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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROJECT GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the state FY 2019 Highway Safety Plan (HSP) Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) grant request; and
WHEREAS, the STEP grant is funded at 80% by the Arkansas State Policy Highway Safety Office and a 20% local monetary or in-kind match is required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding of $118,531 for selective traffic enforcement projects to reduce highway crashes, fatalities, and injuries, of which $94,825 state funded and $23,706 is a local in-kind match in the form of base officer salaries and benefits with maintenance and operations. This assistance will provide overtime salary support for driving under the influence (DUI)/driving while intoxicated (DWI), safety belt, speed, and distracted texting/cellphone driving enforcement mobilization efforts. Further, it will allow for the purchase of 100 to 125 child safety restraints for Northeast Arkansas citizens in need, out-of-state STEP grant program related training expenses for two personnel, and two LIDAR traffic enforcement units.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the application to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Project grant for selective traffic enforcement projects to reduce highway crashes, fatalities, and injuries.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this state program.
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