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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD
~- ALASKA, AUTHORIZIG THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE
ALASKA HIGHAY SAFETY OFFICE HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $17,960 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A "RADAR/MESSAGE
TRAILER"
WHEREAS, the Seward Police Department has been awarded the Alaska Highway Safety
Office, Highway Safety Grant in the amount of $17,960.00; and
WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement requires Council acceptance; and
WHEREAS, there are no matching funds to accept this grant; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be used to purchase "Radar/Message Trailer"; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department wishes to reduce the incidents of speeding violations in
the Seward; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary part of the program is to show the public how fast they arc
actually traveling and encourage them to travel the posted speed limit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City of Seward accepts the Alaska Highway Safety Office Highway Safety
grant in the amount of $17,960.00 from State grant account no. 101-0000-4680-0200 to fund the
purchase of a "Radar/Message Trailer" to account no. 101-1210-5930 and proceeding with this
project on October 1, 2008.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22"`~ day of
September, 2008.
THE CITY OF SEWA ,ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-092
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Amberg, Kellar, Corbridge
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Smith
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 22, 2008
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager~'~
From: Thomas Clemons, Police Chief
Agenda Item: Accept Grant funds from the Alaska Highway
Safety Office.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward, Seward Police Department, submitted a Highway Safety grant to purchase a
"Radar/Message Trailer". The Alaska Highway Safety Office (AHSO) has approved the grant
application and we have received a letter to proceed with the project beginning October 1, 2008.
This piece of equipment will help slow down speeders on our roads and in school zones by alerting
speeders of how fast they are driving. "Radar/Message Trailers" have been proven to slow traffic,
therefore making streets and neighborhoods safer. "Radar/Message Trailers" were designed to reduce
the incidence of speeding violations in a community and have been very successful.
The total project cost is $1.7,960.00. The grant amount is not to exceed $17,960.00 other than some
in-kind services there is no match needed by the city.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward accepts the Alaska Highway Safety Office Highway Safety grant in the amount
of $17,960.00 from State grant account no. 101-0000-4680-0200 to fund the purchase of a
"Radar/Message Trailer" to account no. 101.-1210-5930 and proceeding with this project on October
1, 2008.
No additional funds appropriation will be required.
Approved by Finance Department: R t~j .~~~~ h'i N\E.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve resolution 2008- accepting the Alaska Highway Safety Office Highway
Safety grant in the amount of $17,960.00, and appropriating those funds.
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