Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant
Summary
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Grants Administrator
Cathy Lennox, Administrative Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve Resolution for acceptance of the grant
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The STEP- Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Grant allows McKinney Police Officers to work overtime to conduct DWI enforcement during holiday periods to increase DWI arrests as part of the “Drink. Drive. Go To Jail” campaign and in conjunction with the national Impaired Driving Mobilization campaign.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The grant is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The amount of the grant is $9,675
• Non-cash match provided by the City
• Fringe benefits - $3,870
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A