Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement With the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) for Traffic Safety Emphasis Patrols
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the mayor to sign the interlocal agreement.
Report
Issue:
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) has invited the City of Olympia to participate in specific traffic safety emphasis police patrols and will reimburse the City for overtime costs associated with the patrols.
Staff Contact:
Sgt. Rich Allen, 360.753.8419
Presenter(s):
None; Consent calendar item
Background and Analysis:
The WTSC organizes and funds local police patrols for specific types of traffic safety enforcement aimed at reducing traffic injuries and fatalities. The City will participate in patrols that target:
• Impaired Driving
• Seatbelt Use
• Distracted Driving
• Speed
Emphasis patrols are conducted during the same hours and/or days to saturate the local community with a specific type of patrol. To accommodate these special patrols, the WTSC reimburses the City for the cost of officer overtime necessary to participate.
Options:
Option #1: Approve the contract allowing the City of Olympia to engage in additional traffic patrols.
Option #2: Do not approve the contract, limiting the police hours available for targeted traffic patrols.
Financial Impact:
The WTSC will provide reimbursement of up to $14,900 for personnel costs associated with the patrols.