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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THF, CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE SEWARD POLICE
DEPAR'TMENT'S "RF,COVERY ACT: ASSISTANCE TO RURAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COMBAT CRI1~7E AND DRUGS:
CATEGORY I: COMBATING RURAL CRIME" APPLICATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF 575,000 FOR TRAFFIC RADAR
ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT ANll DIGITAL DASH CAMERAS
WHEREAS, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 is
intended by Congress to stimulate the American economy; and
WHEREAS, appropriations have been made to federal agencies through the
ARRA in order to help stimulate local economics: and
WHEREAS, ARRA presents the City of Seward and Seward Police Department
with the opportunity to apply for granted funding, with no match required; and
WHEREAS, $2 billion in Recovery Act 2009 funding allocations for state and
local law enforcement assistance is available lhrottgh the Edward Byrne Justice
Assistance Crant (JAG) Programs; and
WHEREAS, radars for traffic enforcement and digital dash cameras would help
etiltance the Police officer's and public's safety; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Assistance to
Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs Competitive Grant prograrn
includes $125 million in funding available through competitive grants; and
WHF,REAS, the Recovery Act: Assistance to Rural Category L Combating Rural
Crime grant application is due on April 22, 2009.
NOW 'THERF,FORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1: 'The Seward City Council recognizes the need for new traffic radar
equipment and digital dash cameras to enhance public and Police officer safety.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-03I
Section 2: The Seward City Council supports the Seward Police Departments'
application through the Department Justice, Office of Juslice Program, and Assistance to
Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs Competitive Grant for 575,000.
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 day 13°i day of April, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Sntith, Kellar, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ASSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 13, 2009
To: City Council }~p
Through: City Manager Phillip Oates U
From: Chief of Police Tom Clemons
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Agenda Item: Resolution 2009- Supporting the Seward Police Department's application
for competitive grant through the "Department of Justice; Office of Justice
Programs, Assistance to Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and
Drugs: Category I Combating Rural Crime" program, in the amount of
$75,000 for Traffic Enforcement Radar Units and Digital Dash Cameras
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 is intended by Congress to
stimulate the American economy and appropriations have been made to federal agencies through
the ARRA in order to help stimulate local economies. Available funding presents the Seward
Police Department with the opportunity to apply for a grant of $75,000 for purchase of Hint
Trattic Enforcement Radar Units and Digital Dash Cameras, equipment used during traffic
enforcement work and general policing situations. If awarded this grant will help improve officer
efficiency and enhance public safety, focusing on Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) and
Community Oriented Policing (COP), both practices strongly encouraged in application
instructions. No match is required for this grant.
Nationwide the Department of Justice, includes $125 mi]lion in funding available through
competitive grants.
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:
FISCAL NOTE: ~/
"There is no fiscal. impact. Approved by Finance Department ~ ~i~i,Gi ~,
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2009-'~~~ISupporling the Seward Police Department's application for
competitive grant through the "Department of .Justice; Oftice of Justice Programs, Assistance to
Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs: Category I Combating Rural Crime"
program, in the amount of $75,000 for Traffic Enforcement Radar Units and Digital Dash
Cameras
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