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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 18, 2013 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF $41,425 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY, SAFE TRANSPORTATION
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER (SAFETREC) FOR A
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT 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 $41,425
in SAFETREC grant funding for the Police Department to utilize for a sobriety
checkpoint program. The total grant amount will be $41,425. The grant funds will be
used to conduct DUI checkpoints and to purchase the necessary equipment to safely
run those checkpoints.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept $41,425 in grant funding from the University of California at Berkeley,
Safe Transportation Research and Education Center for a sobriety checkpoint
program.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Police Department rigorously enforces DUI laws and promotes DUI awareness and
education by conducting DUI checkpoints. These projects are labor intensive and thus
expensive. The Police Department plans to conduct eight checkpoint operations during
this grant period. The department has been successful in obtaining grant funding to pay
for the personnel and equipment costs for these programs.
ITEM NO. a 1,,
City Council Staff Report
September 18, 2013 -- Page 2
Accept$41,425 in SAFETREC Grant Funding
The Police Department was able to successfully Solicit SAFETREC grant funding for
this community safety project and was awarded $41,425 in grant funding.
This grant period is for a Sobriety Checkpoint Program between 10/01/13 and 09/30/14.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a reimbursable costs grant program for personnel overtime costs and equipment.
Matching funds will not be needed.
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Alberto Franz II IV
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Attachments:
SAFETREC Grant Agreement SC14303
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�a5 •� The Regents of the University of California
School of Public Health,Berkeley, GRANT NUMBER
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- z California Office of Traffic Safety SC14303
•+ s GRANT
1. Title of Program
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2013-2014
2. Name of Applicant Agency 4. Period of Grant
PALM SPRINGS, CITY OF Month-Day-Year
3. University of California Berkeley,Safe Transportation Research and Education Center From: 10/01113
DAVID RAGLAND,PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, UC BERKELEY SAFE TRANSPORTATION
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER To: 09/30/14
5. Description of Program
The goal of the Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2013-2014 is to reduce the number of victims killed and injured in alcohol-involved
crashes in participating cities.The period of this grant contract("contract'), October 01,2013 to September 30, 2014, encompasses two
national mobilization periods: the Winter Holiday Mobilization period, December 13,2013-January 01, 2014, and the Labor Day
Mobilization period, August 15, 2014-September 01, 2014.The Palm Springs Police Department will conduct sobriety checkpoints in
Palm Springs in accordance with this contract. The contract includes the attached Schedule A-Descriptions, Schedule B-Detailed
Budget Estimate, Schedule B-1 -Budget Narrative, and Schedule C-Terms and Conditions.
6. Federal Funds Allocated Under This Grant Shall Not Exceed: $41,425.00
7. Approval Signatures(By signing this page,Agency agrees to the terms and conditions which follow and are attached)
A. The Regents of the University of California Authorized B. Authorizing Official For Applicant Agency
Signature
Name: David Ragland Phone: (510)642-065 Name: David Ready Phone: (760)323-8326
Title: Director, SafeTREC Fax: (510)643-992 Title: City Manager Fax: (760)322-8207
Address: UC Berkeley Address: 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Safe Transportation Research and Education Center Palm Springs, CA 92262
2614 Dwight Way#7374
Berkeley, CA 94720-7374
Email: davidr@berkeley.edu Email: David.Ready@palmspringsca.gov
(Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date)
C. Agency Office Authorized to Receive Payments D. Optional: Individuals Authorized to Sign Claims(in
addition to the Authorizing Official For Applicant Agency)
Agency: Palm Springs,City of Phone:(760)323-8361 Name: Title:
Office: Finance Department
(Signature) (Date)
Address: 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Name: Title:
Tax ID#: 95-6000757
Contact Person: Nancy Klukan
Email: Nancy.Klukan@palmspringsca.gov (Signature) (Date)
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Schedule A - Description
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2013-2014
GOALS
1. To reduce the number of victims killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
2. To reduce the number of victims injured in alcohol-involved crashes.
3. To reduce nighttime(2100 hours to 0259 hours)fatal crashes.
4. To reduce nighttime(2100 hours to 0259 hours) injury crashes.
5. To reduce hit and run fatal crashes.
6. To reduce hit and run injury crashes.
AGENCY OBJECTIVES
1. To conduct a total of 8 sobriety checkpoints by September 30, 2014 (should be a minimum of one checkpoint per
mobilization).
NOTE: If a department elects to combine a Driver License (DL)checkpoint with a sobriety checkpoint, the
department should: 1) inform the public(via the press release)that driver licenses will be checked and
2) conduct DUI/DL checkpoint operations with signs reading, 'DUI/Driver License Checkpoint Ahead".
