HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2008-31RESOLUTION NO. 2008 — 31
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR GRANT FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
FLASHING BEACONS, VEHICLE SPEED FEEDBACK SIGNS,
AND A GIS-BASED TRAFFIC COLLISION RECORDS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department is applying for a grant from the Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $112,000 to purchase 16 solar -powered flashing beacons
and four vehicle speed feedback signs mounted on trailers to improve safety in school zones
and feeder neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, OTS grant funds will also be used to implement a GIS-Based Traffic
Collision Records System ("System") that will greatly enhance data transfer between the
Engineering Department and Police Department, improve traffic records management; allow for
identification and in-depth analysis of high -accident locations, factors, and types to improve
safety; and provide the ability to create GIS files and mapping, which will allow the Engineering
Department to update the City's GIS basemap with critical traffic collision data; and
WHEREAS, OTS requires documentation of City Council consent and
acceptance in order to qualify for the grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby approves an application to the Office of Traffic Safety for grant funds in the
amount of $112,000 for the purchase of 16 solar -powered flashing beacons, four vehicle speed
feedback signs, and a GIS-based Traffic Collision Records System.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 20
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mic ael R. Dalla, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, Califomia, on February
19, 2008 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab.
Nays: None.
Absent: Councilmember Zarate.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
City CIe of the City of Na onal City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-31 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on February 19, 2008.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy