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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-77
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION BY THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,748.
SECTION 1:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
hereby authorize the Police Department to apply for and accept the State of California Office of
Traffic Safety STEP Grant in the amount of$197,748.
SECTION 2:
That the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorize the Police Department to obligate and expend the Office of Traffic Safety
STEP Grant funds in the amount of $197,748, if awarded, as outlined in the attached grant
application and line-item budget.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION BY THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,748.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a joint regular meeting thereof,
held on the 17th day of March
, 2008, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members
Abstain
Absent
Ayes Nays
X
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X
X
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X
X
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ESTRADA
BAXTER
BRINKER
DERRY
KELLEY
JOHNSON
McCAMMACK
a~1J. ~
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this ~ 5raay of March
, 2008.
Approved as to form:
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL A. BILLDT - CHIEF OF POLlCE
(
P.O. Box 1559. San Bernardino. CA92402-1559
909.384.5742
www.sbcity.org
SM
January 30, 2008
Mr. Christopher Murphy
California Office of Traffic Safety
7000 Franklin Blvd. Suite 440
Sacramento, CA 95823-1899
Dear Mr. Murphy:
On behalf of the men and women of the San Bernardino Police Department I would like to present
this grant concept package to your office for consideration. The San Bernardino Police Department has
enjoyed the support of the Office of Traffic Safety for several years now through a number of regular and
mini-grant programs. As a result of this relationship and through your support we have been able to
positively. impact issues ranging from occupant protection and pedestrian safety to impaired driving
enforcement in our community.
The City of San Bernardino is in the midst of a growth cycle and there is a commitment by the
leaders in City government to increase staffing and resources to the Police Department to deal with issues
that our community faces. The funding requested in this proposal will be an important element in dealing
with these issues. If approved by your office, this concept package will have a positive impact toward
traffic safety in our community and will help further our efforts and goals related toward traffic safety in
San Bernardino.
In closing, I would like to sincerely thank the professional staff at the Office of Traffic Safety for
your support to the San Bernardino Police Department and your commitment to improving traffic safety in
our community as well as in the State of California. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to
contact my office. Additionally, Sergeant Raymond King of our traffic unit is well versed in this concept
package and will be available to assist in any manner possible regarding this proposal. Sergeant King can
be reached at (909) 384-5735.
Sincerely,
~iLaP-
Michael A. Billdt, Chief of Police
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LEADERS IN SE'ITING TIlE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA . OFFICF~: OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
OTS-136 STEP Overtime
(Rev. I ] /07)
Agency Name:
Department:
Proposal Title:
Grants Made Easy
Coversheet for Traffic Safety Proposals
Federal Fiscal Year 2009
San Bernardino
(3610)
Police Department
Does your city contract law
enforcement personnel from the
county Sheriff's office?
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STE~P)
DYES
[I] NO
Proposal Summary:
(Summarize grant goals and objectives. Maximum 750 characters--about 100 words)
To reduce the persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes. "best practice" strategies will be conducted on an overtime
basis. The funded strategies include DUlIDriver's License checkpoints and DUl saturation patrols. This program will also develop a
"Hot Sheet" program. Court "stings" operations will focus on nUl offenders with suspended or revoked driver licenses who get
behind the wheel after leaving court. These strategies are designed to earn media attention thus enhancing the overall deterrent
effect.
First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Address 1:
Address 2:
Address 3:
City:
State:
me #:
~ AX #:
E-mail:
King
Sergeant
7 ] 0 N. D Street
San Bernardino
Zip Code: 9240]
909-384-5791 Ext.:
909-388-4902
kina ra(evsbcity.Oli
FFY 2009 Proposal - Coversheet
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GRANT No: TBD
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT TITLE: SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
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AGENCY: SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT (3610)
PROPOSED BEGINNING DATE: 10/1/08
PROPOSED ENDING DATE: 9/30/09
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
U sing local data (not OTS Rankings or SWITRS), complete the table below.
Collision Type 2004 2005 2006
Collisions Victims Collisions Victims Collisions
Fatal 24 26 22 25 22
Injury 1029 1642 1392 1420 1181
. Fatal Injury Killed Injured Fatal Injury Killed Injured Fatal Injury
Alcohol Involved 10 119 10 119 4 89 6 140 8 81
Hit & Run 1 115 1 188 2 161 2 235 0 127
Nighttime 4 138 5 236 5 526 6 526 8 403
(2100-0259 hours)
Killed
11
o
10
Victims
26
1202
Injured
126
154
403
Please provide detailed answers to the following questions as part of the Problem Statement:
How many sobriety checkpoints did your department conduct between October 1, 2006 and
September 30, 2007? (Include checkpoints from all funding sources, i.e. OTS grants or mini-grants, and
department funded)
14 nUl checkpoints and 18 saturation patrols were conducted, which were all funded by OTS grant monies.
2. What is the average number ofDUI arrests and vehicles impounded per checkpoint?
The average number ofDUI arrests was five and the average number of vehicle impounds was 20.
3. What percent of your total DUI arrests between October 1,2006 and September 30,2007 were made as a
result of a collision? .
34% of all DUI arrests were made at collision scenes.
4. What percent of your total fatal and injury collisions October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007 occurred at
intersections?
35% of all fatal and injury collisions occurred at intersections.
5. Describe the problem caused by red light running in your city.
Red light violations do account for a good portion of collision factors in our community. The City has
entered a contract with Nestor Traffic Systems to use video enforcement to address red light violations.
Currently, we have three intersections in the City that are operating in an enforcment mode. In 2007 a total
of 12,451 citations were issued. A fourth intersection has been added and will be operating in an
enforcment mode by the end of January 2008.
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6. Is illegal street racing a problem in your city? If illegal street racing is a problem in your city, has your
department received training through San Diego Police Department's "DragNet" program on how to
conduct inspections of vehicles suspected of being equipped with illegal street equipment?
There have been some instances of street racing related collisions and fatalities within our community. We
also have a large population of vehicles that have the illegal modifications that are frequently associated
with the street racing scene. We also have a serious auto theft problem that may be somewhat attributed to
the street racing scene. What we do not know is the lack of specific locations where these illegal street
races take place. When they do occur in our community they are usually in different locations making it
difficult for us in law enforcement to plan enforcement stings on these groups. Several officers have
received training through the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) on the illegal modification violations that
we would be observing and how to best address those violations. This training was provided directly by
BAR and not through the San Diego Police Department's 'DragNet' program. Our officers could benefit
from the training provided because of the theft element in this industry and the ability to know what to look
for in stolen parts/engines/cars.
7. What are your primary collision factors?
A majority of our primary collision factors are related to speed violations, red light/stop sign violations, and
right-of-way violations.
Seat belt citations make up what percent of all hazardous citations issued?
Seat belt citations make up 12% of all hazardous citations issued.
9. What is your current administrative recovery fee for vehicles impounded for up to 30 days and how much of
the fee goes to the General Fund vs. a special Traffic Offender account? How is it used?
Our current administrative recover fee for vehicles impounded for up to 30-days is $175. $55 of that money
collected goes into a special account designated to continue/further our grant goals and objectives from the
past. The remaining $120 goes to the General Fund.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Goals: Goals serve as the foundation upon which the grant is built. Goals are what you hope to accomplish by
implementing a traffic safety grant program.
1. To reduce the number of persons killed in traffic collisions.
2. To reduce the number of person injured in traffic collisions.
3. To reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved collisions.
4. To reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved collisions.
5. To reduce hit & run fatal collisions.
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6. To reduce hit & run injury collisions.
7. To reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) fatal collisions.
8. To reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) injury collisions.
9. To reduce fatal collisions at intersections.
10. To reduce injury collisions at intersections.
11. To reduce fatal collisions involving red light runners.
12. To reduce injury collisions involving red light runners.
13. To reduce fatal collisions where unsafe speed was the primary collision factor.
14. To reduce injury collisions where unsafe speed was the primary collision factor.
15. To increase seat belt use.
Objectives: Objectives are the tasks or activities undertaken during the grant period to make the goals a reality.
Objectives are designed to move you closer to achieving your overall goals. Objectives are used to measure a
grantee's success.
1. To issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15,2008. The press releases
and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be forwarded to the OTS Public Information Officer at
pio@ots.ca.gov and copy the OTS Coordinator for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the
release.
2. To use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: "Funding for this
program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National
Highway T~affic Safety Administration."
3. To email OTSatpio@ots.ca.gov and copy the OTS Coordinator draft press releases for OTS approval
for all grant funded operations at least 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release.
4. To submit applications for the California Law Enforcement Challenge
http://www.cho.ca.gov/clec/index.html by the deadline of March 31,2009 OTS and
California Law Enforcement Challenge
OTS-38b STEP Overtime
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P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001
Attention: Special Projects Section (052)
5. To conduct seat belt usage surveys during September 2009. (A pre-agreement survey will be required to
determine the base year seat belt use rate. Go to http://www.ots.ca.gov/Grants/files/pdf/seatbelt/belt.pdf
for survey methodology and forms.)
6. To conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) training for -.lL officers by March 31,2009.
7. To conduct ~ DUI/DL checkpoints by September 30, 2009.
Note: For combination DUI/DL checkpoints, departments must issue press releases that mention DL's
will be checked at the DUI/DL checkpoint. Also, according to the Attorney General's Office all
DUI/DL checkpoint operations must have signs reading "DUIIDriver's License Checkpoint Ahead."
To maximize effectiveness, it may be necessary to conduct a checkpoint operation at more than one
location on any given day/ night. Each checkpoint should be highly publicized and visible. No
occupant restraint citations will be issued at the checkpoints. OTS does not fund or support
independent DL checkpoints. Only on an exception basis and with OTS pre-approval, will OTS
fund checkpoint operations that begin prior to 1800 hours.
8. To conduct ~ DUI saturation patrols by September 30,2009.
9. To conduct -L special enforcement operations targeting red light running enforcement by September
30, 2009.
10. To conduct -L special enforcement operations at or near intersections with a disproportionate number
of traffic collisions by September 30, 2009.
11. To conduct -L special enforcement operations targeting drivers exhibiting excessive speed by
September 30, 2009.
12. To train ~ officers to properly conduct inspections of vehicles suspected of being equipped with
illegal street racing equipment by January 1, 2009.
13. To conduct -L special enforcement operations targeting vehicles suspected of being equipped with
illegal street racing equipment by September 30,2009.
14. To increase total department-wide seat belt citations as a percent of total hazardous or moving citations
issued by 10 percentage points from the FFY 2007 base year rate (October 1, 2006 - September 30,
2006) of 1906 % to 2096 % by September 30,2009.
OTS-38b STEP Overtime
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15. To develop a "Hot Sheet" program to notify patrol and traffic officers to be on the lookout for identified
repeat DUI offenders with suspended or revoked licenses as a result ofDUI convictions by December
31,2008. Updated Hot Sheets will be distributed to patrol and traffic officers every three to four weeks.
16. To conduct ~ "Court Sting" operations to cite individuals driving from court after having their
license suspended or revoked by September 30,2009.
17. To increase the total department-wide number of vehicles impounded (30 day holds) by 10 % from the
FFY 2007 base year total (October 1,2006 - September 30,2007) of3610 t03971 by September 30,
2009.
18. To increase the Department's enforcement index ~ points from the FFY 2007 base year rate (October 1,
2006 - September 30,2007) of20 to 28 by September 30, 2009.
Note: To determine your department's appropriate hazardous citation level analyze your traffic
enforcement index (total hazardous citations divided by fatal and injury collisions). Northwestern
University teaches that a minimum traffic enforcement index of25 is required to reach the citation
threshold of effectiveness in reducing traffic collisions. If your city has a large number of out-of-town
drivers, a traffic enforcement index in the 25-35 range may be more desirable. Out-of-town drivers are
generally not reached through education and voluntary compliance programs. The recommended traffic
enforcement index is a guide and not necessarily a rule.
NOTE: Nothing in this "agreement" shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a
particular police officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the
goals and objectives hereunder.
METHOD OF PROCEDURE:
Phase I: Program Preparation. Training. and Implementation (October 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008)
. The police department will develop operational plans to implement the "best practice" strategies
outlined in the objectives section.
. A draft news release will be submitted to OTS to announce the grant program.
. If necessary, an ordinance or resolution will be submitted to allow for the establishment of the "Vehicle
Impound Program" administrative tow fee.
. All training needed to implement the program will be conducted this quarter.
. All grant related purchases needed to implement the program will be made this quarter.
. A seat belt survey will be conducted in October to determine the base year seat belt use rate.
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. In order to develop the "Hot Sheets", research will be conducted to identify the "worst of the worst"
repeat DUI offenders with suspended or revoked licenses as a result ofDUI convictions. The Hot
Sheets may include the driver's name, last known address, DOB, description, current license status, with
the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. Hot Sheets will be updated and distributed to traffic
and patrol officers every three to four weeks.
. The police department will meet with appropriate court personnel to help develop an operational plan to
conduct court stings.
. Implementation of the STEP program will be accomplished by deploying on an overtime basis personnel
at high collision locations. DUVDriver's License checkpoint site locations will have a history of
significant alcohol involved collisions and/or DUI arrests.
Phase II: Community Awareness (Throughout Grant Period)
. The police department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to call
attention to the innovative program strategies and outcomes.
