HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2024-200 Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to provide funding for a dedicated DUI officer position RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-200
A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Washington Traffic Safety Commission to
provide pass-through funding from the US Department of Transportation
to fund a police officer position for impaired driving patrol.
WHEREAS, the City considers public safety to be an essential obligation and one of its
highest priorities; and
WHEREAS, it is well established that issues such as impaired driving contribute
significantly to fatalities and injuries on public roadways; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Police Department has seen a steady increase in the number of
impaired drivers for the last three years, and
WHEREAS, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) has funds available to
reimburse law enforcement agencies for dedicated impaired/distracted driving issues; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Police Department has personnel qualified to detect and take
enforcement actions in conjunction with the WTSC; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission will reimburse the City for a
dedicated officer's wages (up to $165,465); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
promote enhanced traffic safety within the City by entering into the attached and incorporated
Interlocal Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached and incorporated
Interagency Agreement Between Yakima Police Department and Washington Traffic Safety
Commission to provide funds to conduct specific traffic safety emphasis patrols within the City.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4th day of November, 2024.
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.H.
For Meeting of: November 4, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington Traffic
Safety Commission to provide funding for a dedicated DUI officer
position
SUBMITTED BY: *Lieutenant Ira Cavin, Yakima Police Department
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This Resolution authorizes an agreement between the City of Yakima Police Department and the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission to provide pass-through funding from the US Department of
Transportation. This will fund a police officer position for impaired driving patrol and community
education.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Agreement 2025-FG-5352-Make It Home Safe Yakima.pdf
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