HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2000-47RESOLUTION NO. 2000 — 47
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SIGN
ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS CONCERNING
THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY "HIGH
INTENSITY PREVENTION ZONE" GRANT
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2000, the National City Police Department was
approved to receive $542,824 in grant funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety to
establish a "High Intensity Prevention Zone" throughout the South Bay; and
WHEREAS, the grant will allow South Bay law enforcement agencies to work
together in a coordinated fashion to address alcohol related traffic issues, particularly among
youth; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the project include reducing by 10% the number of
reportable, alcohol -involved collisions on surface streets in the South Bay region; reducing by
10% the number of successful attempts by minors to buy alcohol at outlets in the South Bay
region; and to develop and support infrastructure and public information campaigns to
effectively reflect the strong community support for prevention and enforcement activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City Council of the City of
National City hereby accepts the grant funds of $542,824 awarded by the California Office of
Traffic Safety to the National City Police Depaitiuent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City
authorizes the Chief of Police to sign all grant related documents concerning the California
Office of Traffic Safety "High Intensity Prevention Zone" grant.
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla it
PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 2000.
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George H. Waters, Mayor
Mic y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney