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CITY OF SAN LU IS O B I S P O
FROM: James M. Gardiner, Chief of Police'J"
Prepared By: Kathe Bishop, Management AssistanA4
SUBJECT: Participation in Countywide Driving Under the Influence Reduction Program
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving participation in Countywide Driving Under the Influence Reduction
Program and Authorizing the Chief of Police to sign all San Luis Obispo County Plays It Safe
(SLOCOPS) grant documents on behalf of the City.
DISCUSSION
For several years, during the months of November and December, the 11 law enforcement agencies
in the County have attempted to combine resources to make a concerted effort in the apprehension of
drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to reduce both fatal and injury accidents. The
goal of the program is to reduce DUI accidents by 10%during the holiday season of 2000.
The State of California Office of Traffic Safety through the SLOCOPS grant provides funding for
additional holiday enforcement. The California Highway Patrol, Office of Special Projects, has
advised us that the SLOPCOPS grant proposal for 2000 has been approved. Consequently, the City
of San Luis Obispo will receive reimbursement from SLOCOPS grant funds for the staffing costs
association with this program.
CONCURRENCES
Representatives from the other 10 law enforcement agencies in the County have expressed their
support for the program.
FISCAL IMPACT
Police Officer overtime staffing and benefits at $50 per hour, with 10 deployments totaling 160
hours will cost approximately $8,000. The City will receive full reimbursement from the SLOCOPS
grant for staffing overtime and benefit costs associated with this program.
Attachment
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. (2000 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN COUNTYWIDE DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE REDUCTION PROGRAM DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON OF 2000
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo is committed to maintaining a safe community
for its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, along with the community, Public Safety staff, and
community service organizations,will not tolerate driving under the influence; and
WHEREAS, driving under the influence exacts a high toll on human life, injury, and
property damage; and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement agencies in San Luis Obispo County have joined
together in the fight to take swift action in identifying and removing from the roadways driving
under the influence violators; and
WHEREAS, the State of California Office of Traffic Safety has granted funds to the
California Highway Patrol (CHP) for implementation of San Luis Obispo County Plays It Safe
(SLOCOPS), and the CHP is prepared to make available necessary funding to the City of San
Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, as required by the CHP Contract Management Unit, the City Council grants
authorization to the Chief of Police to sign on behalf of the City all documents associated with
this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo does fully recognize and commend the Police Department for their continuing effort to
reduce the number of drivers that are under the influence of alcohol and operating motor
vehicles, and hereby authorizes the Chief of Police on behalf of the City to sign as its agent for
the DUI enforcement SLOCOPS grant.
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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.the foregoing resolution was adopted this _ day of _ 2000.
Mayor Allen Settle.
ATTEST:
Lee Price,City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeffrey G. Jor nsen,City.Attomey
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