Agenda 07/28/2009 Item # 4CAgenda Item No. 4C
July 28, 2009
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, red -light running is dangerous and a costly national problem and is the leading
cause of urban crashes according to the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety,' and,'
WHEREAS, in 2006, crashes that involved red -light running killed almost 900 people and
injured an estimated 144, 000,' and
WHEREAS, approximately half of the deaths in red -light running crashes are pedestrians
and occupants in other vehicles who are hit by the red -light runners,' and,
WHEREAS, Collier County is committed to protecting the safety; public health, and
welfare of residents and will observe National Stop on Red Week 2009.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that August 2 - 8, 2009, be designated as
STOP ON RED WEEK
In our community and encourage all residents to promote a safe driving environment by
stopping at all red lights.
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Agenda Item No. 4C
July 28, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 40
Item Summary: Proclamation designating August 2 to August 8, 2009 as Stop on Red Week. To be accepted
by Bob Tipton, Traffic Operations Department Director, and staff. Kevin Rambosk, Collier
County Sheriff, and staff, Diane Flagg, Code Enforcement Department Director, and staff.
Meeting Date: 7/28/2009 9:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs Executive Aide to the BCC Date
Board of County
BCC Office 7117/2009 9:25:50 AM
Commissioners
Approved By
tan Mitchell
BCC Office Manager
Date
Board of County
BCC Office
7/17!2009 9:33 AM
Commissioners
Approved By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Board of County
County Manager's Office
7!17!2009 3:09 PM
Commissioners
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