2004R15- TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO: o'l-,R- 15
A RESOLUTION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR
THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1,2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
WHEREAS, in order to promote use of seat belts and compliance with speed limits regulations,
it is the intention of the City of Schertz to enter into a contract with Texas Department of Transportation
for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, and
WHEREAS, the Schertz Police Department has determined that a Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program should be executed in the City of Schertz in order to increase seat belt use and ensure
compliance with speed limits regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
THAT, the City Council of the City of Schertz hereby approves of this program and its benefits
for the citizens of Schertz and authorizes a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to
conduct a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program during the period of October 1, 2004 through
September 30,2005.
FURTHUR, that the City Manager of the City of Schertz is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the necessary forms, applications and legal documents as y be required in order to finalize
the grant and the contract.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
(Seal of City)
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Schertz Police Department
Memorandum
Date:
October 6, 2004
To:
John Bierschwale, Interim City Manager
Stephen Starr, Police Chief fel
From:
Subject:
Request for Resolution to be Passed, Approved, and Adopted
I would like to request for a resolution to be Passed, Approved and Adopted by the mayor at the
next Council Workshop on October 13th.
This resolution is authorizing the city manager to enter into a contract with the Texas
Department of Transportation for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for the period of
October 1,2004 through September 30, 2005.
As in past years, this program, should it be approved, will help to increase seat belt use and to
ensure compliance with speed limit regulations.