HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2000-587CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-587
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING
FROM THE MINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO THE GRANT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, a need has been identified to educate pedestrians and drivers about Minnesota's
crosswalk law to gain compliance with it; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has given this need a high priority for this year; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Safety Council has notified cities of grant funding available for these
types of programs; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Department did coordinate efforts to begin one project which was
very successful in raising public awareness of this problem and made application for another
grant in order to continue this project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth made application for this funding and received notification of
acceptance of our grant and a check in the amount of $1,704.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, the City Council adopt the resolution endorsing a program to address
pedestrian and crosswalk safety within the City of Plymouth through a public information
campaign, traffic enforcement, and positive reinforcement; accepting grant funding for this
project through the Minnesota Safety Council and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into the grant agreement.
Adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000.