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CITY of RAPID CITY Agenda Item Summary |
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Meeting Date: 4/2/2014 |
Commission, Board or Committee: |
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Staff Contact: Chief Steve Allender |
PW Committee or L&F Committee: 4/2/2014 |
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City Council 1st Reading: 4/7/2014 |
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City Council 2nd Reading: |
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Agenda Title: |
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Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 5988 to Prohibit Certain Use of Handheld Electronic Wireless Communication Devices While Driving in the City of Rapid City by Adding Section 10.12.410 to the Rapid City Municipal Code |
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Summary: |
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A city ordinance matching the pending state statute banning texting and driving is need to insure an enforceable and proactive approach can be taken to achieve optimum compliance. This is a public safety necessity. |
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Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable): |
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Some financial impact will occur to produce needed pamphlets and other materials as well as public service announcements. There are sufficient funds within the RCPD budget to cover this |
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Recommendation: |
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Action: Approve the ordinance on the most expedient timetable possible Notes: |
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Options: |
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Do not approve and wait for the state statute to become effective July 1, 2014 |
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