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CA # 2008-2009 SAFE AND SOBER CAMPAIGN AGREEMENT WITH STATE ~F MINNESOTA By: Captain Timothy Dwyer Background: The police department has participated in the State of Minnesota Safe and Sober Campaign-for several .years now. Grant money is available to local agencies to conduct education and specifically enforcement in the area of drunk driving, seatbelt, and speeding. All law enforcement agencies in Anoka County will be participating in the 2008-2009 grant operation; starting in October of 2008, running through September of 2009. Ramsey PD has been active in this program, putting officers on state paid day7night overtime shifts, which have resulting in increased alcohol related arrests and other moving violation citations, ,~_ . making our city a safer place to uve. We have won equipment and 2"d place awards for our participation in this program. The State of Minnesota needs a resolution from Council authorizing the execution of the 2008-2009. agreement. All shifts are overtime, paid in full by the State grant program, and occur within the city limits of Ramsey. No patrol shifts are shorted, and the only additional expenses to the city would be fuel costs, potential court time, and a minimal increase in clerical time to procesuld Ipke to continuegh s partne ship with the successful in Ramsey and we wo State of Minnesota to keep our roadways safe. Recommendation: Staff requests adoption of Resolution #08-XJC~CX authorizing the execution of the required Safe and Sober Campaign agreement with-the State of Minnesota. Council Action: Motion by City Council to adopt Resolution # 08-xJCX)CX ,authorizing the execution of the agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the 2008-2009 participation in the project. Reviewed by: Police Chief Jim Way .City Administrator Kurt Ulrich -75-