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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2009-011Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $662.11 FROM THE ALASKA HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE FOR 2009 EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, the Seward Police Department has been awarded a Single Project Grant from the Alaska Highway Safety Office, in the amount of $662.1 ] ;and WHEREAS, the City is not required to provide any cash or in kind match; and WHEREAS, the use of these funds must be for the purpose of providing educational and tactical equipment as well as refreshments during the Every 15 Minute presentation in April 2009; and WHEREAS, these funds will be of essential assistance to the Seward Police Department in the successful execution of the program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the 2009 Every l5 Minutes Program, Alaska Highway Safety Office, Single Project Grant in the amount of $662.1 1 and enter into a grant agreement. Section 2. Funding in the amount of $662.11 is accepted to grant revenue account no. 101- 0000-4680-0200 and appropriated to the Seward Police Department's account, no. 10] -1210-5990. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 23'~`~ day of February, 2009. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Clark Corbridge, Mayor CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009-011 AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Corbridge NOES: Kellar ABSENT: Dunham, Kcil ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: ~ ,~ ~ Je Lewis, CMC Ci y Clerk -~ ~maa~„ (City Seal) ~a a4 -~ ~,~~ q * ~ d M: ru ~,, ww+Y~ a{ ~ e I- ~ -.~ ~ ~, m 9 ~..r ,... . ....., lD ~ a 7 Br M ~~y e C4 > :~. Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: February 23, 2009 To: Phillip Oates, City Manager From: Tom Clemons, Chief of Police Agenda Item: Alaska Highway Safety Grant (2009 Every 15 Minutes Program, Alaska Highway Safety Office, Single Project Grant in the amount of $662.11) BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The two-day Every 15 Minutes Program is very dramatic and emotional -and purposely so. Teenagers are constantly reminded about the choices they have to make involving alcohol and how many others are affected by their decisions. They know the intellectual statistics. However, many teens share the belief it will never happen to them. This powerful program is designed to create awareness among students that they are not invincible. This program helps open the emotional doors, and it addresses a problem most teens do not know exists. These teens experience first hand how their actions affect the lives of so many other people. The Seward Police Department plans to put this program on every three years so that all sophomores, juniors, and seniors will have the opportunity to participate. Preliminary meetings have already been held and support from the school site based council has been received. In addition, commitments of participation have been received from Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Seward Fire Department, Providence Seward Medical Center, the Seward Community Jail, the Seward Court System, Seaview Community Services, and the Seward Prevention Coalition. Some food items will be donated by local restaurants and businesses to help feed the students during the two day event. The Seward Police Department and school officials chose the last week in April, between Prom and graduation, so that the message will be fresh in student's minds when faced with alcohol decisions. The effectiveness of the program will be measured by participant surveys and community feedback. The Alaska Highway Safety Office has awarded a grant in the amount of $662.1 1 for educational and tactical equipment as well as refreshments. This program is a 100% grant funded project, with no local matching funds required. The terms of the grant and the grant budget are attached. ~s INTENT: The intent of this grant is to assist the City of Seward, Seward Police Department in conducting a two day program focusing on high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors which challenges them to think about drinking, driving, personal safety, and the impact their decisions have on family, friends, and many others. 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. Other: FISCAL NOTE: There is no local funding required to match these grant funds. Approved by Finance Department: ~K~~~ ~ ' -~C. ~ ti RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve Resolution 2009-_~ ~, accepting a grant from the Alaska Highway Safety Oi~ice in the amount of $662.1 1, and appropriating funds. no ~:.