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MARCH 26, 2013 13-143 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED___6-0___LOST _______ LAID OVER _______ WITHDRAWN _______)
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANTS FOR:
(a) PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
(b) BICYCLE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
INITATED BY: OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council for the City of Oshkosh that the
proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to approve a grant agreement
with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety for:
(a) Pedestrian Safety Enforcement - $2,000 to pay for officer overtime related
to directed enforcement activities at roundabouts, downtown pedestrian
crossings and at special events, such as Country USA/Rock USA, for the
purpose of enhancing pedestrian safety.
(b) Bicycle Safety Enforcement - $2,000 to pay for officer overtime related to
directed enforcement activities in city parks, downtown, university, and other
high bicycle use areas of the city for the purpose of enhancing bicycle safety
and increasing bicycle registration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents required by the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety for purposes of the same, and are
further authorized and directed, if said grant is awarded, to accept such funds, pursuant
to the terms of the grant application.