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AGENDA ITEM <br />Item No.: 7 Date: September 25, 2017 <br />Item Description: Approval of MN Department of Public Safety Grant <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok Agenda Section: Consent Agenda <br />Police Chief <br />Purpose. <br />Driving problems and traffic concerns are among the most common complaints received by the <br />Orono Police Department. The Orono Police Department believes that participation in the <br />Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Enforcement Program will provide increased traffic enforcement <br />and safety awareness. TZD is a state program funded through grant money obtained by the MN <br />Department of Public Safety. Participation in the program is expected to reduce the number of <br />alcohol related traffic accidents, increase the use of seat belts and decrease distracted driving. <br />Orono Police Department partner with Medina, Minnetrista, Wayzata, West Hennepin <br />Department of Public Safety, Rogers, South Lake and Corcoran Police Departments in <br />implementing the TZD Program from October 2017 through September 2018. This will be our <br />sixth year working with all of these departments. <br />Orono Police Department will be the lead agency for the application and implementation of this <br />grant and will be responsible for collection of invoices and the distribution/ reimbursement of <br />funds to the other departments involved with this grant. <br />Staff Recommendation. <br />1).Motion to Approve City of Orono's participation in the Safe and Sober Program. <br />2). Resolution to enter grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety <br />Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. Grant Agreement <br />Exhibit B. Resolution <br />Prepared By: Correy Farniok <br />Reviewed By: -1 <br />Approved By: 2 <br />