Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate a California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the Amount of $60,000 into Account 150-21-162; and to Execute Grant Agreement No. PT25058
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Public Safety
* Community Engagement and Outreach
SUMMARY
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) actively partners with law enforcement agencies and community groups to enhance roadway safety across the state. Through grant funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), OTS allocates over $100 million annually to support innovative, evidence-based education and enforcement initiatives aimed at improving traffic safety. The San Leandro Police Department has been awarded a $60,000 grant from OTS to combat hazardous driving behaviors. This funding will facilitate traffic operations, promote regional collaboration within San Leandro, and implement public awareness campaigns focused on educating the public about safe driving practices.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to accept the $60,000 grant award and appropriate funds in the same amount in Account 150-21-162, and to authorize the City Manager to execute all grant documents.
BACKGROUND
On August 28, 1967, California State Governor Ronald Reagan signed Senate Bill 719, which established the California Traffic Safety Program and subsequently the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). This program was created to provide funding to federal, state, and local agencies, with the aim of enhancing traffic safety, reducing the number of traffic accidents, and supporting local highway safety initiatives.
Over the years, OTS has allocated millions of dollars to law enforcement agencies, enabling expansion of programs, and addressing hazardous roadways and trends based upon gathered data, and OTS grant reporting. Annually, OTS develops a...
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