File #: 17-0562R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/3/2017 In control: Public Safety
On agenda: 8/14/2017 Final action: 8/14/2017
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE TARGET CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING A PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN INVOLVING SAFE DRIVING.
Sponsors: Public Safety

Title

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE TARGET CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING A PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN INVOLVING SAFE DRIVING.

 

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CITY PROPOSAL:

RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to accept a grant from the Target Corporation, in the amount of $1,000, said funds to be deposited into Fund No. 110-150-1503-4660 (General Fund, Fire, Life Safety Division), for the purpose of supporting a public safety safe driving campaign.

 

Statement of Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:  The purpose of this resolution is to authorize accepting a grant in the amount of $1,000 from the Target Corporation to purchase magnetic bumper stickers for a “Pull to the Right for Sirens and Lights” campaign. The magnets will be distributed by Duluth police officers and firefighters at community events. This campaign will remind drivers to safely pull over when emergency traffic approaches.