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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,790.08 TO CONDUCT A MAJOR CITY SPEED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 AND TO ACCEPT SUCH FUNDS IF OFFERED AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY.
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WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Safety Program has made available funds to the State of Connecticut to reduce the number of speed related crashes, injuries, and fatalities through increased high-visibility speed 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 expanded speed 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 speed enforcement and public education activities; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven authorizes the Mayor of the City of New Haven to accept funds offered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $31,790.08 and to execute all documents and contracts as necessary.