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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FY2024 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro was awarded an FY2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $82,900; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will provide a local match of $45,000 through in-kind services such as officers’ salaries and fringe benefits, vehicle maintenance and child passenger safety clinics; and
WHEREAS, the funds will purchase two LIDAR units and 125 child safety seats, and also cover overtime pay for officers to enforce laws regarding seat belts, speed, DWI/DUI and distracted driving (texting/cell phone use).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council will enter into an agreement with the Arkansas State Police to accept a STEP grant in the amount of $82,900.
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 acceptance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2023.