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<br />Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> <br />RESOLUTION #08-08-164 <br /> <br />RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE <br />MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR 2008-2009 <br />P ARTICIP ATION IN THE SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Ramsey Police Department has in previous years participated in <br />the Minnesota Safe and Sober Project, receiving grant money for the education and <br />enforcement of DWI, Speed, and Seatbelt laws. In order to do this, the City of Ramsey <br />has entered into contractual agreements with the State of Minnesota to receive grant <br />money; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Ramsey Police Department would like to participate in the <br />2008-2009 Safe and Sober Campaign. A county-wide grant is being prepared and the <br />Ramsey Police Department would like to partner with other local agencies to facilitate <br />the Safe and Sober Campaign within Anoka County. If awarded the grant, all the police <br />departments involved would receive sufficient funding to cover officer overtime expenses <br />to participate in the required Safe and Sober wave sessions, all of which would occur <br />within their respective jurisdictions; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is requiring a resolution from City Council <br />authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Department of Public Safety for the <br />2008-2009 participation in project SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITIES to commence <br />October 1,2008 through September 30, 2009. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br />CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br /> <br />1. That the Ramsey Police Department enter into a grant agreement with the <br />Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, for the <br />project titled SAFE & SOBER COMMUNITIES during the period from <br />October 1,2008 through September 30,2009. <br /> <br />2. That the Ramsey Chief of Police is hereby authorized to execute such <br />agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on <br />behalf of the Ramsey Police Department in cooperation with the Anoka <br />County Sheriff s Department. <br /> <br />The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by <br />Councilmember Olson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec <br />Councilmember Elvig <br />Councilmember Olson <br />Councilmember Dehen <br />