HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15128 (Office of Safety Grant Approval 2022-23)RESOLUTION NO. 15128
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF STATE
OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$138,000 FOR THE “SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM” (“STEP”)
GRANT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND
ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANT
Whereas, the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety has approved a grant to the
City of San Rafael in the amount of $138,000 in grant funds for the period of October
1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; and
Whereas, this grant money may be spent to pay overtime costs, travel and equipment
purchase associated with the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) Gr ant
Program to mitigate traffic safety program deficiencies and expand onging activity; and
Whereas, to improve traffic safety, the San Rafael Police Department will use the
STEP Grant funds to conduct DUI saturation patrols, distracted driving enforcement,
motorcycle safety enforcement, high collision intersection enforcement, speed
enforcement patrols, and enforcement traffic stops; and
Whereas, the Police Department will use the STEP Grant funds for overtime
personnel costs of Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Corporals, Officers, Community
Service Officers, Dispatchers and Cadets incurred in connection with the enforcement
activities, including training and travel and expenses related to enforcement activities;
and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the
acceptance and appropriation of $138,000 in California Office of Traffic Safety grant
funds for the City’s “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” from October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2023, with funds to be appropriated in the Safety Grant Fund
281; and authorizes the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement and any
documents related to the Grant in a form approved by the City Attorney.
I, Lindsay Lara, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
San Rafael City Council meeting held on September 19, 2022 by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk