HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 102 Draft 01 2002-2004 COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. lU2 03
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A CLICK IT OR TICKET
PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Public Affairs Office -Safe
Community Program has authorized funding towards the Hawaii County Police Department's Click It
or Ticket Program; and
WHEREAS, the goal of this program is reduce the number of vehicle collision fatalities and
injuries to front and rear seat occupants, aged 17 and under, by increasing the seat belt usage rate of
youth and teens; and
WHEREAS, the current usage rate is approximately 38.5% and the objective is to increase
that rate to 50% by increasing awareness of the state laws; and
WHEREAS, the funds provided by the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation are
derived from grants provided by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 46-7, requires that county departments obtain
the consent of the council to enter into agreements with the federal or state governments respecting
action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to furnish, expend, and receive any
funds or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those
powers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
that the Office of the Mayor is authorized to enter into an Agreement for a Grant Contract with the
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the County of Hawaii is authorized to sign the
above-referenced agreement and any related documents on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the
County of Hawaii pursuant to the Hawaii County Charter.
RE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk of the County of Hawaii shall transmit
copies of this resolution to the Office of the Mayor, the Finance and Police Departments, and the
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Dated at x; ~ ~ ,Hawaii, this Rtn day of nc~~r , 2003.
INTRODUCED 13Y:
COUNCIL MEMBE ,COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX
ARAKAKI X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the cxuNG X
vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of ELARIONOFF
the County of Hawaii on October 8 , 2 0 0 3 HOLSCHUH
ATTEST JACOBSON X
REYNOLDS
SAFARIK
Reference C-333/i~ill 145/FC
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 0~