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DATE: September21, 2011 CONSENT
AGENDA
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF $125,000.00 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
$125,000.00 in OTS grant funding for the Police Department to utilize for a Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program. The total grant amount will be $125,000.00. The grant
funds will be used to conduct DUI checkpoints, conduct saturation patrols, warrant
sweeps, multimedia presentations at our local schools, and acquire equipment which is
used to prevent DUI violations. Grant funds will also concentrate on the enforcement of
speed and red light violations.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept $125,000.00 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 checkpoints,
saturation patrols, warrant sweeps, and developing awareness programs such as
multimedia presentations at our local schools. The Police Department also enforces
speed and red light violations by conducting operations at intersections and streets with
disproportionate numbers of traffic collisions. These projects are labor intensive and
Item No. 2. N .
City Council Staff Report
September 21, 2011 -- Page 2
Accept$125,000.00 in OTS Grant Funding 2011-2012
thus expensive. The Police Department plans to conduct 76 special 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.
The Police Department was able to successfully solicit OTS grant funding for this
community safety project and was awarded$125,000.00 in grant funding.
This grant period is for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program between 10/1/11 and
9/30/12.
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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A erto Fra III, P ice Chief
David H. Ready, Ci r
Attachments:
OTS Grant Agreement 20567
CALIFORNIA Grant Number: 20567
OFFICE Or TRAFFIC SAFETY Agency: City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
GRANT AGREEMENT
Federal Fiscal Year 2012
10/1/2011-09/30/2012
Grant Agreement(Rev.08/11) 03
STATE OF CALIFORNIA-OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
GRANTAGREEMENT
(REV.08/11) GRANT NUMBER
20567
1. This Agreement is entered into between the Office of Traffic Safety and the City of Palm Springs Police
Department.
2. Grant Period: 10/01/2011to 09/30/2012
3. Federal Funds allocated under this Agreement shall not exceed: $125,000.00
4. Grant Title:Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
5. Grant Description:To reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving alcohol, speed, red
light running, and other primary collision factors, "best practice" strategies will be conducted on an overtime
basis. The funded strategies may include: DUI/driver license checkpoints to deter potential drunk drivers and to
educate the public; DUI saturation patrols to apprehend drunk drivers; "HOT Sheet" program and court stings.The
program may also concentrate on speed,aggressive driving,seat belt enforcement, intersection operations 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. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits which are by this reference
made a part of the Agreement:
• Exhibit A—Budget Summary, Budget Estimate and Narrative
• Exhibit Al—Sub-Budget Summary,Sub-Budget Estimate and Narrative (if applicable)
• Exhibit B—Goals and Objectives
• Exhibit C—Problem Statement, Method of Procedure
• Exhibit D—Certifications and Assurances
• Exhibit E*—OTS Grant Program Manual
*Items shown with an asterisk(*),are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached hereto. These documents can be viewed
at:www.ots.ca.gov/Grants/Grant Adminis(ration/Program_Manual.asp
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.
Grantee Agency
By(Authorized Signature) DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
ADDRESS
California Office of Traffic Safety
By(Authorized Signature) DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
ChristopherJ. Murphy, Director
ADDRESS
2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300, Elk Grove, CA 95758
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CAUFORMA Grant Number:20567
OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY
• - - -- -- Agency Name:City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
EXHIBIT A
BUDGET SUMMARY
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Personnel $101,999.95
Travel $5,500.05
Contractual Services $
Equipment $0.00
Other Direct Costs $17,500.00
Indirect Costs $ q g $
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CAuroeruA Grant Number:20567
OFFICE oe TRAFFIC SAFETY
. . -- Agency Name:City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
EXHIBIT A
BUDGET ESTIMATE AND NARRATIVE
This Grant Agreement is funded by the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA).
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164AL Alcohol Funds- HSP 2012 CFDA 20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders
For Driving While Intoxicated
402 General Funds-HSP 2012 CFDA 20.600 State/Community Highway Safety
PERSONNEL TOTAL COSTS $101,999.95
Salaries—May include wages,salaries, special compensations, or authorized absences such as annual leave and sick
leave provided the cost for the individual employee is (a) reasonable for the services rendered, and (b)follows an
appointment made in accordance with state or local laws and rules and meets federal requirements.
Benefits
Narrative:
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Benefits
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CAL60MIA
OFFICE or TRAFFIC SAFETY Grant Number:20567
-"— Agency Name:City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
Narrative:
OVERTIME
Budgeted grant activities will be conducted by agency personnel on an overtime basis.
Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations may be conducted by personnel such as a Lieutenant, Sergeant,
Corporal, Deputy,Officer, Probation Officer,Community Services Officer, Dispatcher etc.,depending on the titles used
by the agency and their city's paid overtime policy.
Personnel will be deployed as needed to accomplish the grant goals and objectives.Costs are estimated based on an
overtime hourly rate range (not including benefits).Overtime reimbursement(overtime hourly rate and benefits)will
reflect actual costs of the personnel conducting the appropriate operation up to the maximum range specified.
Overtime Hourly Rate Range $38.26 to $74.53
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1 DUI Saturation Patrols @ $570.00 164AL Alcohol $11,970.00 13.88% !$!1,661.414 $13,631.44
Funds- HSP
2012
Benefits
Unemployment Insurance @ 1.45%
Social Security/FICA/OASDI @ 0.50%
Worker's Compensation @ 11.93%
DUI/DL Checkpoints @ $5,973.49 164AL Alcohol x $47,787.92 1 ..88% 77$6,632.967!7
Funds-HSP
2012
Benefits
Unemployment Insurance @ 1.45%
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CAIIFORNUI
OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY Grant Number:20567
---- Agency Name:City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
Social Security/FICA/OASDI @ 0.50%
Worker's Compensation @ 11.93%
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10 Intersections with Disproportionate 402 General m$5,700.00 13.88% $791.16 $6,491.16
Traffic Collision Operations @ $570.00 Funds- HSP
2012
Benefits
Unemployment Insurance @ 1.45%
Social Security/FICA/OASDI @ 0.50%
Worker's Compensation @ 11.93%
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Motorcycle Safety DUI Saturation 164AL Alcohol $2,880.00 13.88% $399.74 $3,279.74
Patrols @ $720.00 Funds- HSP
2012
Benefits
Unemployment Insurance @ 1.45%
Social Security/FICA/OASDI @ 0.50%
Worker's Compensation @ 11.93%
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10 Red Light Enforcement Operations 402 General $5,700.00 13.88% $791.16 $6,491.16
@ $570.00 Funds-HSP
2012
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CALIFORNIA
OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY Grant Number:20567
-- - -- Agency Name:City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
Benefits
Unemployment Insurance @ 1.45%
Social Security/FICA/OASDI @ 0.50%
Worker's Compensation @ 11.93%
1 Speed Enforcement Operations @ 402 General $11,970.00 13.88% $1,661.44 $13,631.44
570.00 Funds- HSP
2012
Benefits
Unemployment Insurance @ 1.45%
Social Security/FICA/OASDI @ 0.50%
Worker's Compensation @ 11.93%
Warrant Service Operations @ T 164AL Alcohol $3,560.00 13.88% $494.13 $4,054.13
1,780.00 Funds-HSP
2012
Benefits
Unemployment Insurance @ 1.45%
Social Security/FICA/OASDI @ 0.50%
Worker's Compensation @ 11.93%
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CALIFORMA
OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY Grant Number:20567
- - - - - Agency Name:City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
TRAVEL TOTAL COSTS $5,500.05
Costs are included for appropriate staff to attend conferences and training events supporting the grant goals and
objectives and/or traffic safety. Travel shall be claimed at the agency approved rate. Per diem may not be claimed for
meals provided at conferences when registration fees are paid with OTS grant funds.
In State Travel:All conferences, seminars, or training not specifically identified in this Grant Agreement must be
approved by OTS. Costs include local mileage for grant activities/meetings attended by appropriate staff.
In State Travel 402 General Funds- HSP 2012 $5,500.05
Additional Anticipated Travel:
Includes local mileage for grant activities/meetings attended by appropriate staff.Travel shall be claimed at the agency-
approved rate. Per Diem may not be claimed for meals provided at conferences when registration fees are paid with OTS
grant funds.
Out of State Travel:All Out of State travel trips not specifically identified in this Grant Agreement must receive written
approval from OTS.
lout of State Travel $
Additional Anticipated Travel:
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TOTAL COSTS $
$
Narrative:
EQUIPMENT TOTAL COSTS $0.00
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CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY Grant Number:20567
- - - - - Agency Name:City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
Narrative:
OTHER DIRECT TOTAL COSTS $17,500.00
Phlebotomist @ $350.00 164AL Alcohol Funds- HSP 2012 $2,800.00
Narrative:To be present during DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols to draw blood from
suspected DUI drivers as evidence in support of DUI convictions in a court of law. OTS funds will not be used for
"testing" of the evidence.
DUI Checkpoint Supplies @ $1200.00 164AL Alcohol Funds- HSP 2012 $9,600.00
Narrative: Supplies to conduct sobriety checkpoints. Include cones,signage, reflective vests (maximum of 10),
generator, lighting, reflective banners,flares, PAS device supplies, heater,fan and canopy.Additional items may be
purchased if approved by OTS.
Other- Multi-Media Presentations @$850.00 164AL Alcohol Funds- HSP 2012 $5,100.00
Narrative: Educational material in the form of high-quality, professional multimedia presentations at six(6) local schools
impacting at least 5000 students. Previous grant funded multimedia presentations have been very well received by staff
and students.
INDIRECT TOTAL COSTS $
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CAUFORNIA
OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY Grant Number:20567
- ----- - Agency Name:City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT $125,000.00
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CALIFORNIA Grant Number: 20567
OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY
- • --- - Agency: City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
EXHIBIT B
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goals
1 -
1 5 To reduce the number of persons killed in traffic collisions.
2 6 To reduce the number of persons injured in traffic collisions.
3 7 To reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved collisions.
4 8 To reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved collisions.
5 52 To reduce the number of persons killed in drug involved collisions.
6 53 To reduce the number of persons injured in drug involved collisions.
7 9 To reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic collisions.
8 10 To reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic collisions.
9 11 To reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in alcohol-involved collisions.
10 12 To reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in alcohol-involved collisions.
11 13 To reduce hit& run fatal collisions.
12 14 To reduce hit&run injury collisions.
13 15 To reduce nighttime(2100-0259 hours) fatal collisions.
14 16 To reduce nighttime (2100-0259 hours) injury collisions.
15 40 To reduce fatal collisions involving red light runners.
16 41 To reduce injury collisions involving red light runners.
17 38 To reduce fatal collisions at intersections.
18 39 To reduce injury collisions at intersections.
19 44 To reduce fatal collisions where unsafe speed was the primary collision factor.
20 45 To reduce injury collisions where unsafe speed was the primary collision factor.
21 46 To increase seat belt use.
Grant Agreement(Rev.08/11) 13
CALIFORMA Grant Number: 20567
OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY
OFFICE Agency: City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
Objectives
1 25 To issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by
November 15 of the first grant year. The press releases and media
advisories, alerts, and materials must be emailed to the OTS Public
Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and copied to your OTS
Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the
release.
2 225 To send all grant-related activity press releases, media advisories,
alerts and general public materials to the OTS Public Information
Officer(PIO)at pio@ots.ca.gov, with a copy to your OTS Coordinator. If
an OTS template-based press release is used, the OTS PIO and
Coordinator should be copied when the release is distributed to the
press. If an OTS template is not used, a draft press release must first
be sent to the OTS PIO for approval. Drafts should be sent for
approval as early as possible to insure adequate turn-around time.
Optimum lead time would be 10-20 days prior to the operation. Media
communications reporting the results of grant activities such as
checkpoints and saturation patrols are exempt from the advance
approval requirement. Activities such as warrant or probation sweeps
and court stings that could be compromised by advanced publicity are
exempt from pre-publicity, but are encouraged to offer embargoed
media coverage and to report results.
3 34 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.
4 55 To issue a press release prior to each motorcycle safety enforcement
operation to raise awareness about motorcycle safety in general and to
draw attention to the motorcycle safety enforcement operations. If you
(grantee) choose not to use the OTS template, the press releases and
media advisories, alerts, and materials must be emailed to the OTS
Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov and copied to your OTS
Coordinator for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the
release.
5 226 To email the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and
copy your OTS Coordinator, at least 30 days in advance a short
description of any significant grant related traffic safety event or
program so that OTS has enough notice to arrange for attendance
and/or participation in the event.
6 227 To submit a draft or rough-cut of all printed or recorded material
(brochures, posters, scripts, artwork, trailer graphics, etc.)to the OTS
Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and copy your OTS
Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the production or duplication.
Grant Agreement(Rev.08/11) 14
CALIFORNIA Grant Number: 20567
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY Agency: City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
7 228 To include the OTS logo, space permitting, on grant funded print
materials; consult your OTS Coordinator for specifics relating to this
grant.
8 144 To conduct pre-and post-seat belt usage rate surveys during the
months of October(start of the grant) and September(end of the grant)
of each grant year.
9 39 To develop and maintain a"Hot Sheet" program to notify patrol and
traffic officers to be on the lookout for identified repeat DUI offenders
with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions by
December 31 of the first grant year. Updated Hot Sheets will be
distributed to patrol and traffic officers every three to four weeks.
10 263 To send_supervisory and other interested law enforcement personnel Target number: 1
to the OTS sponsored "DUI Checkpoints—Planning and Management"
8 hour, POST Certified training course by December 31.
11 35 To conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)training for_ Target number: 6
officers by January 31. Note:At least one sworn officer who has
received NHTSA-certified SFST training should participate in each
DUI/DL checkpoint conducted under this grant.
12 264 To send law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA"Advanced Target number: 6
Roadside I_mpaired Driving Enforcement" (ARIDE) 16 hour, POST-
Certified training by January 31.
13 36 To submit a California Law Enforcement Challenge application to CHP
according to instructions on the CHP website
http://www.chp.ca.gov/features/clec.htmi and submit a copy of the
application to CHP and the Office of Traffic Safety by the last Friday of
March in each grant year.
14 266 To report the procurement status of all equipment planned to be
purchased as part of this grant.
15 1 To conduct_DUI/DL Checkpoints.Note: To enhance the overall Target number: 8
deterrent effect and promote high visibility, be sure to issue an advance
press release for each checkpoint operation. For combination DUI/DL
checkpoints, departments must issue press releases that mention DL's
will be checked at the DUI/DL checkpoint. Also, according to the
Attorney General's Office all DUI/DL checkpoint operations must have
signs reading "DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Ahead." . 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.
16 6 To conduct_DUI Saturation Patrols. Target number: 21
17 201 To conduct_highly publicized Motorcycle Safety enforcement Target number: 4
operation(s) in areas or during events with a high number of motorcycle
incidents or collisions resulting from unsafe speed, DUI, following too
closely, unsafe lane changes, improper turning and other primary
Grant Agreement(Rev.08/11) 15
CALIFORNIA Grant Number: 20567
OFFICOFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY
E Agency: City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
collision factor violations by motorcyclists and other drivers.
18 366 To track the number of DUID reports submitted to the City or District
Attorney for case issuance. Note: "DUID reports"are defined as reports
seeking criminal charges upon a suspect for violation of California
Vehicle Code sections 23152(a)or 23153(a)without a corresponding
violation of 23152(b) or 23153(b).
19 367 To report the number of DUID reports returned to law enforcement
where the City or District Attorney's Office declined to issue DUID
charges against the suspect.
20 368 To develop a tracking system that can track DUID report submissions
and rejections and includes unique case identifiers and attributes(e.g.
report number, suspect name, etc.).
21 196 To conduct_enforcement operations targeting red light running. Target number: 10
22 199 To conduct_enforcement operations at or near intersections with a Target number: 10
disproportionate number of traffic collisions.
23 200 To conduct_enforcement operations targeting drivers exhibiting Target number: 21
excessive speed.
24 19 To conduct_Court Sting operations to cite individuals driving from Target number: 0
court after having their license suspended or revoked.
25 194 To increase the police department's enforcement index_percentage Target Number 1: 0
points from— Target Number 2: 0
26 155 To increase total department-wide seat belt citations as a percent of Base Year
total hazardous or moving citations issued_percentage points from Rate/Percentage:
_ 16
Targeted
percentage point
increase: 10
Target number: 26
27 37 To collaborate with the county's "Avoid Coalition" by: participating in all
planning and scheduling meetings and MADD/Avoid DUI Seminars;
providing your county Avoid Coordinator(Host)with your agency's
schedule of operations that occur during any Avoid operational
campaign period; and reporting daily, during holiday Avoid efforts, to
the county Avoid Coordinator your agency's DUI arrests& DUI fatality
information for the Avoid media campaign.
28 84 To conduct_"Multi-Media Presentations"at_local high school(s) Target Number 1: 6
impacting_students. Target Number 2: 6
Target Number 3:
4000
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CALIFORNIA Grant Number: 20567
OFFICE or TRAFFIC SAFETY
--. .._._.. Agency: City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
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CAIIFORPRA Grant Number: 20567
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
,. _- - - Agency: City of Palm Springs
Program Area:Police Traffic Services
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CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
EXHIBIT C
PROBLEM STATEMENT AND METHOD OF PROCEDURE
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Using local data (not OTS Rankings or SWITRS),complete the table below.
2007 2008 2009
Collision Type
Collisions Victims Collisions Victims Collisions Victims
Fatal 6 9 8 9 4 6
Injury 444 669 310 495 319 466
Fatal Injury Killed Injured Fatal Injury Killed Injured Fatal Injury Killed Injured
Alcohol 5 64 7 65 2 73 2 76 2 39 3 55
Involved
Hit and Run 1 50 1 50- 0 30 0 32 1 21 1 29
Nighttime 2 66 2 100 5 47 4 58 2 39 3 62
(2100-0259
hours)
PROVIDE DETAILED ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS PART OF THE PROBLEM
STATEMENT:
1. Describe current traffic unit complement (number of personnel and classifications). If applicable,
describe how the size of the traffic unit has fluctuated in the past five years and why.
The Palm Springs Police Department is comprised of 86 sworn police officers; seven of whom are
assigned to the traffic unit. The PSPD traffic unit is comprised of one sergeant, one traffic
investigator, one DUI enforcement officer and four motor traffic enforcement officers. Although the
City's population fluctuates dramatically throughout the year; the traffic unit staffing remains the
same, and has remained the same throughout the past five years.
The City of Palm Springs is an international resort destination community with an international
airport and an estimated 2 plus million visitors each year. In 2009, the census listed the population
of Palm Springs as 48,184; but these numbers fluctuate to over 100,000 during a typical winter
weekend. With nearly 80,000 calls for service last year and increases in calls for service every year;
uniformed patrol officers keep very busy handling these calls, not allowing significant time for traffic
and DUI enforcement. Traffic unit officers handle nearly every traffic collision and they are
responsible for nearly 90% of all citations issued throughout the City of Palm Springs. The DUI
enforcement officer was responsible for approximately 20%of all DUI arrests in the City last year.
2. How many sobriety checkpoints did your department conduct between October 1, 2009 and
September 30, 2010? (Include checkpoints from all funding sources, i.e. OTS grants or mini-grants,
and department funded).
OTS Grant Number AL1021 Number of Checkpoints (Not Avoid) 4
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OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY
EXHIBIT C
PROBLEM STATEMENT AND METHOD OF PROCEDURE
AVOID the 30 Number Of Checkpoints In Your 1
Jurisdiction
Mini-Grant Number SC10303 Number of Checkpoints 12
Number of Department Funded 0
Checkpoints (Not OTS Funded)
Additional information:
Our officers also participated in all of the Riverside County OTS funded Avoid the 30 operations in
region four.
3. What is the average number of DUI arrests per checkpoint?
3
4. Does your Agency participate in an AVOID DUI program? (If yes,complete 4a).
r Yes r No
a. AVOID the 30 DUI Campaign in Riverside County
5. What percent of your DUI arrests between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010 were made as
a result of a collision?
20%
6. What percent of your total fatal and injury collisions between October 1,2009 and September 30,
2010 occurred at intersections?
92%
7. Describe the problem caused by red light running in your city.
Violations of 21453 CVC(failing to stop for a red light) are slightly behind failure to yield the right-of-
way and excessive speed when it comes to the primary collision factor(PCF) for the most collisions
in Palm Springs.The injury rate for this violation, however, is significantly high. In 2009,for example,
there were 171 collisions with excessive speed as a PCF. 62 of those collisions (or 36%) resulted in
injuries. There are similar numbers for failure to yield the right-of-way as PCF. In the same year,
there were 69 collisions with red light running(21453 CVC) as the PCF;43 of those (or 62%) resulted
in injuries. In 2010,there were similar figures.There were 134 collisions with speed as the PCF. 54 of
these (or 40%) resulted in injuries. In the same year,there were 49 collisions with with 21453 CVC as
the PCF; 33 of those (or 67%) resulted in injuries. For the past five years, there were 310 collisions
with 21453 CVC as the PCF;222 of those (or 72%) resulted in injuries.
In summary; although red light running is not the most common PCF for collisions in Palm Springs;
this violation is a significant cause of injury collisions in the City.
