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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: Correy Farniok Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. Driving problems and traffic concerns are among the most common complaints received <br />by the Orono Police Department. The Orono Police Department believes that participation in the Toward <br />Zero Deaths (TZD) Enforcement Program will provide increased traffic enforcement and safety <br />awareness. TZD is a state program funded through grant money obtained by the MN Department of <br />Public Safety. Participation in the program is expected to reduce the number of alcohol related traffic <br />accidents, increase the use of seat belts and decrease distracted driving. <br /> <br />Orono Police Department partner with Medina, Minnetrista, Wayzata, West Hennepin Department of <br />Public Safety, Rogers, South Lake, Dayton, Deephaven and Corcoran Police Departments in <br />implementing the TZD Program from October 2021 through September 2022. This will be our ninth year <br />working with all of these departments. <br /> <br />Orono Police Department will be the lead agency for the application and implementation of this grant <br />and will be responsible for collection of invoices and the distribution/ reimbursement of funds to the <br />other departments involved with this grant. <br /> <br /> <br />2. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the City of Orono’s participation in the Safe <br />and Sober Program and of the Resolution to enter grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public <br />Safety. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to Approve: <br />1. City of Orono’s participation in the Safe and Sober Program. <br />2. Resolution No. 7228 to enter grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public <br />Safety. <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Grant Agreement <br />B. Resolution <br /> <br /> <br /> Item No.: 13 Date: October 11, 2021 <br />Item Description: Approval of MN Department of Public Safety Grant and <br />Resolution No. 7228 <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok <br />Police Chief <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda