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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12k - Grant Award for Various Traffic Enforcement OperationsDATE: September 21, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Roy Nakamura, Chief of Police By: Dr. Jennifer Brutus, Sr. Management Analyst SUBJECT: GRANT AWARD FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY – SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS RELATED TO VARIOUS TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 Recommendation: Accept SUMMARY The Arcadia Police Department has applied for a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) for the 2022 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, which will reimburse expenses related to traffic enforcement operations during the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. OTS has approved the funding request of approximately $50,000. With City Council approval, the grant agreement will be fully executed on or before October 31, 2021. BACKGROUND The Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant Program (“STEP”) is administered and coordinated by OTS directly. The grant is designed to help reduce the number of persons killed and/or injured in crashes involving alcohol, speed, running red lights, and other primary collision factors. The program funds various enforcement strategies including DUI saturation patrols to apprehend drunk drivers, warrant service operations targeting DUI violators who fail to appear in court or violate probation, and stakeouts. The program also supports measures that concentrate on speed, aggressive driving, seat belt enforcement, intersection operations with disproportionate numbers of traffic collisions, traffic safety presentations, and special enforcement operations encouraging motorcycle safety. A copy of the tentative approval letter from the Office of Traffic Safety is attached to this staff report. Overall, the grant is used to mitigate traffic safety program deficiencies, expand ongoing activity, or develop new programs. Grant funding cannot replace existing program expenditures, nor can traffic safety funds be used for program maintenance, research, rehabilitation, or construction. Grant Award – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) September 21, 2021 Page 2 of 2 DISCUSSION The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program will reimburse the City for personnel costs, supplies, and travel expenses related to conferences and trainings that support STEP and/or traffic safety goals in an amount of approximately $50,000. During the federal Fiscal Year of October 2021 to September 2022, the Department will engage in several DUI saturation operations, warrant service operations, traffic enforcement operations, distracted driving operations, and traffic safety presentations. The grant award will be distributed on a reimbursement basis. OTS will reimburse the City for all pre-approved costs upon receipt of the Department’s quarterly claims. The City will be required to comply with the terms and conditions of each grant, including expense reporting and auditing. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA. FISCAL IMPACT The anticipated OTS STEP expenditures have been included in the adopted FY 2021-22 Budget. All costs related to the Program will be offset by reimbursement at the end of the grant period, in the amount of approximately $50,000. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council determine that this project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and accept a grant award from the Office of Traffic Safety – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for reimbursement of costs related to various traffic enforcement operations in the amount of $50,000. Attachment: Draft Grant Agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 1 of 15 State of California – Office of Traffic Safety GRANT AGREEMENT GRANT NUMBER PT22140 1. GRANT TITLE Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) 2. NAME OF AGENCY 3. Grant Period Arcadia From: To: 10/01/2021 09/30/2022 4. AGENCY UNIT TO ADMINISTER GRANT Arcadia 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: $50,000.00 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 NAME: TITLE: EMAIL: PHONE: ADDRESS: Brett Bourgeous Lieutenant bbourgeous@arcadiaca.gov (626) 574-5156 250 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 NAME: TITLE: EMAIL: PHONE: ADDRESS: Paul Foley Police Captain pfoley@arcadiaca.gov (626) 574-5179 250 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 (Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date) C. FISCAL OFFICIAL D. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY NAME: TITLE: EMAIL: PHONE: ADDRESS: Henry Chen Financial Service Director hchen@arcadiaca.gov (626) 574-5427 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 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) 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 2 of 15 10. PROJECTED EXPENDITURES FUND CFDA ITEM/APPROPRIATION F.Y. CHAPTER STATUTE PROJECTED EXPENDITURES AGREEMENT TOTAL $50,000.00 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. $50,000.00 PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR THIS AGREEMENT $ 0.00 OTS ACCOUNTING OFFICER’S SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO DATE $50,000.00 E. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 9. SAM INFORMATION NAME: Carolyn Vu SAM #: REGISTERED ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP+4: TK8GVJYL4GQ4 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia 91007-3401 ADDRESS: 2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300 Elk Grove, CA 95758 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 3 of 15 State of California – Office of Traffic Safety GRANT AGREEMENT Schedule A GRANT NUMBER PT22140 1. PROBLEM STATEMENT The City of Arcadia is located in Los Angeles County and has a population of approximately 59,000 people. In addition to the permanent residents, tens of thousands of people come to the City of Arcadia for work, tourism, and recreational activities on a daily basis. Traffic volumes can be extremely heavy throughout the city, due to the following reasons: There are five major east/west running arterial streets connecting Arcadia to surrounding cities, which generates a high volume of commuter traffic. Additionally, numerous vehicles bypass the 210 Freeway during peak commuter hours and travel on local roadways through the city. Furthermore, the City of Arcadia has two major businesses - the Westfield Santa Anita Mall and the Santa Anita Race Track. In addition to these venues, the Los Angeles County Arboretum hosts concerts and special events throughout the year. These three destinations attract tens of thousands of patrons on a daily basis, and, during peak hours, there can be over one-hundred thousand persons in the City. Finally, there are a number of large medical buildings in town, in addition to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, which provide services to a number of residents from surrounding communities. The Department's Traffic Bureau has fluctuated between full staffing, and less than full staffing, in recent years. Unfortunately, staffing problems