Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE TRAFFIC RECORDS COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BENEFIT THE SUMMIT METRO CRASH RESPONSE TEAM.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Traffic Records Coordinating Committee provides funding for traffic safety and data collection activities.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 17-37 authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the Summit Emergency Management Agency for a 2017 Special Projects Grant on behalf of the Hudson Police Department to benefit the Summit Metro Crash Response Team.
Resolution No. 17-47 authorized the City Manager to accept grant funding through the Summit County Emergency Management Agency on behalf of the Hudson Police Department to benefit the Summit Metro Crash Response Team.
Purpose & Explanation
The Summit Metro Crash Response Team, of which the City of Hudson is a member, has received $30,000 in grant funding from the Summit County Emergency Management Agency for a Faro Focus laser scanner. The Summit Metro Crash Team is seeking additional funding of approximately $40,000 for additional hardware accessories, SCENE software, FARO CrashZone software upgrade, 5-day onsite training for twelve team members, and warranty & maintenance package.
Timing Considerations
The Grants Coordinator and a Hudson Police Officer have been invited to present an application at the May 16, 2017 Traffic Records Coordinating Committee meeting in Columbus.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager’s Designee’s application for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Traffic Records Coordinating Committee on behalf of the Hudson Police Department to benefit the Summit Metro Crash Response Team.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Dave Robbins, Police Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator