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CITY OF SAN LU I S O B I S P O
FROM: Deborah Linden, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: 2010-11 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT
GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the submission of an application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for a
grant to fund officer overtime for seatbelt enforcement as part of the statewide "Click It
or Ticket"program in an amount not to exceed $4,285.
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept the grant award if the amount is less than $4,285
and to execute all grant documents.
DISCUSSION
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration is funding the "Next Generation - Click It or Ticket" campaign. The program
will be conducted throughout California from November 15 - 28, 2010, and again on May 23 -
June 5, 2011. The goal of the Click It or Ticket campaign is to increase seatbelt usage to 96%
statewide in 2011 through the combined efforts of the California Highway Patrol, OTS, and local
law enforcement agencies.
The University of California, Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center
(SafeTREC), will administer and coordinate the mini-grants on behalf of OTS. The grant will
reimburse overtime costs for Police Department sergeants, officers, and support staff for seat belt
enforcement activities during each enforcement period. The Police Department has participated
in the Click It or Ticket campaign for several years and has found it very effective in increasing
seatbelt use in San Luis Obispo and throughout the State. The grant application is due by
September 10, 2010.
Participating in the "Click It or Ticket" seatbelt enforcement program is consistent with
Council's previous direction to increase traffic safety in the City. Increasing seatbelt use is a
critical factor in preventing and minimizing injuries to drivers and passengers involved in
collisions.
If awarded a "Click It or Ticket" grant, the grant agreement requires the signature of the Chief of
Police as the authorizing official for the City. Therefore, staff is seeking authorization for the
Chief of Police to execute the grant documents ,and accept the award rather than the City
Manager.
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CONCURRENCES
The Director of Public Works concurs with the recommendation. The Public Works and Police
Departments work closely together in coordinating traffic safety efforts in the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
Matching funds are not required for this grant. The grant funds will fully reimburse the
personnel expenses (overtime) of participating in the enforcement campaign.
ALTERNATIVE
Do not submit an application for grant funding. Staff does not recommend this alternative. This
grant funding allows the Police Department to provide additional traffic enforcement in the City
specific to seatbelt violations at no cost to the general fund.
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