continue to exist; however, it is anticipated that some of the vacant positions in the Traffic Bureau may be filled by the end of the year. Despite vacancies, Department personnel strive to provide a high level of service to the Arcadia community. In 2016, five (5) fatal traffic crashes occurred with a total of seven (7) victims. In 2017, one (1) fatal traffic crash occurred with one (1) victim. The PCF was V.C. 23153(a) - DUI Alcohol Causing Injury. In 2018, two (2) fatal traffic crashes occurred with two (2) victims. The PCF for the first fatal crash was V.C. 21951 - Passing a Vehicle Stopped at a Crosswalk. The PCF for the second crash was V.C. 21955 - Jaywalking. In 2019, one (1) fatal traffic crash occurred with one (1) victim. The PCF was V.C. 23152(a) - DUI Alcohol. In 2020, one (1) fatal traffic crash occurred with 1 victim. The PCF was V.C. 21453(a) - Red Light violation. The number of fatal crashes experienced during the last four years (5 fatalities) is less than the number of fatal crashes experienced in 2016 (7 fatalities); however, primary crash factors involving DUI drivers, pedestrians and red light violations are a genuine concern. In 2016, a total of 957 traffic crashes occurred, in which 369 persons sustained injuries. In 2017, a total of 904 traffic crashes occurred, in which 292 persons sustained injuries in 208 crashes. In 2018, a total of 836 traffic crashes occurred, in which 323 persons sustained injuries in 237 crashes. In 2019, a total of 841 traffic crashes occurred, in which 282 persons sustained injuries in 204 crashes. In 2020, a total of 449 traffic crashes occurred, in which 196 persons sustained injuries in 145 crashes. Since 2016, the overall number of traffic crashes has slightly decreased, as well as the number of persons injured in traffic crashes. We hope to continue to make a difference by reducing the number of traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities by participating in OTS sponsored directed enforcement details that target primary crash factor violations. 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. 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 4 of 15 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 your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release. 1 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. 10 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. 12 4. Send law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) (minimum 16 hours) POST-certified training. 5 5. Send law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) 16 hour POST-certified training. 3 6. Send law enforcement personnel to the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training. 2 7. 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. 2 8. Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol operation(s). 4 9. Conduct Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary crash factor violations. 4 10. Conduct highly publicized Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting drivers using hand held cell phones and texting. 1 11. 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. 2 12. 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. 2 13. Conduct highly visible collaborative DUI Enforcement operations 2 14. Conduct highly visible collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations 2 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. 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 5 of 15  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 approved by the OTS PIO announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15, but no sooner than October 1. The kick-off release must be approved by the OTS PIO and only distributed after the grant is fully signed and executed. If you are unable to meet the November 15 deadline to issue a kick-off press release, communicate reasons to your OTS coordinator and OTS PIO. 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  The following requirements are for all grant-related activities  Send all media advisories, alerts, videos, graphics, artwork, posters, radio/PSA/video scripts, storyboards, digital and/or print educational materials for grant-related activities to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov for approval and copy your OTS coordinator. Optimum lead time would be 7 days before the scheduled release but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date for review and approval is appreciated.  The OTS PIO is responsible for the approval of the design and content of materials. The agency understands OTS PIO approval is not authorizing approval of budget expenditure or cost. Any cost approvals must come from the Coordinator.  Pre-approval is not required when using any OTS-supplied template for media advisories, press releases, social media graphics, videos or posts, or any other OTS-supplied educational material. However, copy the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and your OTS coordinator when any material is distributed to the media and public, such as a press release, educational material, or link to social media post. The OTS-supplied kick-off press release templates and any kickoff press releases are an exception to this policy and require prior approval before distribution to the media and public.  If an OTS-supplied template, educational material, social media graphic, post or video is substantially changed, the changes shall be sent to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov for approval and copy to your OTS Coordinator. Optimum lead time would be 7 days prior to the scheduled release date, but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date for review and approval is appreciated.  Press releases, social media posts and alerts on platforms such as NextDoor and Nixle reporting immediate and time-sensitive grant activities (e.g. enforcement operations, day of event highlights or announcements, event invites) are exempt from the OTS PIO approval process. The OTS PIO and your Coordinator should still be notified when the grant-related activity is happening (e.g. car seat checks, bicycle rodeos, community presentations, DUI checkpoints, etc.).  Enforcement activities such as warrant and probation sweeps, court stings, etc. that are embargoed or could impact operations by publicizing in advance are exempt from the PIO approval process. However, announcements and results of activities should still be copied to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and your Coordinator with embargoed date and time or with “INTERAL ONLY: DO NOT RELEASE” message in subject line of email.  Any earned or paid media campaigns for TV, radio, digital or social media that are part of a specific grant objective, using OTS grant funds, or designed and developed using contractual services by a subgrantee, requires prior approval. Please send to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov for approval and copy your grant coordinator at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date.  Social media posts highlighting state or national traffic safety campaigns (Distracted Driving Month, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, etc.), enforcement operations (DUI checkpoints, 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 6 of 15 etc.), or any other grant-related activity such as Bicycle rodeos, presentations, or events, are highly encouraged but do not require prior approval.  