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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,000.00 TO CONDUCT DISTRACTED DRIVING ROVING PATROLS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN
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WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Safety Program has made available funds to the State of Connecticut to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities resulting from distracted driving through targeted high-visibility enforcement activities; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut, through the Department of Transportation, has made these funds available to cities throughout the state; and,
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven is eligible to apply for reimbursement of 100% of police overtime and fringe costs for targeted distracted driving enforcement activities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven supports efforts to improve public safety through distracted driving enforcement and public education activities; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven authorize the Mayor of the City of New Haven to accept funds offered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $48,000.00 and to accept such funds, if offered, and to execute all documents and contracts as necessary.