File #: LM-2021-0194    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 4/20/2021 In control: City Clerk
On agenda: Final action: 5/3/2021
Title: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 TO CONDUCT A MAJOR CITY SPEED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 AND TO ACCEPT SUCH FUNDS IF OFFERED AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY.
Attachments: 1. CHECK LIST FOR ALDERMANIC SUBMISSIONS, 2. Check List with Signature, 3. Chief's letter with signature, 4. Chief's Letter, 5. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, 6. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT, 7. GRANT SUMMARY, 8. NOTICE OF INTENT, 9. PRIOR NOTIFICATION FORM, 10. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS, 11. LM-2021-0194

 

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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 TO CONDUCT A MAJOR CITY SPEED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 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 authorized the Mayor of the City of New Haven to apply for funds offered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to accept such funds, if offered, and to execute all documents and contracts as necessary.