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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 <br />TITLE: <br />APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION <br />ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT <br />ACCEPTING $482,700 FROM THE STATE <br />OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE <br />SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT <br />PROGRAM AND $25,000 FOR THE TRAFFIC <br />RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT <br />(NON -GENERAL FUND) <br />/s/ Kristine Ridge <br />CITY MANAGER <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1� Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CK�7►111►U1q�iC�. <br />FILE NUMBER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year agreements with the State of California - <br />Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), PT21189, <br />and Traffic Records Improvement Project (TRIP), TR21066, Grant funds, for the period of <br />October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $507,700, subject <br />to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. <br />2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $395,410 in the Office of Traffic Safety Grant <br />revenue account (No. 16514002-52001) and appropriate $395,410 in the Office of Traffic <br />Safety account (No. 16514414-various) for the 2020-21 fiscal year. In addition, $112,290 will <br />be included in the FY 2021-22 budget process. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Police Department has been awarded $482,700 in grant funding from the State of <br />California, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) under the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), <br />and $25,000 in grant funding under the Traffic Records Improvement Project (TRIP). Both one- <br />year agreements (Exhibits 1 and 2) cover the program period from October 1, 2020 through <br />September 30, 2021. The goal of OTS STEP is to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries in <br />crashes involving alcohol, speed, red light violations, distracted driving, and other primary collision <br />factors. To accomplish these goals, the program will fund both education and enforcement <br />activities. <br />The enforcement activities will follow proven "best practice" strategies and will be conducted on an <br />overtime basis. The funded strategies will include DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols to <br />apprehend impaired drivers. The program will also concentrate on bicycle/pedestrian safety, speed <br />violations, aggressive driving, and seat belt enforcement. The educational portion of the grant will <br />include funding for Santa Ana Police Department staff to facilitate multi -media presentations at <br />local schools in partnership with the Santa Ana Unified School District. Promotional and <br />educational materials will be made available to support ongoing outreach programs already in <br />