09-59 - 11-17 - authorize grant contract - Operation NightCAP and Safe & SoberResolution 09-59
November 17, 2009
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STATE OF MINNESOTA
GRANT CONTRACT FOR OPERATION NIGHTCAP AND SAFE & SOBER
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley Police Department was awarded the NightCAP grant
by the Minnesota State Patrol; and
WHEREAS, Operation NightCAP is an impaired driving prevention programs that
involves law enforcement saturation efforts throughout the State that are coordinated by
staff in each of the Minnesota State Patrol districts and includes participation by various
law enforcement agencies
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley Police Department was awarded a Safe & Sober
grant by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety; and
WHEREAS, the Safe & Sober program seeks to increase compliance with traffic
safety laws, with emphasis on driving while impaired and passenger protection by
enhanced enforcement of those laws coupled with education and media relations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Golden Valley Police Department
enter into a Grant Contract with the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of
Public Safety, State Patrol Division for the period of October 1, 2009 to September 30,
2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Golden Valley Police Department
enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic
Safety for the period from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief of Police of the Gity of Golden Valley is
hereby authorized to execute such Grant Contracts, and amendments thereto, as are
necessary to implement the programs entitled Operation NightCAP and Safe & Sober on
behalf of the Golden Valley Police Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief of Police of the City of Golden Valley is
hereby authorized to be the fiscal agent and administer the Safe & Sober grant on behalf
of the Golden Valley Police Department.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
Resolution 09-59 -Continued November 17, 2009
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.