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• <br />• <br />• <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4A <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Chief John Swenson <br />MEETING DATE: May 29, 2012 <br />TOPIC: Driving Diversion Program <br />VOTE REQUIRED: No Action Needed — Information Only <br />INTRODUCTION <br />City Prosecutor Robb Olson and Chief Swenson will provide a brief overview of the Driving <br />Diversion Program (DDP). <br />BACKGROUND <br />The DDP is a pilot program established during the 2009 Minnesota Legislative Session that <br />was extended during the 2011 Legislative Session. The DDP enables jurisdictions to divert <br />individuals who are cited for driving after revocation and driving after suspension. The DDP is <br />administered by Diversion Solutions and has a proven track record in other jurisdictions of <br />enabling drivers to obtain a valid drivers license while enabling the Courts to collect unpaid <br />fines from previous violations. If a violator elects to participate in the DDP the jurisdiction <br />issuing the citation collects a $100 fee to offset any related administrative and prosecution cost. <br />Attached to this Staff report is an informational flier prepared by Diversion Solutions on the <br />DDP. <br />The City of Lino Lakes will be the first jurisdiction to offer the DDP in Anoka County. Several <br />other jurisdictions in Anoka County will also be offering the DDP in near future. <br />P86 <br />