REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Robert Handy, Chief of Police
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Approve, accept and authorize execution of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Safety Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS); and, approve appropriations
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Statement of Issue:
On August 8, 2018, the Police Department received notice from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that the City of Huntington Beach was tentatively awarded a new one-year traffic safety grant. The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant provides funding in the amount of $550,000. These funds are intended to reimburse costs associated with Sobriety/Driver License checkpoints, one full-time DUI officer, multi-faceted traffic enforcement details, and computers for motor officers. These events are designed to reduce traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities through enforcement, education, and media attention.
Financial Impact:
This one-year reimbursable grant is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. The amount of $550,000 is to be utilized between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019. The appropriation request is fully offset by the estimated revenues from the grant.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and accept the OTS STEP Grant agreement #PT19050 between OTS and the City of Huntington Beach for $550,000; and,
B) Increase appropriations by $550,000 plus accrued interest in the Police Department for the grant and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the grant agreement with OTS.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The City of Huntington Beach has always been concerned with the safe and efficient movement of vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic on our highways, streets and bike paths. The City of Huntington Beach is currently going through se...
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