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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY 2023 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program; and
WHEREAS, the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) funds are available at 100% federal participation with no local match required; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $120,101.58, and the City of Jonesboro is requesting $75,101.58 in Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) funding and will provide a local match of $45,000.00 through in-kind services through officers’ salaries and fringe benefits, vehicle maintenance, and child passenger clinics that are appropriated in the 2022 Budget and will be appropriated in the 2023 budget; and
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 2023 application to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for overtime pay of officers for seat belt enforcement, DWI/DUI enforcement, texting/cell phone use while driving enforcement, and speed enforcement. In addition, the City will purchase child safety seats; and
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application; and
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to submit all necessary documents for this federal grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF APRIL 2022.