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MccTtNG <br />OCT 1 1 2004 <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ciTY OF ORONU <br />DATE: 10-11-2004 <br />4 <br />Department Approval: <br />j.^/^1 ITEM NO: /<? <br />Adnimistrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: <br />Item Description: Request Authori?ation to Implement Safe and Sober Program <br />Discussion <br />Driving problems and traffic concerns are among the most common complaints received by the <br />Orono Police Department. Participation in the Safe and vSober program has helped the police <br />depaiimcnt address these concerns. <br />The Safe and Sober Program is a federally funded and state pass-through grant program <br />administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Participation in the program is <br />expected to continue to reduce the number of alcohol related traffic accidents and increase scat <br />belt use. <br />Orono Police Department proposes to partner \v«th Medina Police Department in implementing <br />the Safe and Sober Program from November 2004 through September 30,2005. <br />Orono and Medina Police Department have agreed to provide 375 patrol hours of enhanced <br />traffic enforcement and patrol coverage. The City of Orono and Medina will be reimbursed for <br />officer overtime up to $15,000 for its participation efforts. <br />A motion to participate and council resolution arc necessary '.o fulfill the grant requirements, <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: <br />I) Motion to approve participation in the Safe and Sober Program by the Orono Police <br />Department. <br />2) Resolution lo enter grunt agreement with Minnesota Department of Pubiic Safety.