R-3291-4-15RESOLUTION NO. 3291-4-15(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
TEXAS, TO ACCEPT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT (GRANT H
2016-ALLENPD-S-lYG-0075); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Allen and neighbors to have safe streets
within the incorporated limits of the City of Allen; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen's streets become unsafe when vehicles drive in excess of the posted speed
limit in violation of Texas Law; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen also wishes to increase its enforcement efforts relating to drivers who operate
motor vehicles on the street and in the neighborhoods under the influence of alcohol and / or narcotics; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Allen to take proactive measures to insure that the citizens and
visitors of the City Allen are safe when driving on city streets and highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Allen has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the Selective Traffic
Enforcement Grant the funds will be returned to the State of Texas, Department of Transportation in part or in
full.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a gram,
if awarded, from the State of Texas, Department of Transportation to assist the City of Allen and the Allen
Police Department to fund a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for fiscal year 2016.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2015.
APPROVED:
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lcphcn 1 crrcll, MAYOR
ATTEST:
' Shelley B. George SECRETARY