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MARCH 11, 2014 14-110 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED __6-0____ LOST ______ LAID OVER ______ WITHDRAWN______)
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANTS FOR
(1) PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
(2) 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 to apply for a grant with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety for:
(1) 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.
(2) 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.