HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 99-006 RESOLUTION NO. -
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has been notified by the Texas Department of
Transportation that it is eligible to apply for funding to assist in highway safety enforcement;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes that the safety and security of the
motoring public is of paramount concern to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont strives to enhance the safety of the motoring
public; and
WHEREAS, grant funding through the Texas Department of Transportation would
assist in enhancing the safety of the motoring public and reducing motor vehicle accidents
which often result in loss of life or personal injury; and
WHEREAS, traffic safety enforcement and encouragement of safe driving habits is
a significant goal of the Beaumont Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager of the City of Beaumont be and is hereby authorized to execute
all documents necessary to:
Apply to the Texas Department of Transportation for funding available through that
Department to enhance the ability of the Beaumont Police Department to provide highway
safety and education programs beneficial to the citizens of Beaumont; and
Accept and disperse any grant funding approved by the Texas Department of
Transportation; and
Take such other actions as may be necessary and appropriate to implement the
purpose and operations of any highway safety grant projects and funds made available to
the City through the Texas Department of Transportation.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the /„2� day of
January, 1999.
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