CC 2020-09-08_08d Acceptance of Traffic Safety GrantMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MICHAEL T. MARTINEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE
BY: MICHAEL SMILEY, ACTING POLICE COMMANDER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF GRANT ACCEPTANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC/DUI ENFORCEMENT AND
APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR FY 2020-21
IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000 TO DEPARTMENT 4209-OTS SPECIAL
GRANT PROGRAM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Approval of a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute an agreement with the
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will authorize the City to receive grant funding
through the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for traffic and driving under
the influence (DUI) enforcement; and approval of a Budget Amendment Request for FY
2020-21 in the amount of $42,000 to department 4209-OTS Special Grant Program.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no adverse financial impact to the City of Arroyo Grande. The grant award will
reimburse up to $42,000 in the following expense categories: equipment and educational
materials ($2,995); training costs ($4,073); and overtime staffing for operations ($34,932).
The cost of equipment purchases, training, and overtime staffing for operations will be
directly reimbursed through the grant. The cost of time for grant management will be
absorbed into the regular duties of the Police Department administration and Financial
Services Division of the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council: 1) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police
to execute a grant agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to accept
grant funding through the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for traffic and
driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement services; and 2) approve a Budget
Amendment Request for FY 2020-21 in the amount of $42,000 to department 4209-OTS
Special Grant Program.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF GRANT ACCEPTANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC/DUI ENFORCEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET
AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR FY 2020-21 IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000 TO
DEPARTMENT 4209-OTS SPECIAL GRANT PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
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BACKGROUND:
The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) offers grants to local law enforcement agencies for
various traffic safety programs and the Arroyo Grande Police Department has participated
in this grant program intermittently in the past. For instance, the Police Department has
hosted the county-wide AVOID the 14 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) program funded
by OTS and participated as a member of that program every year it has been available.
The funds from this grant were shared by every agency in the county to provide additional
DUI and traffic safety education, equipment and enforcement. In 2014, OTS restructured
its grant programs and eliminated large county-wide grants due to the significant costs
involved.
OTS now offers smaller grants to individual agencies with the goal of more focused
programs with easier program management and greater financial accountability. In fiscal
year 2015-2016, the Arroyo Grande Police Department managed one of these grants, a
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant, but has not applied for one since
that time. The 2015-2016 STEP grant replaced the AVOID grant and was used to provide
the same additional DUI and traffic safety education, equipment and enforcement within
the City of Arroyo Grande. In the past, funding from both the AVOID grant and the STEP
grant has allowed for the purchase of specialized equipment such as a DUI Command
Trailer, lighting, safety equipment and funded overtime positions for enforcement
programs and public education.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The City of Arroyo Grande currently hosts a resident population of approximately 17,976.
However, the City experiences a significant increase in daily population and traffic due to
employment, business and service providers located within Arroyo Grande. Additionally,
our service population is also impacted by the cities immediately adjacent to ours, making
up the “Five Cities” area. The larger Five Cities area population is approximately 45,000
residents, not including the tourist population, which is estimated at approximately 35,000
a year. Because of Arroyo Grande’s location situated half-way between Los Angeles and
San Francisco, directly west of Bakersfield, the City experiences significant increases in
traffic, pedestrian and alcohol related incidents related to its proximity to the beach and
the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.
In addition, the City of Arroyo Grande hosts the only public high school in the Five Cities
area, servicing over 2,000 high school students daily. This causes an increase in the
number of inexperienced drivers on the road, as well as bicyclists and pedestrians.
Finally, the City of Arroyo Grande hosts several special events throughout the year, during
non-COVID-19 times, which increase the number of driver, bicyclists, and pedestrians on
our roadways. While the COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily decreased the number of
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF GRANT ACCEPTANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC/DUI ENFORCEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET
AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR FY 2020-21 IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000 TO
DEPARTMENT 4209-OTS SPECIAL GRANT PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
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tourists, students, and festivals/events, these events and activities will likely return to
normal within the next year.
With the resident, student and transient tourist populations impacting our total service
population, we have seen increases in traffic collisions and traffic incidents over the last
several years.
An annual review of DUI collisions reveals that DUI incidents usually increase during the
end of summer vacation/Labor Day period, Memorial Day, Independence Day weekends
and the holiday period, Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Other times with identified
increased DUI crimes and collisions include Halloween, Super Bowl Sunday, Cinco de
Mayo and local festivals/events.
Specific to the City of Arroyo Grande, alcohol-involved traffic incidents represent a
significant threat to the community. These incidents do not consider factors such as age
or economic status and affect the community as a whole, thus law enforcement efforts
need to target the safety of all drivers. The City of Arroyo Grande and the surrounding
beach communities are a desirable destination for tourists and residents. In particular, the
historic village area consists of numerous restaurants, shops and bars. These qualities
draw patrons, pedestrians, and vehicles. The community is safer by reducing the number
of DUI drivers on the City streets.
Significant progress is made in reducing the frequency of DUI crimes and collisions when
law enforcement agencies conduct awareness campaigns and enforcement efforts. At a
nationwide level, traffic deaths have declined. However, DUI deaths have not dropped as
dramatically. With continued efforts between law enforcement, community–based
organizations, and the media, the number of DUI fatalities could be decreased.
Through grant funding from OTS, the Arroyo Grande Police Department will be more
successful in educating the public and curbing the problems associated with drunk
driving, traffic violations, and distracted driving. This will increase the safety of
pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists within our city.
Accepting the OTS grant will allow for the purchase of equipment and reimburse overtime
staffing directly relating to training, traffic safety, enforcement of DUI laws and public
education. This will be accomplished through a variety of means, including but not limited
to: speed and distracted driving enforcement operations, advanced training in DUI
detection for officers, DUI checkpoints and public awareness campaigns through
educational presentations and participation in OTS programs such as the AVOID
Campaign (DUI), Click-it-or-Ticket and Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF GRANT ACCEPTANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC/DUI ENFORCEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET
AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR FY 2020-21 IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000 TO
DEPARTMENT 4209-OTS SPECIAL GRANT PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
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The goal is to use a combination of an increase of public awareness of traffic related
incidents including driving under the influence and an increase of subsequent
enforcement of traffic and DUI laws to thereby cause a decrease in traffic collisions and
incidents of driving under the influence.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the grant
agreement and appropriate the funding for the proposed activities;
2. Do not adopt the Resolution;
3. Provide additional direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Accepting the OTS grant will have several advantages, including funding for:
Additional training in the area of traffic enforcement, DUI detection and drug
impaired driving detection, which will enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities
and as a result, the overall effectiveness of officers in these areas;
Equipment not currently in the budget, such as flashlights and lighting
equipment, speed determination devices, and safety equipment such as OSHA
approved traffic safety vests;
Overtime for officers to conduct specialized enforcement operations in the
identified areas of concern, such as speed and distracted driving enforcement, DUI
saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints; and
A continuous public awareness campaign for the year to educate the public on
traffic safety issues and driving under the influence.
DISADVANTAGES:
There are no disadvantages identified from accepting the OTS grant.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF GRANT ACCEPTANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC/DUI ENFORCEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET
AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR FY 2020-21 IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000 TO
DEPARTMENT 4209-OTS SPECIAL GRANT PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grant Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO ACCEPT
GRANT FUNDING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS
AND TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDING FOR THE
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, through its Police Department,
is eligible to receive Federal and/or State funding for traffic safety enforcement, education,
training and equipment through the California Office of Traffic Safety; and
WHEREAS, by accepting this grant, funding will allow for the purchase of equipment and
reimburse overtime staffing directly relating to training, traffic safety functions,
enforcement of driving under the influence laws and public education; and
WHEREAS, by accepting this grant, an appropriation of funding will be required for the
activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande wishes to delegate
authorization to the Chief of Police to execute this grant agreement and any amendments
thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
hereby authorizes the following:
1. The Chief of Police to accept the grant award in the amount of $42,000 and
execute the grant agreement and amendments thereto with the State of California,
Office of Traffic Safety.
2. Approve a Budget Amendment Request for FY 2020-21 in the amount of $42,000
to department 4209-OTS Special Grant Program.
On motion of Council Member _________, seconded by Council Member _________,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 8th day of September, 2020.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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_____________________________________
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_____________________________________
BILL ROBESON, ACTING CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
TIMOTHY CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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State of California – Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
GRANT NUMBER
PT21009
1.GRANT TITLE
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
2.NAME OF AGENCY 3.Grant Period
Arroyo Grande From:
To:
10/01/2020
09/30/2021 4.AGENCY UNIT TO ADMINISTER GRANT
Arroyo Grande Police Department
5.GRANT DESCRIPTION
Best practice strategies will be conducted to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes
involving alcohol and other primary crash factors. The funded strategies may include impaired driving
enforcement, enforcement operations focusing on primary crash factors, distracted driving, night-time seat belt
enforcement, special enforcement operations encouraging motorcycle safety, enforcement and public
awareness in areas with a high number of bicycle and pedestrian crashes, and educational programs. These
strategies are designed to earn media attention thus enhancing the overall deterrent effect.
6.Federal Funds Allocated Under This Agreement Shall Not Exceed:$42,000.00
7.TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following which are by
this reference made a part of the Agreement:
Schedule A – Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives and Method of Procedure
Schedule B – Detailed Budget Estimate and Sub-Budget Estimate (if applicable)
Schedule B-1 – Budget Narrative and Sub-Budget Narrative (if applicable)
Exhibit A – Certifications and Assurances
Exhibit B* – OTS Grant Program Manual
Exhibit C – Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS) Access
*Items shown with an asterisk (*), are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement as if
attached hereto.
These documents can be viewed at the OTS home web page under Grants: www.ots.ca.gov.
We, the officials named below, hereby swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that we
are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above described Grant terms and conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
8.Approval Signatures
A.GRANT DIRECTOR B.AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF AGENCY
NAME:
TITLE:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
,
NAME:
TITLE:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
,
(Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date)
C.FISCAL OFFICIAL D.AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
NAME:
TITLE:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
,
NAME:
TITLE:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
Barbara Rooney
Director
barbara.rooney@ots.ca.gov
(916)509-3030
2208 Kausen Drive Suite 300
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date)
ATTACHMENT 1
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10. PROJECTED EXPENDITURES
FUND CFDA ITEM/APPROPRIATION F.Y. CHAPTER STATUTE PROJECTED
EXPENDITURES
AGREEMENT
TOTAL $42,000.00
AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS DOCUMENT
I CERTIFY upon my own personal knowledge that the budgeted
funds for the current budget year are available for the period and
purpose of the expenditure stated above.
$42,000.00
PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR THIS
AGREEMENT
$ 0.00
OTS ACCOUNTING OFFICER’S SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO DATE
$42,000.00
E. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 9. DUNS INFORMATION
NAME: Carolyn Vu
DUNS #:
REGISTERED
ADDRESS:
CITY:
ZIP+4:
077252575
300 E Branch St
Arroyo Grande
93420-2704
ADDRESS: 2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300
Elk Grove, CA 95758
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State of California – Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Schedule A
GRANT NUMBER
PT21009
1. PROBLEM STATEMENT
An annual review of driving under-the-influence (DUI) traffic crashes reveals that these incidents are usually
increased during the end of summer vacation/Labor Day period, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
weekends, and the year-end holiday period (i.e., Thanksgiving through New Years Eve). Other times with
identified DUI traffic crashes include Halloween, Super Bowl Sunday, Cinco de Mayo, and local festivals and
events (i.e., Strawberry Festival, Memorial Day Weekend, Harvest Festival, and Car Show). The Arroyo
Grande Village, in the downtown area, has several new bars and restaurants which draw large numbers of
people on weekend and holiday nights.
Specific to the City of Arroyo Grande, alcohol-involved traffic crashes are among the biggest threats to our
community. These incidents do not consider factors such as age or economic status and affect the
community as a whole, thus law enforcement efforts need to target all drivers. The City of Arroyo Grande
and the surrounding beach communities are a desirable destination for tourists and residents. In particular,
the historic village area consists of numerous restaurants, shops and bars. These qualities draw large
crowds, both vehicular and pedestrian. The community is safer by reducing the number of DUI drivers on
the City streets. The Arroyo Grande Police Department would be able to achieve this through grant funding
from the Office of Traffic Safety.
Significant progress is made in reducing the frequency of DUI traffic crashes when law enforcement
agencies conduct awareness campaigns and enforcement efforts. At a nationwide level, crash fatalities
have declined. The Department has encouraged both patrol and traffic officers to focus enforcement on
reducing the alcohol- and speed-related crashes, along with a focus on increased pedestrian and bicyclist
safety. With a focused, best practices enforcement plan through the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program,
the Arroyo Grande Police Department will be more successful in curbing the problems associated with
impaired driving, unsafe speed, right-of-way violations, aggressive and distracted driving, as well as being
able to better promote our pedestrian and bicyclist safety program.
2. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
A. Goals:
1. Reduce the number of persons killed in traffic crashes.
2. Reduce the number of persons injured in traffic crashes.
3. Reduce the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes.
4. Reduce the number of pedestrians injured in traffic crashes.
5. Reduce the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes.
6. Reduce the number of bicyclists injured in traffic crashes.
7. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
8. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved crashes.
9. Reduce the number of persons killed in drug-involved crashes.
10. Reduce the number of persons injured in drug-involved crashes.
11. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.
12. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.
13. Reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes.
14. Reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic crashes.
15. Reduce hit & run fatal crashes.
16. Reduce hit & run injury crashes.
17. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) fatal crashes.
18. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) injury crashes.
B. Objectives: Target Number
1. Issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15. The
kick-off press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be
emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and copied to
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your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the
release.
2. Participate and report data (as required) in the following campaigns, National Walk
to School Day, National Teen Driver Safety Week, NHTSA Winter Mobilization,
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, National Motorcycle Safety Month,
National Bicycle Safety Month, National Click it or Ticket Mobilization, NHTSA
Summer Mobilization, National Child Passenger Safety Week, and California's
Pedestrian Safety Month.
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3. Develop (by December 31) and/or maintain a “HOT Sheet” program to notify patrol
and traffic officers to be on the lookout for identified repeat DUI offenders with a
suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions. Updated HOT sheets
should be distributed to patrol and traffic officers monthly.
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4. Send law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety
Testing (SFST) (minimum 16 hours) POST-certified training.
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5. Send law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired
Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) 16 hour POST-certified training.
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6. Conduct DUI/DL Checkpoints. A minimum of 1 checkpoint should be conducted
during the NHTSA Winter Mobilization and 1 during the Summer Mobilization. To
enhance the overall deterrent effect and promote high visibility, it is recommended
the grantee issue an advance press release and conduct social media activity for
each checkpoint. For combination DUI/DL checkpoints, departments should issue
press releases that mention DL's will be checked at the DUI/DL checkpoint. Signs
for DUI/DL checkpoints should read "DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Ahead."
OTS does not fund or support independent DL checkpoints. Only on an exception
basis and with OTS pre-approval will OTS fund checkpoints that begin prior to
1800 hours. When possible, DUI/DL Checkpoint screeners should be DRE- or
ARIDE-trained.
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7. Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol operation(s). 18
8. Conduct Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary
crash factor violations.
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9. Conduct highly publicized Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting
drivers using hand held cell phones and texting.
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10. Conduct highly publicized pedestrian and/or bicycle enforcement operation(s) in
areas or during events with a high number of pedestrian and/or bicycle crashes
resulting from violations made by pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.
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11. Conduct Traffic Safety educational presentation(s) with an effort to reach
community members. Note: Presentation(s) may include topics such as distracted
driving, DUI, speed, bicycle and pedestrian safety, seat belts and child passenger
safety.
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3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE
A. Phase 1 – Program Preparation (1st Quarter of Grant Year)
The department will develop operational plans to implement the “best practice” strategies
outlined in the objectives section.
All training needed to implement the program should be conducted this quarter.
All grant related purchases needed to implement the program should be made this quarter.
In order to develop/maintain the “Hot Sheets,” research will be conducted to identify the “worst of
the worst” repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI
convictions. The Hot Sheets may include the driver’s name, last known address, DOB,
description, current license status, and the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. Hot
Sheets should be updated and distributed to traffic and patrol officers at least monthly.
Implementation of the STEP grant activities will be accomplished by deploying personnel at high
crash locations.
Media Requirements
Issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15, but no earlier than
October 1. If unable to meet the November 15 date, communicate reasons to your OTS
Coordinator. The kick-off press releases and any related media advisories, alerts, and materials
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must be emailed for approval to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and
copied to your OTS Coordinator, 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release.
B. Phase 2 – Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year)
The department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to call
attention to the innovative program strategies and outcomes.
Media Requirements
Send all grant-related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public
materials to the OTS Public Information Officer (PIO) at pio@ots.ca.gov, with a copy to your OTS
Coordinator. The following requirements are for grant-related activities and are different from
those regarding any grant kick-off release or announcement.
If an OTS-supplied, template-based press release is used, there is no need for pre-approval,
however, the OTS PIO and Coordinator should be copied when at the same time as the release
is distributed to the press.
If an OTS-supplied template is not used, or is substantially changed, a draft press release shall
be sent to the OTS PIO for approval. Optimum lead-time would be 10 days prior to the release
distribution date, but should be no less than 5 working days prior to the release distribution date.
Press releases reporting the immediate and time-valued results of grant activities such as
enforcement operations are exempt from the recommended advance approval process, but still
should be copied to the OTS PIO and Coordinator when the release is distributed to the press.
Activities such as warrant or probation sweeps and court stings that could be compromised by
advanced publicity are exempt from pre-publicity, but are encouraged to offer embargoed media
coverage and to report the results.
Use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: Funding for this
program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Email the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator at least 30 days in
advance, a short description of any significant grant-related traffic safety event or program so
OTS has sufficient notice to arrange for attendance and/or participation in the event.
Submit a draft or rough-cut of all printed or recorded material (brochures, posters, scripts,
artwork, trailer graphics, etc.) to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator
for approval 14 days prior to the production or duplication.
Space permitting, include the OTS logo, on grant-funded print materials; consult your OTS
Coordinator for specifics and format-appropriate logos.
Contact the OTS PIO or your OTS Coordinator, sufficiently far enough in advance of need, for
consultation when deviation from any of the above requirements might be contemplated
C. Phase 3 – Data Collection & Reporting (Throughout Grant Year)
Prepare and submit invoice claims (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30)
Prepare and submit Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR) (due January 30, April 30, July 30,
and October 30)
Collect and report quarterly, appropriate data that supports the progress of goals and objectives.
Provide a brief list of activity conducted, procurement of grant-funded items, and significant
media activities. Include status of grant-funded personnel, status of contracts, challenges, or
special accomplishments.
Provide a brief summary of quarterly accomplishments and explanations for objectives not
completed or plans for upcoming activities.
Collect, analyze and report statistical data relating to the grant goals and objectives.
4. METHOD OF EVALUATION
Using the data compiled during the grant, the Grant Director will complete the “Final Evaluation” section in
the fourth/final Quarterly Performance Report (QPR). The Final Evaluation should provide a brief summary
of the grant’s accomplishments, challenges and significant activities. This narrative should also include
whether goals and objectives were met, exceeded, or an explanation of why objectives were not completed.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
This program has full administrative support, and every effort will be made to continue the grant activities
after grant conclusion.
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State of California – Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Schedule B
GRANT NUMBER
PT21009
FUND NUMBER CATALOG
NUMBER (CFDA)
FUND DESCRIPTION TOTAL AMOUNT
164AL-21 20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat
Offenders for Driving While
Intoxicated
$25,000.00
402PT-21 20.600 State and Community Highway
Safety
$17,000.00
COST CATEGORY FUND
NUMBER
UNIT COST OR
RATE
UNITS TOTAL COST TO
GRANT
A. PERSONNEL COSTS
Positions and Salaries
Straight Time
$0.00
Overtime
DUI/DL Checkpoints 164AL-21 $5,166.08 2 $10,332.00
DUI Saturation Patrols 164AL-21 $645.76 18 $11,624.00
Traffic Enforcement 402PT-21 $1,291.52 4 $5,166.00
Distracted Driving 402PT-21 $1,291.52 2 $2,583.00
Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement 402PT-21 $1,291.52 2 $2,583.00
Traffic Safety Education 402PT-21 $161.44 1 $161.00
AL Overtime Benefits @ 7.65% 164AL-21 $21,956.00 1 $1,680.00
PT Overtime Benefits @ 7.65% 402PT-21 $10,493.44 1 $803.00
Category Sub-Total $34,932.00
B. TRAVEL EXPENSES
In State Travel 402PT-21 $4,073.00 1 $4,073.00
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $4,073.00
C. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
D. EQUIPMENT
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS
DUI Checkpoint Supplies 164AL-21 $1,364.00 1 $1,364.00
Radar Device 402PT-21 $1,631.00 1 $1,631.00
Category Sub-Total $2,995.00
F. INDIRECT COSTS
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
GRANT TOTAL $42,000.00
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State of California – Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Schedule B-1
GRANT NUMBER
PT21009
BUDGET NARRATIVE
PERSONNEL COSTS
DUI/DL Checkpoints - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
DUI Saturation Patrols - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Traffic Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Distracted Driving - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
Traffic Safety Education - Overtime for grant funded traffic safety presentations or campaigns conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
AL Overtime Benefits @ 7.65% - 7.65% Benefits
6.2% Social Security
1.45% Medicare
PT Overtime Benefits @ 7.65% - 7.65% Benefits
6.2% Social Security
1.45% Medicare
TRAVEL EXPENSES
In State Travel - Costs are included for appropriate staff to attend conferences and training events
supporting the grant goals and objectives and/or traffic safety. Local mileage for grant activities and
meetings is included. Anticipated travel may include the Lifesavers 2021 Conference. All conferences,
seminars or training not specifically identified in the Budget Narrative must be approved by OTS. All travel
claimed must be at the agency approved rate. Per Diem may not be claimed for meals provided at
conferences when registration fees are paid with OTS grant funds.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
-
EQUIPMENT
-
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
DUI Checkpoint Supplies - On-scene supplies needed to conduct sobriety checkpoints. Costs may include
28 traffic cones, MUTCD compliant traffic signs, MUTCD compliant high visibility vests (maximum of 10),
traffic counters (maximum of 2), generator, gas for generators, lighting, r eflective banners, electronic flares,
PAS device supplies, heater, propane for heaters, fan, anti-fatigue mats, and canopies. Additional items
may be purchased if approved by OTS. The cost of food and beverages will not be reimbursed.
Radar Device - To measure the speed of motor vehicles. This device will be used for speed enforcement.
INDIRECT COSTS
-
STATEMENTS/DISCLAIMERS
There will be no program income generated from this grant.
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Nothing in this “agreement” shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a particular law
enforcement officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the goals and
objectives here under.
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State of California – Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Exhibit A
GRANT NUMBER
PT21009
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS
(23 U.S.C. CHAPTER 4 AND SEC. 1906, PUB. L. 109-59, AS AMENDED)
Failure to comply with applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives may subject Grantee
Agency officials to civil or criminal penalties and/or place State in a high-risk grantee status in
accordance with 49 CFR 18.12.
The Officials named on the grant agreement signature page, that the Grantee Agency complies with
all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives and State rules, guidelines, policies and
laws in effect with respect to the periods for which it receives grant funding. Applicable provisions
include but are not limited to the following:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 – Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended
• 2 CFR part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards
• 49 CFR Part 18- Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State
and Local Governments.
• 23 CFR part 1300 – Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs
NONDISCRIMINATION
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The State highway safety agency will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulation s
relating to nondiscrimination (“Federal Nondiscrimination Authorities”). These include but are not
limited to:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin) and 49 CFR part 21;
• The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42
U.S.C. 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired
because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);
• Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. 324 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683 and 1685-1686) (prohibit discrimination on
the basis of sex);
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability) and 49 CFR part 27;
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age);
• The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (Pub. L. 100-209), (broadens scope, coverage and
applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expandi ng the definition of the terms "programs or activities"
to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal aid recipients, subrecipients and contractors,
whether such programs or activities are Federally-funded or not);
• Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189) (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private
transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing) and 49 CFR pa rts 37
and 38;
• Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low-Income Populations (prevents discrimination against minority populations by
discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health
or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations); and
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• Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency
(guards against Title VI national origin discrimination/discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP)
by ensuring that funding recipients take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access
to programs (70 FR 74087-74100).
The State highway safety agency—
• Will take all measures necessary to ensure that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, disability, sex, age, limited English proficiency, or membership in any other class
protected by Federal Nondiscrimination Authorities, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of its programs or activities, so long as any portion of the
program is Federally-assisted;
• Will administer the program in a manner that reasonably ensures that any of its subrecipients, contractors,
subcontractors, and consultants receiving Federal financial assistance under this program will comply with all
requirements of the Non-Discrimination Authorities identified in this Assurance;
• Agrees to comply (and require its subrecipients, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to comply) with
all applicable provisions of law or regulation governing US DOT’s or NHTSA’s access to records, accounts,
documents, information, facilities, and staff, and to cooperate and comply with any program or compliance
reviews, and/or complaint investigations conducted by US DOT or NHTSA under any Federal Nondiscrimination
Authority;
• Acknowledges that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising
under these Non-Discrimination Authorities and this Assurance;
• Agrees to insert in all contracts and funding agreements with other State or private entities the following
clause:
“During the performance of this contract/funding agreement, the contractor/funding recipient agrees—
a. To comply with all Federal nondiscrimination laws and regulations, as may be amended from time to time;
b. Not to participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by any Federal non-discrimination law
or regulation, as set forth in appendix B of 49 CFR part 2l and herein;
c. To permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as required by
the State highway safety office, US DOT or NHTSA;
d. That, in event a contractor/funding recipient fails to comply with any nondiscrimination provisions in this
contract/funding agreement, the State highway safety agency will have the right to impose such
contract/agreement sanctions as it or NHTSA determine are appropriate, including but not limited to withholding
payments to the contractor/funding recipient under the contract/agreement until the contractor/funding recipient
complies; and/or cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract or funding agreement, in whole or in part;
and
e. To insert this clause, including paragraphs (a) through (e), in every subcontract and subagreement and in
every solicitation for a subcontract or sub-agreement, that receives Federal funds under this program.
POLITICAL ACTIVITY (HATCH ACT)
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The state will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508), which limits the political
activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with
Federal funds.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING FEDERAL LOBBYING
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
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Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding
of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of
any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions;
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for
all sub-award at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grant, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
RESTRICTION ON STATE LOBBYING
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
None of the funds under this program will be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a
State or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any
State or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., "grassroots") lobbying
activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a State official whose salary is supported with NHTSA
funds from engaging in direct communications with State or local legislative officials, in accordance with
customary State practice, even if such communications urge legislative officials to favor or oppose the adoption
of a specific pending legislative proposal.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
Instructions for Primary Tier Participant Certification (States)
1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary tier participant is providing the certification
set out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of
participation in this covered transaction. The prospective primary tier participant shall submit an explanation of
why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in
connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However,
failure of the prospective primary tier participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such
person from participation in this transaction.
3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the
department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective
primary tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to ot her remedies available to
the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default or may
pursue suspension or debarment.
4. The prospective primary tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to
which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary tier participant learns its certification was
erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
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5. The terms covered transaction, civil judgment, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person,
principal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. You may
contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of
those regulations.
6. The prospective primary tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered
transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person
who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or
agency entering into this transaction.
7. The prospective primary tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the
clause titled “Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification” including the "Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transaction,” provided by
the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered
transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions and will require lower tier participants to
comply with 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier
covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or
otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the
eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the
System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/).
9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in
order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a
participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary
course of business dealings.
10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment
under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency
may terminate the transaction for cause or default.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters-Primary Tier Covered
Transactions
(1) The prospective primary tier participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment
rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to
obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction;
violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal,
State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions
(Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.
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(2) Where the prospective primary tier participant is unable to certify to any of the Statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification
1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set
out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly
rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the
department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including
suspension or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this
proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was
erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms covered transaction, civil judgment, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person,
principal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. You may
contact the person to whom this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered
transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person
who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or
agency with which this transaction originated.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause
titled “Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification” including the "Certification Regarding Debarment,
Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all
lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions and will require lower
tier participants to comply with 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier
covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or
otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the
eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the
System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/).
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in
order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a
participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary
course of business dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment
under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency
with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension or debarment.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -- Lower Tier Covered
Transactions:
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1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals
is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.
2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
BUY AMERICA ACT
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The State and each subrecipient will comply with the Buy America requirement (23 U.S.C. 313) when
purchasing items using Federal funds. Buy America requires a State, or subrecipient, to purchase with Federal
funds only steel, iron and manufactured products produced in the United States, unless the Secretary of
Transportation determines that such domestically produced items would be inconsistent with the public interest,
that such materials are not reasonably available and of a satisfactory quality, or that inclusion of domestic
materials will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent. In order to use Federal
funds to purchase foreign produced items, the State must submit a waiver request that provides an adequate
basis and justification for approval by the Secretary of Transportation.
PROHIBITION ON USING GRANT FUNDS TO CHECK FOR HELMET USAGE
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The State and each subrecipient will not use 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 grant funds for programs to check helmet
usage or to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcyclists.
POLICY ON SEAT BELT USE
In accordance with Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States, dated April 16, 1997,
the Grantee is encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its
employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally-owned vehicles. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in support of this
Presidential initiative. For information and resources on traffic safety programs and policies for employers,
please contact the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), a public-private partnership dedicated to
improving the traffic safety practices of employers and employees. You can download information on seat belt
programs, costs of motor vehicle crashes to employers, and other traff ic safety initiatives at
www.trafficsafety.org. The NHTSA website (www.nhtsa.gov) also provides information on statistics, campaigns,
and program evaluations and references.
POLICY ON BANNING TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
In accordance with Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving,
and DOT Order 3902.10, Text Messaging While Driving, States are encouraged to adopt and enforce
workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted driving, including policies to ban text
messaging while driving company-owned or rented vehicles, Government-owned, leased or rented vehicles, or
privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work on or behalf of
the Government. States are also encouraged to conduct workplace safety initiatives in a manner commensurate
with the size of the business, such as establishment of new rules and programs or re-evaluation of existing
programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, and education, awareness, and other outreach to employees
about the safety risks associated with texting while driving.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING OR UPDATING GEMS USERS
1. Each agency is allowed a total of FIVE (5) GEMS Users.
2. GEMS Users listed on this form will be authorized to login to GEMS to complete and submit Quarterly
Performance Reports (QPRs) and reimbursement claims.
3. Complete the form if adding, removing or editing a GEMS user(s).
4. The Grant Director, Fiscal Official or Authorizing Official must sign and return it with the Grant Agreement.
Current GEMS User(s)
1. Jeremy Burns
Title: Sergeant Media Contact: No
Phone: (805) 473-5110
Email: jburns@arroyogrande.org
State of California – Office of Traffic Safety
OTS-55 Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS) Access
Exhibit C
GRANT NUMBER
PT21009
Grant Details
Grant Number: PT21009
Agency Name: Arroyo Grande Police Department
Grant Title: Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
Agreement Total: $42,000.00
Authorizing Official:
Fiscal Official:
Grant Director:
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Complete the below information if adding, removing or editing a GEMS user(s)
GEMS User 1
Add/Change ☐ Remove Access ☐
Add as a media contact? Yes ☐ No ☐
Name Job Title
Email address Phone number
GEMS User 2
Add/Change ☐ Remove Access ☐
Add as a media contact? Yes ☐ No ☐
Name Job Title
Email address Phone number
GEMS User 3
Add/Change ☐ Remove Access ☐
Add as a media contact? Yes ☐ No ☐
Name Job Title
Email address Phone number
GEMS User 4
Add/Change ☐ Remove Access ☐
Add as a media contact? Yes ☐ No ☐
Name
Job Title
Email address Phone number
GEMS User 5
Add/Change ☐ Remove Access ☐
Add as a media contact? Yes ☐ No ☐
Name Job Title
Email address
Phone number
Form completed by: Date:
As a signatory I hereby authorize the listed individual(s) to represent and have GEMS user access.
Signature Name
Date Title
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