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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5g. Authorization to apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant, ABC Office of Traffic Safety Grant, and Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Grant Item 5g Department: Police Cost Center: 8001 For Agenda of: 9/6/2022 Placement: Consent Estimated Time: N/A FROM: Rick Scott, Police Chief Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth, Senior Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: FY 2022-23 GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT RECOMMENDATION 1. Authorize staff to submit grant applications to the following entities: a. FY 2022-23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $15,107 for protective police equipment b. FY 2022-23 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control – Office of Traffic Safety Local Enforcement Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000 c. FY 2022-23 Office of Traffic Safety in the amount not to exceed $123,000 d. FY 2022-23 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant in the amount of $50,000 2. Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Authorizing Grant Applications for Funding Provided Through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control-Office of Traffic Safety Through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to Increase Education and Enforcement Programs Focusing on Underage Drinking]” authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the State as required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control – Office of Traffic Safety Local Enforcement Grant; and 3. If the grants are awarded, authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute grant related documents and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments upon the award of the grant. POLICY CONTEXT The recommended actions are consistent with the City of San Luis Obispo’s Financial Management Manual, Section 740 - Grant Management Policy. The policy states that Council must approve all grant applications in excess of $5,000 and delegates receipt and contract execution to the City Manager. Page 115 of 145 Item 5g DISCUSSION California Office of Traffic Safety The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) provides grant funding to agencies each year aimed to prevent deaths and injuries on our roadways through special enforcement and public awareness efforts. Grant funding helps the City’s ongoing effort to improve traffic safety and quality of life in our community. The department has been awarded funding from the Office of Traffic Safety for well over twenty years. OTS grant funding has enabled the Police Department to conduct numerous operations specifically focused on alcohol or drug impaired drivers. For FY 2022-23, an application was submitted for grant funding in the amount of $122,145. If awarded, grant funds will be used for overtime costs associated with the following activities: DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Traffic Enforcement, Distracted Driving, and Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement. If Council denies this request, the application can be withdrawn. Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Funding from the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grants are used to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers. The grant is competitive and there are no City match requirements. The department submitted an application requesting funds in the amount of $50,000 to expand training opportunities for the department’s Peer Support Team and to provide professional mental health services to department personnel. The department is dedicated to investing in the mental health and wellness of personnel (both sworn and civilian). Encouraging mental health and overall well-being provides employees an accessible path to cope with occupational stressors, which ultimately leads to enhanced service to the community. Although the grant application has already been submitted online due to timing and grant application deadlines, the award can be declined if Council denies this request. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant The U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to the State and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program is a non-competitive formula grant, and the funding allocation is based on the population and crime rate of the local jurisdiction. The amount available to the City of San Luis Obispo for 2022 is $15,107. The grant application deadline was August 8, 2022, if necessary, staff can withdraw the application or decline the award if the request is denied. The department intends to use grant funding to purchase 24 specialized rifle rated ballistic vests which would be assigned to each department vehicle. Overall, these vests will aid and better protect officers that may be called to rapidly respond to an active shooter situation in a publicly accessible area, which would place first responders and community members at significant risk for loss of life. These vests would be in addition to the mandatory ballistic vest officers wear on duty. Page 116 of 145 Item 5g Alcoholic Beverage Control – Office of Traffic Safety Local Enforcement Grant The Alcoholic Beverage Control – Office of Traffic Safety Local Enforcement Grant Program (ABC-OTS) awards grants up to $50,000 to local law enforcement agencies to utilize the Minor Decoy and Shoulder Tap programs. This grant is sponsored by OTS through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and managed by ABC. The overall goal of the program is to deter underage drinking. The department intends to utilize grant funds for overtime to conduct various operations associated with alcohol enforcement and education. Grant materials were posted on the ABC website on August 2, 2022, and the deadline to submit an application is September 2, 2022. Public Engagement This item is on the agenda for the September 6, 2022, City Council meeting and will follow all required postings and notifications. The public may have an opportunity to comment on this item at or before the meeting. CONCURRENCE The Director of Finance concurs with staff’s recommendations. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in this report because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. FISCAL IMPACT Budgeted: Yes/No Budget Year: 2022-23 Funding Identified: See chart below Fiscal Analysis: Funding Sources Total Budget / Grant Requested Current Funding Request Remaining Balance Annual Ongoing Cost General Fund Office of Traffic Safety $123,000 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act $50,000 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant $15,107 Alcoholic Beverage Control – Office of Traffic Safety Up to $50,000 Total Request $238,107 City matching funds are not required for these grants. Page 117 of 145 Item 5g ALTERNATIVES Do not submit grant applications or decline funding. This alternative is not recommended. These grants provide funding for specialized equipment purchases and overtime for targeted education and enforcement opportunities. Without grant funds the department would not be able to carry out these types of programs which increase safety in our community. ATTACHMENT A - Draft Resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application for funding provided through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control/Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Page 118 of 145 R _____ RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2022 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL – OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY THROUGH THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION TO INCREASE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON UNDERAGE DRINKING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED GRANT DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Police Department (the “Police Department”) through the City of San Luis Obispo desires to undertake programs to increase education and enforcement to deter underage drinking; and WHEREAS, the Police Department submitted a grant through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), sponsored by the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in September 2022 to conduct education and enforcement activities to deter underage drinking; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the Police Department was notified of the ABC- OTS Local Enforcement Grant opportunity in an award amount not to exceed $50,000; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. The Chief of Police or his designee is hereby authorized to submit grant applications consistent with program requirements to pursue a grant administered by ABC-OTS, including the Police Department's September 2022 application. SECTION 2. The City Manager of the City of San Luis Obispo is authorized to execute all grant related documents, including the State of California Standard Agreement, any extensions or amendments thereof, and any subsequent contract with the State in relation to the ABC-OTS Local Enforcement grant administered by ABC. SECTION 3. Authorize Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments upon the award of the grant. SECTION 4. The City agrees that any liability arising out of the performance of this contract, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency and acknowledges that the State of California and ABC disclaim responsibility for any such liability. Page 119 of 145 Resolution No. _____ (2022 Series) Page 2 R ______ SECTION 5. Grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body. SECTION 6. This award is not subject to local hiring freezes. Upon motion of __________________, seconded by___________________, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this ______day of _____________202 2. _________________________ Mayor Erica A. Stewart ATTEST: ____________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________ J. Christine Dietrick City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ___________________. _________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk Page 120 of 145