HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/19/2006 Blue Sheet Grant Agreement with ACJC Oversight Council on Driving Under the Influence Abatement Program
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
MEETING DATE:
TOWN OF MARANA
September 19,2006
AGENDA ITEM: I. 4
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Richard Vidaurri, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2006-147: Relating to the Police Department:
approving and authorizing full execution of a grant agreement
with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Oversight Council
On Driving Under The Influence Abatement Program.
DISCUSSION
Marana participates in the Taskforce under an intergovernmental agreement with Tucson, Pima
County, and other area agencies. Taskforce deployments coincide with major holidays and
special events like Rodeo Week and graduation season. The Taskforce coordinates a regional
DUI abatement effort that includes both enforcement and media coverage targeting holiday
partiers. These deployments are highly visible and promoted through news channels and public
service announcements. The high visibility of the coordinated effort increased enforcement and
the news coverage has worked well to reinforce the message.
DUI Taskforce deployments allow the MPD to increase the number of officers on the roads by
providing additional staffing to targeted DUI enforcement in trouble areas without reducing the
department's ability to respond to calls. Each deployment utilizes four officers on eight-hour
shifts for a total of32 hour of overtime. At an average wage of$34.37 per hour plus ERE and
vehicles and equipment the cost to the Town of Marana is approximately $1,800 per deployment.
Coordinated efforts between the Marana Police Department and the Southern Arizona DUI
Taskforce to reduce the number of impaired drivers along the 1-10 corridor and other targeted
areas within the Town of Marana have been extremely successful and Town officials recognize
the value of deployments. This initiative offers Marana the ability to be active on a regional
basis and play its part to save lives and provide safer roadways for its neighbors, friends, and
visitors.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorizing full execution of a grant agreement with the Arizona Criminal
Justice Commission Oversight Council On Driving Under The Influence Abatement Program.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2006-147.
9/13/2006
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2006-147
RELATING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING FULL
EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
ABATEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana recognizes its duty to protect its citizens through
effective police powers; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Police Department is working to reduce the number ofDUI
related collisions in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Police Department is working to increase enforcement to reduce
the number of impaired drivers on Arizona roadways; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission has awarded the Marana Police
Department a grant to help further these goals; and
WHEREAS, grant funding will support overtime pay for police officers during a period
from July 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, the Town Manager is authorized to execute the Grant
Agreement to overtime pay for police officers related to Southern Arizona DUI Taskforce.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 19th day of September, 2006.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney