| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 5.a.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | Todd D. Elgin
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Police
| | Subject: | Approval of a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to implement traffic safety checkpoints. (Grant Funding: $286,000) (Action Item) | Date: | 10/24/2017 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To obtain City Council approval to participate in and approve a Grant Agreement for the 2017-2018 Traffic Safety Grant Program through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for implementing DUI/CDL Checkpoints and Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The California Office of Traffic Safety awards grants to local law enforcement agencies. These one-year grants begin October 1, 2017, and end September 30, 2018. The Garden Grove Police Department has applied for and received similar grants dating back to 1996. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
The City is eligible to receive $286,000 in federal funds to implement DUI/CDL Checkpoints and Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations. This year's proposed grant funding focuses on the reduction of persons killed and injured in alcohol-involved crashes by using “best practice” strategies. These strategies include driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver’s License Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Bicycle and Pedestrian Enforcement, Distracted Driver Enforcement, a “Hot Sheet” program, and Traffic Educational Presentations. The Police and Finance Departments will be responsible for providing the necessary reporting to fulfill the goals and objectives of the grant. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. The total amount for the 2017-2018 grant will be $286,000. There is no need or requirement to hire additional personnel, and there are no out of pocket expenses. There is neither cost nor income to the City based upon participation in this grant.
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Authorize participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP);
- Accept the Office of Traffic Safety Grant funds in the amount of $286,000;
- Authorize the City Manager execute the grant agreement on behalf of the City; and
- Allocate these grant monies to fund Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations.
By: Royce Wimmer
Traffic Investigator
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| ATTACHMENTS: | | Description | Upload Date | Type | File Name | | OTS Grant 2017-2018 | 10/10/2017 | Backup Material | OTS_grant_2017-2018.pdf |
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