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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: awr 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