HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1993-17063 RESOLUTION NO. 17063
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING TO PURCHASE AND
INSTALL AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRE-EMPTION
SYSTEM
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to submit a grant application for funds for the purchase and installation of an
emergency vehicle traffic signal pre-emption system within the City of Chula
Vista; and,
WHEREAS, a traffic signal pre-emption control system enables emergency
units to move uninterrupted through signalized intersections by directing the
traffic signal controller via an electronic device, called a phase selector, to
advance to and/or hold a green light in the direction of the oncoming emergency
vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, special grant funds, administered by the California State Office
of Traffic Safety, are available under the National Highway Safety Act of 1966.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby authorize the City Manager to submit an application for Federal
Grant Funding to purchase and install an emergency vehicle traffic signa) pre-
emption system.
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Resolution No. 17063
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 13th day of April, 1993, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17063 was duly passed, approved,
and adopted by the City Council held on the 13th day of April, 1993.
Executed this 13th day of April, 1993.
B~v~rly A~ Authelet, City Clerk