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Ordinance Making Supplemental Appropriation to the Special Purpose Fund from a North Carolina Governor’s Highway Program Grant in the Amount of $25,000 for WPD Overtime for the Purpose of Traffic Safety
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Department: |
Police |
Meeting Date: |
9/22/2026 |
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Contact Name: |
Ryan Zuidema |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
(910)343-3610 |
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Attachment #1 Ordinance |
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ordinance is to appropriate funds in the amount of $25,000 from the FY27 North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant award to the Special Purpose Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Wilmington Police Department was awarded a $25,000 grant from the FY27 Governor’s Highway Safety Grant Program to fund overtime for the purpose of conducting high-visibility or saturation-type enforcement efforts focusing on speed, alcohol, and seatbelt enforcement. The goal of this grant is to support the City of Wilmington’s Vision Zero program.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
The total project budget of $25,000 will be funded by the grant award, with no local match required.
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of the attached ordinance is recommended.