HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-114CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2012-114
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MINNESOTA DRIVING DIVERSION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The Police Department is seeking permission to participate in the state
approved Driving Diversion Program designed for those who drive on suspended or revoked
driver's licenses who have difficulty paying off their fines, creating a vicious circle, and
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Driving Diversion Program allows violators to drive
lawfully while agreeing to attend classes and are set up on a payment plan, whereby the City will
receive the monies owed; and
WHEREAS, City Prosecutor Elliott Knetsch is familiar with this diversion program as
some of his other client cities already participate in the program. City Prosecutor Knetsch has
reviewed the attached contract, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the police department is given approval to
participate in the Minnesota Driving Diversion Program.
Approved this 10th day of April 2012.