HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-16RESOLUTION NO. R2008-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A
COMPREHENSIVE STEP TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, recognizes that the
establishment, development, and maintenance of a program of traffic safety in the City is a vital
function of the City; and
WHEREAS, a Comprehensive STEP Traffic Safety Program will support the City's
enforcement of speed and driving while intoxicated violators, providing benefits to the
community in the form of a reduction in the number of crashes and the resulting loss of lives and
property damage.
WHEREAS, funds have been established and are available from the Texas Department
of Transportation for grants to local governments for traffic safety projects.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS:
The City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizes the submission of an
application to the Texas Department of Transportation for a Comprehensive STEP Traffic Safety
grant, and, if the project is selected for funding, the police chief of the City of Friendswood is
hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Friendswood all
necessary agreements to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND RESOLVED on t 18th day of February, 2008.
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