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Gainesville Police Department Comprehensive Traffic Enforcement and Education Project (NB)
This is a request for City Commission to approve a traffic enforcement and education grant for the Gainesville Police Department.
Explanation
The Gainesville Police Department has been awarded a grant to target and address the seriousness of aggressive drivers on the roads of the City of Gainesville. The Gainesville Police Department and the City of Gainesville are committed to reducing the numbers of crashes, fatalities, injuries, and the severity of injuries on the highways, streets and roadways. The Gainesville Police Department Comprehensive Traffic Enforcement and Education Project has been designed to enhance the effectiveness of existing enforcement programs. The grant program is an overtime-only proactive traffic enforcement project.
Fiscal Note
This grant will provide $100,000 for overtime services, tablets, printers and peripherals. No match is required.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorizes the City Manager to accept for the City of Gainesville Gainesville Police Department Comprehensive Traffic Enforcement and Education Project; and 2) execute any grant documents, subject to approval as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission decline the grant.