RESOLUTION NO. ____-2023
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2023-24 (BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2023/24-02) ACCOUNT NO. 110-4200-3318 FOR A FULLY FUNDED CHP-DUI ENFORCEMENT GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO EXECUTE THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs represents a significant public safety risk accompanied by significant financial costs to the public for DUI-related traffic collisions; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg has a per capita driving under the influence arrest rate over seven times higher than the California average; and WHEREAS, 34.3% of driving fatalities in Mendocino County involve alcohol impairment with that trend increasing while being 27.7% higher that the State average; and WHEREAS, the small size of the Fort Bragg Police Department requires that all Officers be adequately trained in successfully recognizing and investigating incidents of driving under the influence; and WHEREAS, the Fort Bragg Police Department believes preventing incidents of driving under the influence requires both preventative education and proactive enforcement; and WHEREAS, in June of 2023, the Fort Bragg Police Department was awarded $46,549.56 by the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) to conduct a three-pronged approach to reducing DUI and DUI collisions; and WHEREAS, that funding allows for the purchase of two changeable message sign boards, staff time for eight DUI saturation enforcement events, staff time for four public education events, and staff time for additional Officers to attend State-certified DUI standard and advanced training; and WHEREAS, the unique and multi-pronged approach to DUI prevention and enforcement will produce data which will be made available to researchers and law enforcement agencies across the nation; and WHEREAS, based on the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The adjustments to the FY 2023-24 Budget as shown in Exhibit B, are necessary to cover the costs of the CHP DUI grant.
The costs associated with this project are fully reimbursable through the grant.
The City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with the Department of California Highway Patrol for an amount not to exceed $46,549.56.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby amend the previously adopted FY 2023-24 Budget to incorporate the changes enumerated in Exhibit B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg authorizes the execution of a contract with the Department of California Highway Patrol for an amount not to exceed $46,549.56.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember ________, seconded by Councilmember ________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 10th day of July 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cristal Munoz
Acting City Clerk
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