Submit a draft or rough-cut of all digital, printed, recorded or video material (brochures, posters, scripts, artwork, trailer graphics, digital graphics, social posts connected to an earned or paid media campaign grant objective) to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator for approval prior to the production or duplication.  Use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials, space permitting: Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Space permitting, include the OTS logo on all grant-funded print materials, graphics and paid or earned social media campaign grant objective; consult your OTS Coordinator for specifics, format-appropriate logos, or if space does not permit the use of the OTS logo.  Email the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator at least 21 days in advance, or when first confirmed, a short description of any significant grant-related traffic safety event or program, particularly events that are highly publicized beforehand with anticipated media coverage so OTS has sufficient notice to arrange for attendance and/or participation in the event. If unable to attend, email the OTS PIO and coordinator brief highlights and/or results, including any media coverage (broadcast, digital, print) of event within 7 days following significant grant- related event or program. Media and program highlights are to be reflected in QPRs.  Any press releases, work plans, scripts, storyboards, artwork, graphics, videos or any educational or informational materials that received PIO approval in a prior grant year needs to be resubmitted for approval in the current grant year.  Contact the OTS PIO or your OTS Coordinator for consultation when changes from any of the above requirements might be warranted. C. Phase 3 – Data Collection & Reporting (Throughout Grant Year) 1. Prepare and submit invoice claims (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30) 2. 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. 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 7 of 15 State of California – Office of Traffic Safety GRANT AGREEMENT Schedule B GRANT NUMBER PT22140 FUND NUMBER CATALOG NUMBER (CFDA) FUND DESCRIPTION TOTAL AMOUNT 164AL-22 20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated $30,000.00 402PT-22 20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $20,000.00 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-22 $8,400.00 2 $16,800.00 DUI Saturation Patrols 164AL-22 $2,111.00 4 $8,444.00 Collaborative DUI Enforcement 164AL-22 $1,300.00 2 $2,600.00 Benefits for 164al OT @ 1.45% 164AL-22 $27,844.00 1 $404.00 Traffic Enforcement 402PT-22 $2,200.00 4 $8,800.00 Distracted Driving 402PT-22 $2,000.00 1 $2,000.00 Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement 402PT-22 $2,000.00 2 $4,000.00 Collaborative Traffic Enforcement 402PT-22 $1,300.00 2 $2,600.00 Traffic Safety Education 402PT-22 $390.00 2 $780.00 Benefits for 402pt OT @ 1.45% 402PT-22 $18,180.00 1 $264.00 Category Sub-Total $46,692.00 B. TRAVEL EXPENSES In State Travel 402PT-22 $1,556.00 1 $1,556.00 $0.00 Category Sub-Total $1,556.00 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-22 $1,002.00 1 $1,002.00 Phlebotomist 164AL-22 $375.00 2 $750.00 Category Sub-Total $1,752.00 F. INDIRECT COSTS $0.00 Category Sub-Total $0.00 GRANT TOTAL $50,000.00 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 8 of 15 State of California – Office of Traffic Safety GRANT AGREEMENT Schedule B-1 GRANT NUMBER PT22140 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. Collaborative DUI Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded Collaborative DUI Enforcement operations conducted by appropriate department personnel Benefits for 164al OT @ 1.45% - Medicare @ 1.45% 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. Collaborative Traffic Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded Collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations conducted by appropriate department personnel Traffic Safety Education - Overtime for grant funded traffic safety presentations or campaigns conducted by appropriate department personnel. Benefits for 402pt OT @ 1.45% - Medicare @ 1.45% 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. 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, reflective 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. Phlebotomist - To draw and collect blood samples from suspected DUI drivers on scene as evidence in support of DUI convictions in a court of law. INDIRECT COSTS - STATEMENTS/DISCLAIMERS 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 9 of 15 There will be no program income generated from this grant. 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. 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 10 of 15 State of California – Office of Traffic Safety GRANT AGREEMENT Exhibit A GRANT NUMBER PT22140 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS (23 U.S.C. Chapter 4; Sec. 1906, Pub. L. 109-59, As Amended By Sec. 4011, Pub. L. 114-94) The officials named on the grant agreement, certify by way of signature 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 • Sec. 1906, Pub. L. 109-59, as amended by Sec. 4011, Pub. L. 114-94 • 23 CFR part 1300 – Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs • 2 CFR part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards • 2 CFR part 1201 – Department of Transportation, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards NONDISCRIMINATION (applies to subrecipients as well as States) The State highway safety agency will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulations 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 expanding 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 parts 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 • 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 Subgrantee- • 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, 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 11 of 15 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 sub agreement 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) 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 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 12 of 15 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 other 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. 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 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 13 of 15 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. (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 in to. 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 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 14 of 15 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. T he 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: 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 7/26/2021 10:45:00 AM Page 15 of 15 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 f or 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 traffic 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.