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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,568.25 FROM
THE ALASKA HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE FOR 2010 MAY - SEPTEMBER
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, in the amount of $4,568.25; 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 May through
September of 2010; and
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 $4,568.25 enter into a grant
agreement.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $4,568.25 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.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -050
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24
day of May 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Keil, Smith, Amberg, Shafer, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bardarson
ABSTAIN: None
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(City Seal)
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: May 24, 2010
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Through: Phillip Oates, City Manage u
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Agenda Item: Alaska Highway Safety Grant
(ASTEP DUI '10 May- September Enforcement)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Alaska Highway Safety Office, AHSO, has requested that the City of Seward continue to
participate 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 $4,568.25 for May through
September, 2010.
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.
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:
There is no local funding required to �2 match these /iY/i grant funds.
Approved by Finance Department: 1 60
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2010- `)( , accepting a grant from the Alaska Highway Safety
Office in the amount of $4,568.25, and appropriating funds.