Item 290/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Chief El-Farra
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Police
Date: 8/11/2026
Subject: Approval to participate in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). (Grant Amount:
$302,100)(Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To obtain City Council authorization to participate in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant through the California O ffice of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Through the proposed grant, the City is eligible to receive $302,100 in state funds to purchase equipment, and implement DUI/CDL Checkpoints and Sele ctive Traffic Enforcement Operations.
BACKGROUND
The California Office of Traffic Safety awards grants to local law enforcement agencies for enforcement and education purposes. The mission of the California Office of Traffic Safety through the use of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program is to effectively administer traffic safety grants that deliver innovative programs and eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries on California roadways. This one -year grant begins October 1, 202 6 and ends September 30, 2027. The Garden Grove Police Department has applied for and received similar grants dating back to 1996.
DISCUSSION
The grant that was applied for this year focuses on the reduction of persons killed and injured in alcohol -involved crashes by using “best practice” strategies. These strategies include driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver’s License checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Know Your Limit Campaigns, Motorcycle Safety operations, Distracted Driving Enforcement, Traffic Safety Education Presentations, Traffic/Bicycle/Pedestrian Enforcement operations, Collaborative DUI and Traffic Enforcement operations, and Street Racing and Sideshow Enforcement. The Police and Finance departments will be responsible for providing the necessary reporting to fulfill the goals and objectives of the grant.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
The grant amount of the FY 202 6-27 OTS Step Grant is $ 302,100.00, and will be used to purchase equipment, and implement DUI/CDL Checkpoints and Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations. There is no local matching requirement, and therefore no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize participation in the F iscal Year 2026-27 OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP);
Approve additional appropriation in the amount of $302,100 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant in Fund 231, State Grants; and
Authorize the Police Chief, Finance Director, and Finance Manager , or authorized designees, to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the City.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Fiscal Year 2026-27 STEP Grant Agreement PT27065