Title
GPD Speed and Aggressive Driving Project (NB)
Explanation
The Gainesville Police Department seeks to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries by implementing enforcement campaigns targeting speed and aggressive driving infractions. Gainesville Police will utilize resources to conduct high-visibility, zero-tolerance enforcement operations at locations identified by the agency as having a high frequency of traffic crashes and/or fatalities. The agency will collect and retain data for the purpose of facilitating Safety Office inspections and reports. The primary focus for these operations will be to identify the violators of speed and aggressive driving laws.
Funds will be utilized to purchase and deploy four (4) laser speed measuring devices to aggressively target speed violators and Aggressive Careless Driving.
Fiscal Note
The amount of the award is $54,010. Funds will be used to purchase the equipment described above and for personnel conducting the Speed and Aggressive Driving operations.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to apply for, accept, and execute the grant award subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality and approve the expenditures as outlined in the approved grant award.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission declines participation in the Speed and Aggressive Driving project.