Phase III: Data Gathering and Analysis (Throughout Grant Period)
(. . The police department will submit a Quarterly Performance Report (QPR) and Quarterly Evaluation
Data Form, Schedule C within 30 days following each calendar quarter.
. The final QPR, Schedule C and Executive Summary are due to OTS by October 31,2009.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
The Office of Traffic Safety will use the QPR data to determine whether the grant was successful. OTS
will also select grants for monitoring reviews to ensure the accuracy of claimed costs. For example, OTS
will review claimed costs to ensure they are supported by time sheets, vouchers, invoices, purchases, etc.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
This program has full support of the city and every effort will be made to continue the activities after the
grant conclusion. The City Council has endorsed this grant by resolution.
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DETAILED BUDGET ESTIMATE
GRANT NO. TBD
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FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATES
COST CATEGORY FFY - 1
10/1/2008 TOTAL COST
Thru TO GRANT
A. PERSONNEL COSTS 9/30/2009
OVERTIME
DUI/DL Checkpoints $57,700.00 $57,700.00
DUI Saturation Patrols 67,100.00 67,100.00
Special Enforcement Operations 53,700.00 53,700.00
Court Stings 6,700.00 6,700.00
Overtime Benefits @ 1. 70% 3,148.00 3,148.00
Cate5!orv Sub-Total $188,348.00 $188,348.00
B. TRA VEL EXPENSE
In State $2,500.00 $2,500.00
Out of State 0.00
CateQ'orv Sub-Total $2,500.00 $2,500.00
C. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
NONE $0.00 $0.00
Cate20ry Sub-Total $0.00 $0.00
OTS-38d STEP Overtime
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DETAILED BUDGET ESTIMATE
GRANT NO. TBD
FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATES
COST CATEGORY FFY-I
10/1/2008 TOTAL COST
Thru TO GRANT
D. EQUIPMENT 9/30/2009
None $0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00 $0.00
E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS
PAS Mouthpieces $500.00 $500.00
Thermal Paper for automated citation books 1,400.00 1,400.00
Blood draws (In conjuction with enforcement 5,000.00 5,000.00
programs)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Category Sub-Total $6,900.00 $6,900.00
F. INDIRECT COSTS
NONE $0.00 $0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00 $0.00
GRANT TOTAL $197,748.00 $197,748.00
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PERSONNEL COSTS:
Overtime -
Budgeted grant activities will be conducted by agency personnel on an overtime basis. Grant funded
operations may be conducted by personnel such as an Officer, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal, Deputy,
Community Services Officer, Dispatcher etc., depending on the titles used by the agency. Personnel will be
deployed as needed to accomplish the grant goals and objectives.
Costs are estimated based on an overtime hourly rate range of$26.48/hr to $76.77/hr (NOTE: do not include
benefits in the overtime rate).
Overtime reimbursement (OT hourly rate and benefit) will reflect actual costs of the personnel conducting
the appropriate operation up to the maximum range specified.
0%
.25%
1.45%
%
%
Total Benefit Rate 1.7%
(Overtime benefits are usually between 9% - 18% of the hourly overtime rate.)
Maximum Overtime Benefit Rate[OTSl]
Social Security/FICA
Worker's Compensation
Medicare
TRAVEL EXPENSE:
In-State: --
Costs are included for appropriate staff to attend conferences and training events supporting the grants goals
and objectives and/or traffic safety. Funds may be used to attend OTS approved training. Anticipated travel
and events include local mileage for grant activities and meetings, the PTS Seminar, OTS Summit, and,
(Enter known conferences or required travel). All conferences, seminars or training not specifically
identified in the Schedule B-1, must be approved by OTS. All travel claimed would be at the agency
approved rate. Per Diem may not be claimed for meals provided at conferences when registration fee are
with OTS grant funds.
Out-Or-State:
Appropriate staff will attend (enter the name of the event and location if known) in support of the grant goals
and objectives. All out-of-state travel trips not included in the grant agreement must receive written approval
from OTS.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES:
None
EQUIPMENT:
Provide a brief narrative explanation and justification of equipment items requested on the Schedule B.
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None
OTHER DIRECT COSTS:
Provide a brief narrative explanation and justification of items requested on the Schedule B for Other Direct
Costs.
PAS mouthpieces are for the checkpoints and DUI enforcement programs operated under this grant
agreement.
Thermal paper is for our automated citation books that will be used when issuing citations during
enforcement programs under this grant.
Blood draws in conjunction with enforcement programs.
INDIRECT COSTS:
None
PROGRAM INCOME:
There will be no program income generated from this grant.
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