City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 18, 2022
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Accept Grant Funds from County of Monterey for the Safe Travels Via Salinas (STVS)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that your City Council:
• Accept $13,088 in grant funds County of Monterey Health Department (MCHD) Safe Travels Via Salinas (STVS) grant to further the efforts to reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities due to collision by providing further pedestrian safety education; and • Amend the FY 2021-2022 Budget (Fund 100) by increasing revenues by $13,088 in Grant Proceeds (Object Code 5637).
BACKGROUND
The City of Gonzales continues to work collaboratively to reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities due to collisions. Safe Travels Via Salinas (STVS) is a program within the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD). The purpose of STVS is to work with local partners and communities to reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities due to collisions. MCHD will collaborate with the City of Gonzales to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety education to youth and community members in the City of Gonzales.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
If the City Council does not accept this new funding, the collaborative funding from the Monterey County Health Department Safe Travels Via Salinas program will not be accessible to us. The added capacity that the STVS program provided to the City and its residents is instrumental in so many ways and their impact goes beyond expectations.
AGENDA
ITEM
13 As a result of accepting these new grant monies, the City will continue to participate in STVS program allowing the county to continue providing critical support for the community in the fight to reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities due to collisions.
Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: This program will support the community in maintaining a safe environment for students, parents, and teachers, and continue to provide funding for the critical infrastructure we are currently relying on.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.
Explain: Please see explanation below for vision.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to insure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Explain: Please see explanation below for vision.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment Yes No X N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: This program supports our public safety efforts by maintaining a safe road for the community, reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities due to collisions. The MCHD will also work with the schools and students’ parents to ensure they are aware of pedestrian safety.
ALTERNATIVES
If your City Council does not accept the $13,088 funding, the City would be limited in continuing to support and promote Pedestrian Safety being made available, the level of education; and support to reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities due to collisions would be impacted.
BUDGET IMPACT
Accepting this grant would increase the FY 2021-2022 City Budget by $13,088, so an amendment to the current budget is necessary.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that your City Council:
• Accept $13,088 in grant funds County of Monterey Health Department (MCHD) Safe Travels Via Salinas (STVS) grant to further the efforts to reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities due to collision by providing further pedestrian safety education; and • Amend the FY 2021-2022 Budget (Fund 100) by increasing revenues by $13,088 in Grant Proceeds (Object Code 5637).
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A to the Agreement