Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Click It or Ticket Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation
Summary
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Cathy Lennox, Administrative Manager
Janay Tieken, Grants Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution for application and acceptance of the grant, if awarded
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The STEP - Click It or Ticket grant allows McKinney Police Department officers to work overtime in an effort to increase restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks by conducting an intense occupant protection enforcement and public information and education effort during the Memorial Day Holiday period
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The grant is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The STEP - Click It or Ticket grant is in the amount of up to $7,000
• No match is required
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A