HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14980 (Office of Traffic Safety Grant Approval)RESOLUTION NO. 14980
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING USE OF
STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $105,000 FOR THE “SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM” (“STEP”) GRANT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 2022, 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 granted the City of San Rafael
$105,000 in grant funds for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022;
and
Whereas, this grant money may be spent to pay overtime costs, travel and equipment
purchase associated with the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) Grant
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 use of
$105,000 in California Office of Traffic Safety grant funds for the City’s “Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program” from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, 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 October 4, 2021 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