From
Joe Dionisi
Title
Resolution ratifying the City Manager's application for a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund additional DWI enforcement during the holiday seasons including Christmas, New Years, Spring Break, Independence Day and Labor Day in the amount of $20,000
Presenter
Chief Steve Dye, Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration studies show that nearly 97 percent of Americans view drinking and driving by others as a threat to their families and themselves. Indeed, Americans support tougher DWI enforcement and rank drunk driving ahead of healthcare, poverty, the environment and gun control as an important social issue. The majority of Americans support increased enforcement efforts.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2010 there were 25,032 alcohol-related crashes in Texas that resulted in 1,057 deaths and 16,877 injuries. In 2010, 24 percent of people killed in alcohol-related crashes in Texas were between the ages of 20 and 25, though that age group represents only 9 percent of the overall State population. More alcohol-related crashes occur between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. than any other hour of the day. Also, more alcohol-related crashes occurred on Saturday than any other day of the week.
This grant opportunity will benefit the citizens of Grand Prairie and toward continued efforts to keep the area roadways safe.
The on line grant application process started November 27, 2012 and required a signed executed grant application prior to the December 11, 2012, council meeting.
Financial Consideration
The grant period begins October 1, 2012 and ends September 30, 2013. There is no cost to the City. The Texas Department of Transportation will fund $20,000 to pay overtime salaries, including fringe benefits, for enforcement efforts.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE...
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