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APPENDIX A PAGE 1 OF 2 AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH DAKOTA HIGHW A Y SAFETY PLAN PROJECT NO. PHSP4020805 SP 06 Ph 04 SCOPE OF WORK The purpose of this contract is to provide funding to the Cass County Sheriff's Department for participation in the mini safety belt and Memorial Day Enforcement Blitz targeting occupant protection violations. Funding for this project is provided through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the authority of23 U.S.c. 157. The objective of this grant program is to increase seat belt use in North Dakota, for both adults and children, by supporting the implementation of an innovative educational and enforcement project. The success of this project is built upon the strategy that education, along with high visibility and consistent enforcement, is an effective means to change driver behavior and positively impact occupant protection use. The state of North Dakota will be participating in the mini safety belt and national mobilization. The dates for the enforcement campaigns are: .:. March 3 1 - April 6 .:. May 19 - June 1 These campaigns are for the specific purpose of targeting occupant protection violations within the guidelines of North Dakota occupant protection laws. Law enforcement agencies will be required to work overtime activity during this period to create high visibility and ensure public safety. This contract will reimburse $7,500 for the cost of overtime wages. Overtime wages will be paid at the agency-approved overtime rate. The Cass County Sheriff s Department will be required to submit an activity report to the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) no later than June 10, 2008. The activity report must be submitted to the OTS prior to reimbursement. Late reports may result in a delay in processing or a reduction in payment. Supporting documentation must be retained at the local level in accordance with audit guidelines. The Cass County Sheriff's Department will provide a copy of the seat belt policy to the OTS before requesting reimbursement for this activity. All persons reimbursed with traffic safety funds are required to wear seat belts and obey all traffic laws while on official business of the projects.