2023/10/18 Council Agenda Packet

`EVERETT City Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet Project title: Interagency Agreement with Washington Traffic Safety Commission for participation as sub - recipient in the Region 10 Target Zero Task Force traffic safety grant project Council Bill # Agenda dates requested: Briefing Proposed action Consent Action Ordinance Public hearing Yes 10/18/2023 X No Budget amendment: Yes X No PowerPoint presentation: Yes X No Attachments: Interagency Agreement Department(s) involved: Police, Legal Contact person: John DeRousse Phone number: 425-257-8408 Email: jderousse@everettwa.gov Initialed by: DT Department head Administration Council President Project: Partner/Supplier: Location: Preceding action: 2024-HVE-5120-Region 10 Target Zero Task Force Washington Traffic Safety Commission n/a Annual agreement Fund: 031/Police General Fund Fiscal summary statement: This interagency agreement provides for reimbursement of officer straight time or overtime costs associated with high visibility traffic safety enforcement emphases that are conducted throughout the contract term. Project summary statement: The Everett Police Department works in coordination with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and other Snohomish County law enforcement agencies to conduct high visibility traffic safety enforcement activities under the Region 10 Target Zero Task Force grant program. The program goal is to reduce traffic -related deaths and serious injuries by engaging in high visibility patrols in the areas of impaired driving, distracted driving, seatbelt safety, speeding and motorcycle safety. Execution of this interagency agreement allows the City of Everett to participate in these important safety emphases and seek reimbursement for officer straight -time or overtime costs incurred in association with these activities during the term of October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Recommendation (exact action requested of Council): Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission regarding participation as a sub -recipient in the Region 10 Target Zero Task Force traffic safety grant project.