Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Accept a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Click It or Ticket Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation
Summary
MEETING DATE: March 19, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Grants Administrator
Randy Roland, Assistant Police Chief
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 $7,000
· No match is required
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A