To better identify and apprehend drug-impaired drivers in addition to alcohol-impaired drivers, it is
highly recommended that all personnel assigned to staff the greeting lane of the checkpoint be Drug
Recognition Experts (DREs) and/or Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)trained
sworn officers. At the very minimum, all officers contacting drivers in the greeting lane should be
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Test(SFST)
trained and certified.
To maximize effectiveness, checkpoint operations may be conducted at more than one location on any
evening. Each checkpoint should be highly publicized and visible. The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)does
not fund or support independent DL checkpoints.
Only on an exception basis and with OTS pre-approval will OTS fund checkpoint operations that begin
prior to 1800 hours.When practicable it is recommended that checkpoint operations run until 0300 hours.
2. If appropriate, a supervisor(s) should attend OTS-sponsored "DUI Checkpoints-Planning and
Management"eight-hour, POST-certified training by December 31, 2013, Officers are encouraged to
attend this training as well.
3. To collect and report checkpoint statistics on-line for checkpoints conducted during the Winter and
Labor Day mobilization periods and submit the data by the deadlines established by the Safe Transportation
Research and Education Center(SafeTREC).
4. To collect and report checkpoint statistics on-line for checkpoints conducted outside the mobilization
periods and to submit the data by the end of the applicable quarter(s)-
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Schedule A - Description (continued)
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2013-2014
MEDIA OBJECTIVES
1. After the statewide kick-off press event, issue a press release announcing the kick-off of this grant, using the
OTS kick-off press release template provided by SafeTREC.
2. During the mobilization periods (December 13-January 1 and August 15-September 1), if an AVOID media
campaign is active in the county, grantee should notify the AVOID Coordinator of checkpoint locations, dates and times at
least fourteen (14) days in advance of all planned checkpoints. The AVOID Coordinator should issue press releases
including checkpoints conducted during the mobilization periods to all major media outlets in the region.
3. For each checkpoint operation, grantee should distribute a separate press release using the OTS template provided
by SafeTREC unless multiple checkpoints are to be conducted within a seven (7) day period, in which case one press
release covering the seven (7) day period that covers all operations will suffice. When using the OTS press release
template provided by SafeTREC, grantee should forward press releases, media advisories, alerts and other press
materials to SafeTREC concurrently with distribution to the media. If any other press release format or copy is used,
grantee should submit the press release to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio(cbots.ca.gov for his review. Optimum
lead-time would be 10—20 days prior to the operation.The approved press release should also be sent to SafeTREC.
For post-operational media communications that report the results of checkpoints, grantee does not need to have the
release approved by OTS.
4. Grantee should use OTS's tagline"Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911"on all news releases and checkpoint publication
materials.
5. To use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: "Funding for this program was
provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration."
6. Grantee should issue to the media a post-operational news release reporting the results of the checkpoint
(do not submit to OTS media communications reporting the results of checkpoints).Any drug-impaired driving arrests
(23152(a)) and other drug arrests (possession, transportation, for sale) made as the result of the checkpoint operation
should be incorporated into the post-operational media release.
METHOD OF PROCEDURE
Phase I: Program Preparation (October 1, 2013—December 12, 2013)
1. Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract provisions.
2. Notify SafeTREC of any changes in contact information. The contract, purchase order number, and Fact Blasts are
emailed to the contact person listed in the agency application.
3. Attend OTS-sponsored "DUI Checkpoints—Planning and Management"eight-hour, POST-certified training by
December 31, 2013.
4. Plan checkpoint staffing, e.g., supervisors, officers, clerical staff, or community service officers as needed to staff
each sobriety checkpoint on an overtime basis.
5. Send a written request to SafeTREC to seek approval of any changes to grant funded work or
deliverables.
6. Order grant approved checkpoint supplies, if applicable.
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Schedule A - Description (continued)
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2013-2014
Phase It: Mobilization (December 13, 2013—January 1, 2014 and August 15. 2014—September 1, 2014)
7. After the statewide kick-off press event in December, grantee should issue a press release announcing the kick-off of
this grant using the OTS kick-off press release template provided by SafeTREC.
8. If an AVOID media campaign is active in the county, grantee should notify the AVOID Coordinator of checkpoint
locations, dates and times at least fourteen (14)days in advance of all planned checkpoints. The AVOID Coordinator
should issue press releases including checkpoints conducted during the mobilization periods to all major media outlets in
the region.
9. For each checkpoint operation grantee should distribute a separate press release using the OTS template provided
by SafeTREC unless multiple checkpoints are to be conducted within a seven (7)day period in which case one press
release covering the seven (7) day period that covers all operations will suffice.When using ,the OTS press release
template provided by SafeTREC, grantee should forward press releases, media advisories, alerts, and other press
materials to SafeTREC concurrently with distribution to the media. If an other ress release format or copy,is used,
grantee should submit the press release to the OTS Public Informa on icer a �w o s.ca. ov or his review. Optimum
lead-time would be 10—20 days prior to the operation. The approved press release s ou a so a sent to SafeTREC.
For post-operational media communications that report the results of checkpoints, grantee does not need to have the
release approved by OTS.
10. Use OTS's tagline, "Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911"on all news releases and checkpoint publication materials.
11. Conduct roll call training. Roll call training costs are not reimbursable.
12. To better identify and apprehend drug-impaired drivers in addition to alcohol-impaired drivers, it is highly
recommended that all personnel assigned to staff the greeting lane of the checkpoint be Drug Recognition Experts
(DREs)and/or Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement(ARIDE)trained sworn officers. Al the very minimum,
all officers contacting drivers in the greeting lane should be NHTSA SFST trained and certified.
13. Begin the checkpoint no earlier than 1800 hours and if possible and practicable, operate the checkpoint until 0300
hours.
14. Conduct the last checkpoint no later than September 30. 2014.
Phase III: Post Operational Data Reporting (at the end of each mobilization period and each applicable calendar
quarter)
15. Submit post-operational data on-line for checkpoints conducted during the Winter Holiday and Labor Day
mobilizations. Submit data by the SafeTREC deadlines.
16. Submit post-operational data on-line for checkpoints conducted outside the mobilization periods. Submit the data by
the end of the applicable quarter. If multiple checkpoints are conduct eH�uring a qua er, summarize(total)the
checkpoint statistics.
17. Issue to the media a post-operational news release reporting the results of the checkpoint,Any drugp impaired
driving arrests (23152(a))and other drug arrests ((p�ossession, transportation, for sale) made as the resulfof the
checkpoint operation should be incorporated intolhe post-operational media release.
Phase IV: Claim Submission (at the end of the applicable calendar quarter)
18. Compile actual overtime and checkpoint supply costs incurred for operating the grant-funded checkpoints.
19. Download the claim form from the SafeTREC web site at:
http://www.safetrec.berkeley.edu/checkpointgrants/2013-2014checkpoint.html
20. Complete the claim form for the applicable quarter in accordance with Schedule B—Detailed Budget Estimate and
Schedule B-1 —Budget Narrative.
21. Mail the claim forms for the quarter, with the required supporting documentation (specified in Schedule B-1)to
SafeTREC following the end of the applicable calendar quarter.
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Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2013-2014
The Palm Springs, City of will conduct a total of 8 sobriety checkpoints in Palm Springs as described in Table
B below.
Table B
Number of Cost Per Checkpoint Total Cost
Checkpoints
Winter Holiday Mobilization,
December 13, 2013—January
01, 2014 1 $4,500.00 $4,500.00
(should be a minimum of one
checkpoint)
Labor Day Holiday
Mobilization,August 15, 2014—
September 01, 2014 (should 6 $4,500.00 $27,000.00
be a minimum of one
checkpoint)
Number of checkpoints outside
the mobilization periods 1 $4,500.00 $4,500.00
Total Number of 8 Maximum Reimbursable $36,000.00
Checkpoints Amount for Checkpoints
The cost per checkpoint includes overtime benefits. Only actual benefits accrued from overtime hours will
be covered (e.g., retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, uniform allowances will not be covered). Allowable
benefits include: Social Security (OASDI), Workers Compensation, Medicare, State-run disability, and
unemployment insurance.
Maximum Reimbursable Amount for Checkpoint Supplies $5,425.00
Only OTS-approved supplies will be reimbursed. The prices of supplies will be reimbursed in accordance with
policies established by the OTS.
Grant Total Amount $41,426.00
(Maximum Reimbursable Amount for Checkpoints+Maximum Reimbursable Amount for Checkpoint Supplies)
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Schedule B-1 - Budget Narrative
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2013-2014
Palm Springs, City of will be reimbursed for overtime personnel costs and checkpoint supplies to conduct the
checkpoints.
Overtime reimbursement will reflect actual costs (overtime hourly rate and overtime benefit rates) of the personnel
conducting the appropriate operation(s) up to the amount of the approved cost per checkpoint and the grant total
stated in Schedule B-Detailed Budget Estimate. Only actual benefits accrued from overtime hours will be covered
(e.g., retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, uniform allowances will not be covered).Allowable benefits
include: Social Security(OASDI), Workers Compensation, Medicare, State-run disability, and unemployment
insurance.
Budgeted grant activities will be conducted by personnel on an overtime basis; supplanting is not allowable. The grant
covers only the costs of police department personnel. Grants do not cover contractual services. Grant-funded operations
may be conducted by personnel such as an officer, sergeant, corporal, deputy, community service officer, dispatcher,
clerical/administrative, etc. depending on the titles used by the agency. Personnel will be deployed as needed to
accomplish the grant goals and objectives. Administrative/clerical personnel are allowable only if they worked on the
checkpoint operation, e.g., to process the larger than normal volume of citations, towing records, and arrest/incident
reports. These reports must be a result of the operation and required to be processed quickly for distribution to the courts
and the District Attorney's Office, or to meet statutory time limits. Clerical overtime incurred before the checkpoint or more
than one business day after the last day of the checkpoint is not allowable. Costs for preparing claims are not
reimbursable.
OTS-approved checkpoint supplies (cones, signage, vests, PAS devices/supplies and lighting equipment) are
reimbursable provided that: 1)the total cost of supplies, including tax and shipping, does not exceed the awarded
amount specified in Schedule B; and 2)the unit prices of checkpoint supplies do not exceed OTS-established unit costs.
Download the Checkpoint Supply Policy from the SafeTREC website to ensure compliance of checkpoint supply
purchases. Other direct costs are not reimbursable except for OTS-a roved checkpoint supplies.
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Indirect costs are not reimbursable.
Reimbursements are contingent upon the following (exceptions must be approved by SafeTREC):
i. The applicable post-operational data have been submitted using SafeTREC's on-line reporting
system.
ii. The claim form is correctly filled out, using the SafeTREC Excel-based form.
iii. The claim amounts do not exceed the limits set forth in Schedule B—Detailed Budget Estimate.
iv. The information in the overtime slips and the ledger report are consistent and fully support the claim.
V. A ledger report(s) supporting the claim amount is attached to the claim. Only source documents are
accepted to support the claim amount. Explanatory documentation such as spreadsheets may be
submitted to provide additional information but cannot be accepted in lieu of a ledger report(s).
vi. An invoice(s) for the amount of checkpoint supplies is attached to the claim. The invoice must contain a
sufficient description of the purchased item(s), quantity, and unit cost.
vii. The claim is signed by the Authorizing Official (Box B of the grant cover page)or Individuals Authorized
to Sign Claims (Box D) as designated in the grant cover page.
viii. Changes in the Authorizing Official For the Applicant Agency or the designation of any other additional
individual(s)to sign claims are documented in accordance with SafeTREC documentation requirements.
X. The final claim is submitted no later than October 31, 2014.
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Schedule C -Terms and Conditions
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2013-2014
A.INDEMNIFICATION
Applicant Agency agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State of California, its officers, agents,
and employees,the Regents of the University of California, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all
claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and any
other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with
the performance of this contract, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person,
firm, or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Applicant Agency in the performance of this contract.
B. GOVERNING LAW
This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
C. NON-ASSIGNABILITY
The obligations of the applicant agency under this Contract are not assignable to any third party.
D. USE OF UNIVERSITY NAMEITRADEMARKS
Applicant Agency shall not use the name of the University of California, or any abbreviation thereof, or any
name of which "University of California" is a part, or any trademarks of the University, in any commercial
context, such as may appear on products, in media (including web sites) and print advertisements in cases
when such use may imply an endorsement or sponsorship of the Applicant Agency, its products, or services. All
uses of the University's name and trademarks, therefore, must first receive prior written consent of The Regents
of the University of California through the Office of Marketing &Business Outreach. This policy is in compliance
with the State of California Education Code Section 92000.
E.TERMINATION
Each party has the right to suspend, terminate or abandon the execution of any work by the Applicant Agency
without cause at any time upon giving prior written notice. In the event that this contract is suspended,
terminated, or abandoned, the Regents of the University of California shall pay the Applicant Agency for
services provided hereunder prior to the effective date of said suspension, termination, or abandonment. Said
payment shall be computed in accordance with Schedules B and B-1, provided that the maximum amount
payable to the Applicant Agency for its services shall not exceed the Grant Total Amount on Schedule B for
services provided hereunder prior to the effective date of suspension, termination, or abandonment.
F. STATE OF CALIFORNIA TERMS,CONDITIONS,AND CERTIFICATIONS
Applicant Agency agrees to abide by the General Terms, Conditions, and Certifications contained in OTS Grant
Program Manual, Chapter 8.
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