R96-55 11-25-96RESOLUTION NO. R96-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
APPLY TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS TO PURCHASE A SMART SYSTEM VOLUNTEER SPEED
COMPLIANCE UNIT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SPEED ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, a Smart System Volunteer Speed Compliance Unit notifies the
motoring public of their travelling speed in progress; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland wishes to apply for a grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation for the purchase of a Smart System Volunteer Speed
Compliance Unit; and
WHEREAS, the goal of this project is to reduce traffic speeds in excess of the
posted speed limit within Pearland subdivisions and neighborhoods; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to make
application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds to purchase a
Smart System Volunteer Speed Compliance Unit estimated at $13,040.00 from
Federal Grant Funds, administered through the Texas Department of Transportation,
with the understanding that federal funds will provide 80% of the purchase price and
the City will be responsible for the balance of 20% of said costs.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to sign any
and all documents necessary to carry out this grant application.
RESOLUTION NO. R96-55
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the~~ay of ~
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPRO/~AS TO FORM:
CITY A-iTORNEY
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