8. What are your primary collision factors?
22350 CVC (Speed) and 21801 / 21802 CVC (Failure to yield right of way) are the most common
primary collision factors for injury and non-injury collisions in Palm Springs. Trailing closely behind is
21453 CVC(Red light violations).
9. Seat belt citations makeup what percent of all hazardous citations issued?
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EXHIBIT C
PROBLEM STATEMENT AND METHOD OF PROCEDURE
16%
10. How many "hand held" cell phone usage while driving citations did your department issue between
October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010?
73
11. How many"texting" while driving citations did your department issue between October 1, 2009 and
September 30,2010?
5
METHOD OF PROCEDURE
Phase I: Program Preparation,Training and Implementation(1st Quarter of the Grant Year)
• The police department will develop operational plans to implement the "best practice"
strategies outlined in the objectives section.
• A draft news release will be submitted to OTS to announce the grant program.
• All training needed to implement the program will be conducted this quarter.
• All grant related purchases needed to implement the program will be made this quarter.
• In order to develop the "Hot Sheets", research will be conducted to identify the "worst of the
worst" repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions.
The Hot Sheets may include the driver's name, last known address, DOB, description, current
license status, and the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. Hot Sheets will be
updated and distributed to traffic and patrol officers every three to four weeks.
• Implementation of the STEP program will be accomplished by deploying personnel at high
collision locations.
• DUI/Driver's License checkpoint site locations will have a history of significant alcohol involved
collisions and/or DUI arrests.
Phase Il: Community Awareness(Throughout Grant Period)
• The police department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to
call attention to the innovative program strategies and outcomes.
Phase III: Data Collection& Reporting(Throughout Grant Period)
• The police department will submit a Quarterly Performance Report (QPR) and a separate
quarterly data reporting form within 30 days following each calendar quarter.
• The final QPR, Data Form, Claim and Executive Summary are due to OTS 30 days following the
grant's termination.
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EXHIBIT C
PROBLEM STATEMENT AND METHOD OF PROCEDURE
• Reports shall be completed and submitted in accordance with OTS requirements specified in the
Grant Program Manual.
Method of Evaluation
Using the data compiled during the grant,the Grant Director will: (1) briefly state the original problem,
(2) specify the most significant goals and objectives,(3) highlight the most significant activities that
contributed to the success of the program and the strategies used to accomplish the goals,and (4)
describe the program's accomplishments as they related to the goals and objectives.
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Failure to comply with applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives may subject Grantee Agency officials to
civil or criminal penalties and/or place the State in a high risk grantee status in accordance with 49 CFR§18.12.
The officials named on the Grant Agreement, certify by way of signature on the Grant Agreement signature page,that
the Grantee Agency complies with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations,and directives and State rules, guidelines,
policies and laws in effect with respect to the periods for which it receives grant funding.Applicable provisions include,
but are not limited to,the following:
• 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4- Highway Safety Act of 1966,as amended
• 49 CFR Part 18- Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and
Local Governments
• 23 CFR Chapter II - (§§1200, 1205, 1206, 1250, 1251,& 1252) Regulations governing highway safety programs
• NHTSA Order 462-6C-Matching Rates for State and Community Highway Safety Programs
• Highway Safety Grant Funding Policy for Field-Administered Grants
Certifications and Assurances
The Grantee Agency will implement activities in support of national highway safety goals to reduce motor vehicle
related fatalities that also reflect the primary data-related crash factors within the State as identified by the State
highway safety planning process, including:
• National law enforcement mobilizations,
• Sustained enforcement of statutes addressing impaired driving, occupant protection, and driving in excess of
posted speed limits,
• An annual statewide safety belt use survey in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary for the
measurement of State safety belt use rates to ensure that the measurements are accurate and representative,
• Development of statewide data systems to provide timely and effective data analysis to support allocation of
highway safety resources.
The Grantee Agency shall actively encourage all relevant law enforcement personnel in the State to follow the guidelines
established for vehicular pursuits issued by the International Association of Chiefs of Police that are currently in effect.
(23 USC 402 (b) (1)(E)
Other Federal Requirements
Cash disbursements and balances will be reported in a timely manner as required by NHTSA. (49 CFR 18.21)
The same standards of timing and amount, including the reporting of cash disbursement and balances, apply to grantees
as they do the State. (49 CFR 18.41)
Failure to adhere to these provisions may result in the termination of State drawdown privileges.
Equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement for use in highway safety program areas shall be used and kept in
operation for highway safety purposes by the Grantee Agency; or the State, by formal agreement with appropriate
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officials of a political subdivision or State agency,shall cause such equipment to be used and kept in operation for
highway safety purposes(23 CFR 1200.21);
The Grantee Agency will comply with all applicable State procurement procedures and will maintain a financial
management system that complies with the minimum requirements of 49 CFR 18.20;
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
The State will comply with FFATA guidance,OMB Guidance on FFATA Subaward and Executive Compensation Reporting,
August 27, 2010,
(https://www.fsrs.gov/documents/OM B_Guidance—on—FFATA—Su bawa rd_and_Executive_Com pensatio n_Re porti ng_08
272010.pdf) by reporting to FSRS.gov for each sub-gan awarded:
• Name of the entity receiving the award;
• Amount of the award;
• Information on the award including transaction type,funding agency,the North American Industry Classification
System code or Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number(where applicable), program source;
• Location of the entity receiving the award and the primary location of performance under the award,including the
city,State, congressional district,and country;, and an award title descriptive of the purpose of each funding action;
• A unique identifier(DUNS);
• The names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated officers of the entity if--of the entity
receiving the award and of the parent entity of the recipient, should the entity be owned by another entity;
(i)the entity in the preceding fiscal year received—
(1)80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues in Federal awards;and(II)$25,000,000 or more in annual
gross revenues from Federal awards;and(ii)the public does not have access to information about the
compensation of the senior executives of the entity through periodic reports filed under section 13(a)or 15(d)of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934(15 U.S.C. 78m(a),78o(d))or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986;
• Other relevant information specified by OMB guidance.
The Grantee Agency will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulations relating to nondiscrimination.
These include but are not limited to: (a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin (and 49 CFR Part 21); (b)Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972,as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683,and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of sex; (c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794)and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990(42 USC§ 12101, et seq. PL 101-336),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabilities (and 49 CFR
Part 27); (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255),as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f)the comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
alcohol abuse and alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290
ee-3),as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title Vill of the Civil Rights
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Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of
housing; (i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal
assistance is being made;The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987,which provides that any portion of a state or local
entity receiving federal funds will obligate all programs or activities of that entity to comply with these civil rights laws;
and, Q)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application.
The Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988(41 U.S.C. 702;):
The Grantee Agency will provide a drug-free workplace by:
a. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution, dispensing, possession
or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be
taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
b. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
2. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs.
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug violations occurring in the workplace.
c. Making it a requirement that each employee engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the
statement required by paragraph (a).
d. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a)that, as a condition of employment under
the grant,the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement.
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no
later than five days after such conviction.
e. Notifying the agency within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d) (2)from an employee or
otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
f. Taking one of the following actions,within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d) (2),with respect
to any employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination.
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program
approved for such purposes by Federal,State,or local health, law enforcement,or other appropriate
agency.
g. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e),and (f) above.
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Buy America Act
The Grantee Agency will comply with the provisions of the Buy America Act(49 U.S.C. 53236))which contains the
following requirements:
Only steel, iron and manufactured products produced in the United States may be purchased with Federal funds unless
the Secretary of Transportation determines that such domestic purchases would be inconsistent with the public interest;
that such materials are not reasonably available and of a satisfactory quality;or that inclusion of domestic materials will
increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent. Clear justification for the purchase of non-
domestic items must be in the form of a waiver request submitted to and approved by the Secretary of Transportation.
Political Activity(Hatch Act)
The Grantee Agency will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and 7324-
7328)which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in
part with Federal funds.
Certification Regarding Federal Lobbying
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans,and Cooperative Agreements
The Grantee Agency official certifies,to the best of his or her knowledge and belief,that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned,to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of
any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension,continuation, renewal,amendment,or modification of any Federal
contract,grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress, an officer or employee
of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,grant, loan,or
cooperative agreement,the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to
Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
3. The Grantee Agency official shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all sub-award at all tiers(including sub-contracts, sub-grants,and contracts under grant, loans,
and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or
entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by
Section 1352,Title 31, U.S.Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty
of not less than $10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.
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Restriction on State Lobbying
None of the funds under this program will be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a State or
local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any State or local
legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect(e.g., "grassroots") lobbying activities,with one
exception. This does not preclude a State official whose salary is supported with NHTSA funds from engaging in direct
communications with State or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary State practice,even if such
communications urge legislative officials to favor or oppose the adoption of a specific pending legislative proposal.
Certification Regarding Debarment And Suspension
Instructions for Primary Certification
1. By signing and submitting this Grant Agreement,the Grantee Agency official is providing the certification set out
below.
