HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2000-48RESOLUTION NO. 2000 — 48
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ACKNOWLEDGING THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH
ADVOCACY AS SUB -CONTRACTOR AND GRANT
PARTNER FOR 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, of the $542,824 awarded, $187,649 has been designated for media
advocacy and community leadership training; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department desires to designate the National City based
Institute for Health Advocacy (a non-profit organization) as the sub -contractor and grant partner
responsible for the media advocacy and community leadership training component, based upon
the following:
1. The Institute for Health Advocacy is based in National City and therefore has a keen
knowledge and understanding of South Bay issues and problems;
2. The Institute for Health Advocacy has established a proven track record working with the
Office of Traffic Safety, law enforcement and more specifically the National City Police
Department;
3. The Institute for Health Advocacy is a nationally recognized leader in media advocacy and
community leadership training;
4. The Institute for Health Advocacy is the only entity known to the Police Department which
has the skills, knowledge, and experience to successfully deliver the grant objectives as they
relate to media advocacy and community leadership training;
5. The Institute for Health Advocacy has specific knowledge and experience in media advocacy
work as it relates to alcohol issues. The Police Department is unaware of another
organization in the area who has such experience and knowledge; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby acknowledges the Institute for Health as the sub -contractor and grant partner
responsible for the media advocacy and community leadership training component of the Office
of Traffic Safety "High Intensity Prevention Zone" grant awarded to the National City Police
Department.
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Resolution No. 2000 — 48
April 25, 2000
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 2000.
George H. waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michael R. Dalla, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney