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C I TY O F SAN LU I S OBISPO
FROM: James M. Gardiner, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Kathe Kleiman, Administrative Secretary$66
SUBJECT: PARTICIPATION IN A COUNTY-WIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT TO
REDUCE D.U.I. ACCIDENTS DURING THE 1998 HOLIDAY SEASON
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution agreeing to participate in the SLOCOPS grant.
DISCUSSION
Since 1977, 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.
City and County agencies do not have the personnel or funding to undertake a full-time D.U.I.
enforcement program during the holiday period. With the combined resources of all eleven agencies
on 10 different dates during the holiday season, a concerted and concentrated effort can be made to
decrease the number of D.U.I. drivers on the roadways. The goal of the program is to reduce D.U. I
accidents by 10% during the holiday season of 1998.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Office of Special Projects, has advised us that the
SLOPCOPS grant proposal for 1998 has been approved. The City of San Luis Obispo will receive a
reimbursement from SLOCOPS Project grant money for the cost associated with this program.
CONCURRENCES
Representatives from the other 11 law enforcement agencies in the County have expressed their
support of the program.
FISCAL IMPACT
■ Police Officer
$41.29/hour x 160 total hours $6,606
■ Police Sergeant
$49.39/hour x 3 hours x 10 deployments $1,481
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■ Police Vehicles (2)
$0.43/mile x 50 miles x 10 deployments x 2 vehicles $430
$8,517 TOTAL
The City of San Luis Obispo will receive a reimbursement
from SLOCOPS Project grant money in the amount of: $8,517
$ -0- NET COST TO CITY
ALTERNATIVES
To continue D.U.I. enforcement at the current levels during the holiday season of 1998.
Attachments
1. Resolution
2. CHP Chant Information Letter
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RESOLUTION NO. (1998 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN COUNTY-WIDE D.U.I. REDUTION PROGRAM
DURING THE THANKSGIVING THROUGH NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY SEASON OF 1998
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, the City has limited resources to enforce driving under the influence
violations; 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
Californian Highway Patrol for implementation of SLOCOPS, and the California Highway
Patrol is prepared to make available necessary funding to the City of San Luis Obispo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo does fully recognize and commend the community and its Police Department for their
continuing effort to deter, and prompt action to further reduce the number of drivers that are
under the influence of alcohol and operating motor vehicles, and hereby authorizes participation
in the combined County-wide law enforcement agencies' grant (SLOCOPS) to reduce driving
under the influence accidents during the Thanksgiving through New Year's holiday season of
1998.
Upon motion of , seconded by ,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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the foregoing-iesolution was adopted this day of ___ _ _ _ __ , 1998.
Mdyor Allen Settle - --
ATTEST:
Lee Price, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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File No.: 745.8599
Subjecr. 1998 SLOCOPS GRANT INFORMATION
Dear Chief.etc.as appropriate
The California Highway Patrol(CHP),Office of special Projects,has advised us that the
SLOCOPS grant proposal for 1998 has been approved. I he implementation of the project will
be as follows:
Phase I- will consist of DUI awareness training seminars to be held twice throughout the
county. The seminars will be open to all peace officers with the intent to educate and
refresh officers in the recognition and apprehension of the drinking driver. This training
will be conducted by a CHP Drug Recognition Expert(DRE).
Phase II-deployment of roving patrols by four officers on an overtime basis from each
participating agency on ten occasions of four hours duration during Friday and Saturday
throughout the holiday period( November 27, 1998 through December 31, 1998),with
the exception of Christmas Day.
Phase III- data gathering to asses the effectiveness of the project
Phase IV- completion-computer generated final report for your information.
Your agencies participation in this project is contingent upon a formal contract between our
Departments. The first step is our receipt of a"Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding,"
as appropriate, from your agency_ Therefore, we are requesting that you take appropriate action
to procure a resole tionlmemoranduun.as appropriate,and send it to the above address no later
than October 20, 1998. the resolutiontmemorandum should be an updated version of the
resolutionhi oem�andum your agency submitted during the last SLOCOPS grant project in 1996.
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SLOCOPS GRANT INFORMATION
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An interagency amt describing the particulars of reimbursement and training seaunars will
be sent to your agency within the next few weeks.
Sergeant George Vadmey will be the CHP SLOCOPS grant coordinator and will serve as a
liaison for all the participating agencies. It would be very MpfW if each agency would provide
him with the name and telephone number of a contact person,or coordinator,to whom he may
direct any additional information or requests. If Sergeant Vadney or I can be of any assistance to
You.or answer any questions,please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
I.M.PHILLIPS,Captain
Commander
San Lues Obispo Area
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