2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of
participation in this covered transaction. The Grantee Agency official shall submit an explanation of why it
cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection
with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However,failure of the
Grantee Agency official to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation
in this transaction.
3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the
department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the Grantee
Agency official knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the
Federal Government,the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
4. The Grantee Agency official shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this
Grant Agreement is submitted if at any time the Grantee Agency official learns its certification was erroneous
when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
5. The terms covered transaction,debarred,suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant,
person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded,as used in this clause, have
the meaning set out in the Definitions and coverage sections of 49 CFR Part 29. You may contact the
department or agency to which this Grant Agreement is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of
those regulations.
6. The Grantee Agency official agrees by submitting this Grant Agreement that,should the covered transaction be
entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed
for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,suspended,declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering
into this transaction.
7. The Grantee Agency official further agrees by submitting this Grant Agreement that it will include the clause
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titled "Certification Regarding Debarment,Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered
Transaction," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction,without
modification,in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier
covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9,subpart 9.4,debarred,
suspended, ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its
principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the list of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement and Non-procurement Programs.
9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order
to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant
is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of
business dealings.
10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment
under 48 CFR Part 9,subpart 9.4,suspended,debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government,the department or agency
may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
Certification Regarding Debarment,Suspension,and Other Responsibility Matters—
Primary Covered Transactions:
1. The Grantee Agency official certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief,that its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded
by any Federal department or agency;
b. Have not within a three-year period preceding this Grant Agreement been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain,or performing a public(Federal,State or local)transaction or contract under a public
transaction;violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement,theft,forgery,
bribery,falsification or destruction of record, making false statements,or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal,
State or Local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph(1)(b)of this certification;
and
d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions
(Federal, State,or local)terminated for cause or default.
2. Where the Grantee Agency official is unable to certify to any of the Statements in this certification,such Grantee
Agency official shall attach an explanation to this Grant Agreement.
Instructions for Lower Tier Certification
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1. By signing and submitting this Grant Agreement,the prospective lower tier participant is providing the
certification set out below.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly
rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government,the
department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including
suspension and/or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this Grant
Agreement is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was
erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms covered transaction, debarred,suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant,
person, primary covered transaction,principal, proposal,and voluntarily excluded,as used in this clause, have
the meanings set out in the Definition and Coverage sections of 49 CFR Part 29. You may contact the person to
whom this Grant Agreement is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this Grant Agreement that,should the proposed
covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a
person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9,subpart 9.4,debarred, suspended, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the
department or agency with which this transaction originated.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that is it will include the clause
titled "Certification Regarding Debarment,Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion --Lower Tier
Covered Transaction,"without modification,in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for
lower tier covered transactions. (See below)
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier
covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9,subpart 9.4,debarred,
suspended, ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its
principals. Each participant may, but is not required to,check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement and Non-procurement Programs.
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order
to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant
is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of
business dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment
under 48 CFR Part 9,subpart 9.4, suspended,debarred, ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government,the department or agency
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with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
Certification Regarding Debarment,Suspension,Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—
Lower Tier Covered Transactions:
1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this Grant Agreement,that neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred,suspended, proposed for debarment,declared ineligible,or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this Grant Agreement.
Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
In accordance with Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, and DOT
Order 3902.10,Text Messaging While Driving, Grantee Agencies are encouraged to:
1. Adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted driving including policies
to ban text messaging while driving-
a. Company-owned or—rented vehicles,or Government-owned, leased or rented vehicles;or
b. Privately-owned when on official Government business or when performing any work on or on behalf of the
Government.
2. Conduct workplace safety initiatives in a manner commensurate with the size of the business,such as-
a. Establishment of new rules and programs or re-evaluation of existing programs to prohibit text messaging
while driving; and
b. Education, awareness, and other outreach to employees about the safety risks associated with texting while
driving.
Environmental Impact
The Grantee Agency official has reviewed the Grant Agreement and hereby declares that no significant environmental
impact will result from implementing this traffic safety program. If, under a future revision,this program will be
modified in such a manner that a program would be instituted that could affect environmental quality to the extent that
a review and statement would be necessary,this office is prepared to take the action necessary to comply with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(42 USC 4321 et seq.)and the implementing regulations of the Council on
Environmental Quality(40 CFR Parts 1500-1517).
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