution of
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, Federal Grant Program
Agreement for DWI Officer
Whereas, pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 299A.01 Subd. 2 (4), the Commissioner of the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety is authorized to publish and award grant contracts with state agencies, local
units of government, and other entities for programs that will benefit the safety of the public; and
Whereas, according to the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety, approximately one out of every four
fatalities on Minnesota roadways involves alcohol impairment; and
Whereas, impaired drivers create an unreasonable risk to people and property in the City of Fridley; and
Whereas, the National Highway Traffic Administration has a mandate to promote the safety of those who
use public roadways and has approved funding for such programs; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety provides a grant supporting full-time officers dedicated
to the enforcement of laws relating to DWI, distracted driving, speeding, and seat-belt use; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley applied for and was awarded the federal grant funding beginning on October
1, 2022.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby supports the grant and
directs the Fridley Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety for the DWI Officer grant period from October 1, 2022, through September
30, 2023.
Be it further resolved that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby authorizes the City Manager and
Public Safety Director to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the
project on behalf of Fridley Department of Public Safety and to be the fiscal agent and administer the grant.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 26th day of September, 2022.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk