HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 Resolution No. 060RESOLUTION NO. 60
SERIES OF 2019
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LAW TRAFFIC SAFETY
ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION GRANTS.
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation (COOT) solicits law enforcement
agencies throughout the State of Colorado, including the Englewood Police Department, to participate in
traffic safety education and enforcement programs;
WHEREAS, the funds are both State funds and pass-through Federal funds administered by COOT
and are used to reimburse law enforcement agencies for traffic enforcement and education programs;
WHEREAS, over the last nine years the Englewood City Council has approved the acceptance of
these funds through the passage of an ordinance, which is no longer necessary due to the way COOT now
distributes the reimbursement;
WHEREAS, COOT often gives little notice when they announce their safety campaigns, the notice
of grant monies is done by e-mail;
WHEREAS, the passage of this Resolution will authorize the City of Englewood to file for
reimbursements from COOT for various projects related to traffic safety education and enforcement for
the 2019, 2020 and 2021 fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, no City funds are expended or called for in participating in the various traffic safety
education and enforcement projects, and the City is due to receive up to $24,000.00 in reimbursement
from COOT for the two enforcement programs, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The Englewood Police Department is hereby authorized to apply for grants from CDOT
for participation in traffic enforcement and education programs that do not require investment of City
funds other than in-kind services, all during the years 2019, 2020 and 202 I .
Section 2. The Englewood Police Department is hereby authorized to apply for reimbursement
from COOT for all grant funds awarded to the City for participation in traffic enforcement and education
programs throughout the years 20 I 9, 2020, and 202 I, including those grants funds as set forth on "Exhibit
A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 5th day of August, 2019.
ATTE T:
J, Ste p h a n ie Car l i le , C i ty C le rk for t h e C ity o f E ng l ewood . C o ra d o , he r eby ce r t ify th e
a bove is a true co p y o f Reso lu t io n 60, Seri es of 2 01 9.
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