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DATE: September, 2 2015 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF $151,422 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE,
EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC.
FROM: David Ready, City Manager
BY: Palm Springs Police Department
SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept $151,422
in OTS grant funding for the Police Department to utilize for a Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program. The grant funds will be used to conduct DUI saturation patrols,
distracted driving saturation patrols, primary collision factor saturation patrols, and
warrant sweeps.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept $151,422 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for 2015/2016.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Police Department rigorously enforces GUI laws by conducting DUI saturation
patrols. The Police Department also enforces speed and red light violations by
conducting operations at intersections and streets with disproportionate numbers of
traffic collisions. The Department enforces distracted driving laws by conducting
focused enforcement operations for these violations. These projects are labor intensive
and thus expensive. The Police Department plans to conduct 177 special operations
during this grant period. The Department has been successful in obtaining grant funding
to pay for the personnel and training costs for these programs.
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City Council Staff Report
September 2, 2015 -- Page 2
Accept$151,422 in OTS Grant Funding 2015-2016
The Police Department was able to successfully solicit OTS grant funding for this
community safety project and was awarded $151,422 in grant funding.
This grant period is for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program between October 1,
2015 and September 30, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. This is a reimbursable costs grant program. No matching funds are
required to obtain this additional grant funding.
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P ice Chief
David H. Ready, City Ma r
Attachments:
OTS STEP Grant Agreement PT1611
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State of California—Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
OTS-38 (Rev.4/15) PT1611
1. GRANT TITLE
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM(STEP)
2. NAME OF AGENCY
PALM SPRINGS 4. GRANT PERIOD
3. AGENCY UNIT TO ADMINISTER GRANT From: 10/1/15
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT To: 9/30/16
5. GRANT DESCRIPTION
To reduce the number of persons killed and injured in traffic crashes involving alcohol and other primary
collision factors, "best practice" strategies will be conducted. The funded strategies may include: DUI
checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, warrant service operations, stakeout operations, a "HOT Sheet" program,
educational presentations, and court stings. The program may also concentrate on speed, distracted driving, seat
belt enforcement, operations at intersections with disproportionate numbers of traffic crashes, and special
enforcement operations encouraging motorcycle safety. These strategies are designed to earn media attention
thus enhancing the overall deterrent effect.
6. FEDERAL FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED: S 151,422.00
7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following which are by this
reference made a part of the Agreement:
• Schedule A(OTS-38b)—Problem Statement, Goals and • Exhibit A—Certifications and Assurances
Objectives and Method of Procedure • Exhibit B* -OTS Grant Program Manual
• Schedule B (OTS-38d)—Detailed Budget Estimate and
Sub-Budget Estimate(if applicable)
• Schedule B-I (OTS-38f)—Budget Narrative and Sub-
Budget Narrative(if applicable)
*Items shown with an asterisk(*),are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement as if attached hereto.
These documents can be viewed at the OTS home web page under Grants: www.ots.ca.eov.
We,the officials named below, hereby swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that we are duly
authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above described Grant terms and conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this Agreement has been executed by thepar-ties hereto.
8. APPROVAL SIGNATURES _ _
A. GRANT DIRECTOR B. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF AGENCY
NAME: Melissa Desmarais PRONE: 760-323-8105 NAME: David Ready PRONE: 760-323-8201
TITLE: Sergeant FAX: 760-232-8178 TITLE: City Manager FAx: 760-323-8207
ADDRESS: 200 S. Civic Drive ADDRESS: 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262-7201 Palm Springs, CA 92262-6959
E-MAIL: Melissa.Desmarais@palmspringsca.gov E-MAIL: David.Ready@palmspringsea.govy
(Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date)
C. FISCAL OR ACCOUNTING OFFICIAL D. OFFICE AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS
NAME: Nancy Mukan PHONE:760-323-8361 NAME: Finance Department
TITLE: Assistant Finance Director FAX:760-323-8320 ADDRESS: 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
ADDRESS: 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Spring, CA 92262-6959
Palm Springs, CA 92262-6959
9. DUNS NUMBER
E-MAIL: Nancy.Klukan@palmspringsca.gov DUNS#: 072522006
REGISTERED 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
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(Signature) (Dale) Palm Springs,CA 92262-6959
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