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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,827.30 FROM
THE ALASKA HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE FOR 2010 FIRST QUARTER
ALASKA STRATEGIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ( ASTEP)
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Seward Police Department has been awarded a Program Coordination
Grant from the Alaska Highway Safety Office through the Alaska Strategic Traffic Enforcement
Program (ASTEP), in the amount of $1,827.30; 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 overtime saturation
patrols by the Seward Police Department for the enforcement of DUI violations during October,
November and December of 2009; and,
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WHEREAS, these funds will be of essential assistance to the Seward Police Department in
the enforcement of DUI violations.
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 2010 ASTEP DUI
Enforcement, Alaska Highway Safety Office grant in the amount of $1,827.30and enter into a grant
agreement.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $1,827.30 is accepted to grant revenue account no.
101- 0000 - 4680 -0200 and appropriated to the police department's overtime account. no. 101 -1210-
5020.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA —
RESOLUTION 2009 -119
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9 day
of November, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
,
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Ambcrg, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
Johanna Dollerhide, CMC
Acting City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: November 9, 2009
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager dP
From: Tom Clemons, Chief of Police
Agenda Item: Alaska Highway Safety Grant (ASTEP DUI `10 First Quarter
Enforcement)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Alaska Highway Safety Office, AHSO, has requested that the City of Seward continue
participating in the Alaska Strategic Traffic Enforcement Partnership (ASTEP) DUI Overtime
Enforcement campaign by providing overtime saturation patrols. During selected holidays, the blitz
campaign, and assigned weekends, the Seward Police Department will conduct high- visibility DUI
enforcement patrols. AHSO has awarded a grant in the amount of$1,827.30 for October, November
and December 2009.
This program is a 100% grant funded project, with no local matching funds required.
The tcrms of the grant and the grant budget are attached.
INTENT:
The intent of this grant is to save lives by arresting and punishing alcohol and drug impaired drivers
and maintain current public perceptions of DUI enforcement issues.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
FISCAL NOTE:
Thcre is no local funding required to match these grant funds.
Approved by Finance Department: ,e w/
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2009 - 119 , accepting a grant from the Alaska Highway Safety
Office in the amount of $1,827.30, and appropriating funds