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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,518.90 FROM
THE ALASKA HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE FOR 2007 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$1,518.90; and
WHEREAS, the City is not required to provide any cash or in kind match; and
WHEREAS, the use ofthese funds must be for the purpose of providing overtime saturation
patrols by the Seward Police Department for the enforcement ofDUI violations; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be of essential assistance to the Seward Police Department in
the enforcement ofDUI violations.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the 2007 ASTEP DUI
Enforcement, Alaska Highway Safety Office grant in the amount of$l ,518.90 and enter into a grant
agreement.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $1,518.90 is hereby accepted to grant revenues
account no. 101-0000-4680-0200, and appropriated to the 2007 budget, account number 101-1210-
5020.
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 12th
day of March, 2007.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-023
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
To: Marvin Yoder, Interim City Manager
From: Tom Clemons, Chief of Police
Agenda Item: Alaska Highway Safety Grant (ASTEP DUI 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 $1,518.90 for Jan.-Mar. 2007.
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: _______________________________________________________________________
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no local funding required to match these grant funds. Funds will be appropriated to the
police department’s overtime budget.
Approved by Finance Department: ________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2007-______, accepting a grant from the Alaska Highway Safety
Office in the amount of $1,518.90, and appropriating funds.