HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2002-58 RESOLUTION 2002-$8
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
SUPPORTING THE BUCKLE UP TEENS GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, a mission of the Columbia Heights Police Department is to ensure the safety
and security of our teens; and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Police Department, in partnership with the Fridley
Police Department and the Spring Lake Park Police Department wish to increase seatbelt
usage amongst teens in our communities; and
WHEREAS, we will be challenging teens to buckle up and save lives; and
WHEREAS, various programs will be conducted at the High Schools in each community
to promote the use of seat belts; and
WHEREAS, teens will be able to earn plaques and cash rewards for Highest Seat Belt
Usage, Most Improved Seat Belt Usage, and Best Overall Campaign to increase seat belt
usage.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief of Police of the Columbia
Heights Police Department be authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the
Division of Traffic Safety in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the project
entitled "Buckle Up Teens! Project" during the period from October 1, 2002, through
September 30, 2003.
Passed this 23rd day of September 2002
Offered by: Wyckoff
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki
Nays: none
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Attest:
Muscovitz, Deputy City C}~rk
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