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Home My WebLink About7/16/2014 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.G. �o�p PA M Sp4 c V N oS C44 1 PORa�P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: July 16, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF $159,942 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 $159,942 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 $159,942 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. STAFF ANALYSIS: The Police Department rigorously enforces DUI laws by conducting DUI saturation patrols and warrant sweeps targeting repeat DUI offenders who fail to go to court. The Police Department also enforces speed and red light violations by conducting operations at intersections and streets with disproportionate numbers of traffic collisions. The Department enforces distracted driving laws by conducting focused enforcement operations for these violations. Using this OTS grant funding, the Police Department plans to provide impaired driver training to officers and promote safety and community awareness through ongoing enforcement and education campaigns. The ITEM NO. Z'(�$r' City Council Staff Report July 16, 2014 -- Page 2 Accept$159,942 in OTS Grant Funding 2014-2015 department has been successful in obtaining grant funding to pay for the personnel and trainingcosts for these programs. P 9 The Police Department was able to successfully solicit OTS grant funding for this community safety project and was awarded $159,942 in grant funding. This grant period is for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. This is a reimbursable costs grant program. No matching funds are required to obtain this additional grant funding. a-I 42g!;? Alberto Franz I oliGethief r David H. Ready, City M Attachments: OTS STEP Grant Agreement PT1518 (2 copies) 02 State of California—Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER GRANT AGREEMENT-Page I OTS-38 (Rev.steal PT1518 1. GRANTTITLE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM(STEP) 2. NAME OF APPLICANT AGENCY 4. GRANT PERIOD PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 3. AGENCY UNIT TO HANDLE GRANT From: 10/1/14 TRAFFIC UNIT To: 9/30/15 5. GRANT DESCRIPTION To reduce the number of persons killed and injured in 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,stakeouts 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 159,942.00 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-1 (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.gov. 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 the parties hereto. 8. APPROVAL SIGNATURES A. GRANT DIRECTOR B. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF APPLICANT AGENCY NAME; Melissa Desmarais PHONE: 760-323-8105 NAME: David Ready PHONE: 760-323-8201 TITLE: Sergeant TITLE: City Manager FAX: 760-323-8178 FAX: 760-323-8207 ADDRESS 200 S.Civic Drive ( ADDRESS 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92262 Palm Springs,CA 92262 E-MAIL: Melissa.Desmarais(a).palmsprinasca.eov j E-MAIL: David.Readv&Palms prinesea.eov 1 01 ED 8 14 (Signature) (Date) (Signature) _ (Date) C. FISCAL OR ACCOUN"rING OFFICIAL j D. OFFICE AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS NAME; Nancy Klukan puoNE:760-323-8361 NAME: Finance Department TITLE: Assistant Finance Director FAX:760-323-8320 ADDRESS 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way � Palm Springs,CA 92262 ADDRESS 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92262 9. DUNS NUMBER E-MAIL; Nancy.Klukanrmpalmsprin¢sca.gov DUNS#: 072522006 REGISTERED 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way ADDRESS& Palm Springs,CA 92262 03 (Signature) (Date) Zip: State of California—Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER GRANT AGREEMENT- Page 1 OTS-38 (Rev.5/14) PT1518 1. GRANTTITLE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM(STEP) 2. NAME OF APPLICANT AGENCY 4. GRANT PERIOD PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 3. AGENCY UNIT TO HANDLE GRANT From: 10/1/14 TRAFFIC UNIT To: 9/30/15 5. GRANT DESCRIPTION To reduce the number of persons killed and injured in 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,stakeouts 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: $ 159,942.00 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-1 (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"EDv. 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 the parties hereto. 8. ._._.... APPR..O....VAL SIGNATURES ----. -_.._. A. ._._ ..... ... GRANT DIRECTOR B. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF APPLICANT AGENCY NAME; Melissa Desmarais PHONE: 760-323-8105 NAME: David Ready PHONE: 760-323-8201 TITLE; Sergeant TITLE. City Manager Fax: 760-323-8178 FAX: 760-323-8207 ADDRESS 200 S.Civic Drive ADDRESS 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92262 Palm Springs,CA 92262 E-MAIL: Melissa.Desmarais(a)palmspringsca.Eov F-MAIL: David.Readvapalmsorin¢sea.eov (Signature) (Da ) (Signature) ate C. FISCAL OR ACCOUNTING OFFICIAL i D. OFFICE AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS NAME. Nancy Klukan P1[ONE:760-323-8361 NAME; Finance Department TITLE: Assistant Finance Director FAx:760-323-8320 ADDRESS 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92262 ADDRESS 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92262 '.. 9. 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