HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-007 Approving the Applicatin of GOHS Grant for MPD FY20-21MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-007
RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO
APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY
SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND THE FUNDING OF
OVERTIME FOR THE MARANA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-
2021
WHEREAS the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is seeking
proposals from state and local agencies for projects relating to all aspects of highway
safety; and
WHEREAS the Town of Marana is interested in submitting projects to be
considered for funding in the form of reimbursable grants from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and the Arizona Oversight Council on Driving or
Operating under the Influence Abatement; and
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 increase enforcement to
reduce excessive speeding and aggressive driving by drivers and the number of
impaired drivers on Arizona roadways; and
WHEREAS grant funding will assist the Marana Police Department in
purchasing equipment to support traffic safety initiatives and in funding overtime DUI
and speed enforcement, allowing the Marana Police Department to increase efforts to
reduce speeding and aggressive and impaired driving, heading off the behaviors that
lead to increased incidents of motor vehicle accidents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA as follows:
SECTION 1. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to apply for grant funding
from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for the purchase of equipment and the
funding of overtime for the Marana Police Department for fiscal year 2020-2021.
SECTION 2. The Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized
to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms,
obligations, and objectives of this resolution, including the execution of all agreements,
contracts and documents related to GOHS funding for the Marana Police Department
during fiscal year 2020-2021.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this 4th day of February, 2020.
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Mayor Ed Honea
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Cherry L. L son, Town Clerk
MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
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