CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 8
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: July 27, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Matthew Goodman, Detective Sergeant
Jim Munro, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Resolution to Accept the 2026 CHP Cannabis DUI Enforcement Grant Award
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution authorizing the City of Grover Beach to accept the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $68,507.17 from the California Highway Patrol for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement and authorize the Chief of Police to execute all necessary documents related to the grant agreement.
BACKGROUND
The Grover Beach Police Department has applied for and been awarded funding through the California Highway Patrol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. This program supports local law enforcement efforts to reduce impaired driving related to cannabis use.
For FY 2026-27, the City of Grover Beach has been awarded $68,507.17 in grant funding. These funds will be used to support increased DUI enforcement efforts and equipment purchases related to cannabis-impaired driving. The grant award will allow the Police Department to enhance its enforcement capabilities by funding additional DUI checkpoints, and saturation patrols. It will also cover the purchase of equipment for the traffic enforcement unit.
Specifically, the department will make the following investments with the award:
• Officer overtime for traffic enforcement operations targeting impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving.
• Data-driven deployment of resources to high-collision areas within the city. • Purchase high intensity portable lighting to aid Traffic Enforcement.
These targeted enforcement and education activities are expected to reduce collisions, improve roadway safety, and support the City’s overall goal of protecting residents and visitors.
If approved by the Council, the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant requires the signature of the Chief of Police to enter a contract for acceptance of the funds. The funds approved by the grant must be utilized before June 30, 2027. The City does not have a matching funds requirement for this grant; however, the funds for the grant are paid back to the City on a reimbursement basis. If accepted, the city will be reimbursed by the Department of California Highway Patrol on a quarterly basis for operational expenses related to this program.
Staff Report: Resolution to Accept the 2026 CHP Cannabis DUI Enforcement Grant Page 2 July 27, 2026
Multi-Year Goals
☒ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement
FISCAL IMPACT
The total grant award is $68,507.17, with no required City match. The funds will be administered through a separate grant account and used solely for the purposes outlined in the grant agreement.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Adopt the Resolution accepting the CHP Cannabis Grant in the amount of $68,507.17; or
2. Decline the CHP Cannabis Grant in the amount of $68,507.17; or
3. Provide alternate direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Grant Agreement from the Department of California Highway Patrol RESOLUTION NO. 26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,507.17 FOR DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE (DUI) ENFORCEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
WHEREAS, the State of California, through the California Highway Patrol, has made available funds from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for the purpose of supporting programs that reduce impaired driving caused by cannabis, cannabis combined with other drugs, and alcohol; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach has been awarded a grant in the amount of $68,507.17 to support Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement operations and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach desires to accept the grant award and enter into a grant agreement with the California Highway Patrol to fund and carry out these important public safety operations; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be reimbursed quarterly by the State of California’s Department of California Highway Patrol.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grover Beach does hereby:
SECTION 1. The submission of the application and acceptance of funds on behalf of the City of Grover Beach is ratified and approved.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Grover Beach hereby agrees to, and by this Resolution, does accept the sixty-eight thousand, five hundred seven dollars and seventeen cents ($68,507.17) in grant funds awarded to the City without further action of the City Council being required.
SECTION 3. The City of Grover Beach agrees to comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the Grant Agreement and the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute any agreements, assurances, or other documents required or necessary for acceptance of the grant funding.
On motion by __________, seconded by __________, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Attachment 1
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, this 27th day of July 2026. ___________________________________
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
Award Number
30906 ________________________________________________________________
1. GRANT TITLE
FY26/27 CTFGP Law Enforcement – Grover Beach Police Department
2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Grover Beach Police Department
3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
Grover Beach Police Department
4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2026 To: 06/30/2027
5. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
6. GRANT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.
The intent of the program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
7. FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $68,507.17
8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Grantee agrees to complete the Project, as described in the Project Description. The Grantee’s Grant Application, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Sections 1890.00-1890.27, are hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement by reference.
The parties hereto agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions of the following attachments:
• Schedule A – Project Description, Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives, and Method of Procedure • Schedule B – Detailed Budget Estimate
• Schedule B-1 – Budget Narrative
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 Grant Agreement is executed by the parties hereto.
9. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
A. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Name: James Munro III
Title: Chief of Police
Phone: (805) 473-4500
Address: 711 Rockaway Avenue
Grover Beach, CA 93433
E-Mail: [email protected]
__________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
B. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF CHP
Name: Elliotte Johnson Phone: (916) 843-4360
Title: Captain Fax: (916) 322-3169
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
__________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
C. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF CHP
Name: M. V. Fojas Phone: (916) 843-3531
Title: Commander Fax: (916) 322-3159
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
__________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
10. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL CONTACT TO RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS
Name: Nick Szamet
Title: Administrative Services Director
Phone: (805) 473-4500
Address: 154 South 8th Street
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Attachment 2
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grantee shall comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13 Section 1890, et seq. and all other Terms and Conditions noted in this Grant Agreement. Failure by the Grantee to comply may result in the termination of this Grant Agreement by the California Highway Patrol (hereafter referred to as State). The State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
A. EXECUTION
1. The State (the California Highway Patrol) hereby awards, to the Grantee, the sum of money stated on page one of this Grant Agreement. This funding is awarded to the Grantee to carry out the Project set forth in the Project Description and the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
2. The funding for this Grant Agreement is allocated pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B). The Grantee agrees that the State’s obligation to pay any sum under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon availability of funds disbursed from the California Cannabis Tax Fund to the State. If there is insufficient funding, the State shall have the option to either: 1) terminate this Grant Agreement; whereby, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Grant Agreement, or 2) negotiate a Grant Agreement Amendment to reduce the grant award and scope of work to be provided under this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee is not to commence or proceed with any work in advance of receiving notice that the Grant Agreement is approved. Any work performed by the Grantee in advance of the date of approval by the State shall be deemed volunteer work and will not be reimbursed by the State.
4. The Grantee agrees to provide any additional funding, beyond what the State has agreed to provide, pursuant to this Grant Agreement, and necessary to complete or carry out the Project, as described in this Grant Agreement. Any modification or alteration of this Grant Agreement, as set forth in the Grant Application submitted by the Grantee and on file with the State, must be submitted in writing thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the State for approval.
5. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project within the timeframe indicated in the Project Performance Period, which is on page one of this Grant Agreement.
B. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
1. The Grantee shall submit all reimbursements, progress, performance, and/or other required reports concerning the status of work performed in furtherance of this Grant Agreement on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the State.
2. The Grantee shall provide the State with a final report showing all Project expenditures, which includes all State and any other Project funding expended, within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee shall ensure all equipment which is purchased, maintained, operated, and/or developed is available for inspection by the State.
4. Equipment purchased through this Grant Agreement shall be used for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws, unless the Grantee is funding a portion of the purchased price not dedicated to impaired driving and that portion is not part of the Project costs.
Equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement must only be used for approved Projectrelated purposes, unless otherwise approved by the State in writing.
5. Prior to disposition of equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall notify the State via e-mail, and by telephone, by calling the California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
C. PROJECT TERMINATION
1. Grantee or the State may terminate this Grant Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project. Once the Project has commenced, this Grant Agreement may only be terminated if the party withdrawing provides thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to withdraw.
a. If by reason of force majeure the performance hereunder is delayed or prevented, then the term end date may be extended by mutual consent for the same amount of time of such delay or prevention. The term “force majeure” shall mean any fire, flood, earthquake, or public disaster, strike, labor dispute or unrest, embargo, riot, war, insurrection or civil unrest, any act of God, any act of legally constituted authority, or any other cause beyond the Grantee’s control which would excuse the Grantee’s performance as a matter of law. b. Grantee agrees to provide written notice of an event of force majeure under this Grant Agreement within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such event, and within ten (10) calendar days after the termination of such event, unless the force majeure prohibits Grantee from reasonably giving notice within this period. Grantee will give such notice at the earliest possible time following the event of force majeure.
2. Any violations of law committed by the Grantee, misrepresentations of Project information by the Grantee to the State, submission of falsified documents by the Grantee to the State, or failure to provide records by the Grantee to the State when requested for audit or site visit purposes may be cause for termination. If the Project is terminated for the reasons described in this paragraph, the State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
3. The State may terminate this Grant Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Grantee fail to perform the requirements of this Grant Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. Furthermore, the Grantee, upon termination, shall return grant funds not expended by the Grantee as of the date of termination.
4. If this Grant Agreement is terminated, the State may choose to exclude the Grantee from future Grant Opportunities.
D. FINANCIAL RECORDS
1. The Grantee agrees the State, or their designated representative, shall have the right to review and to copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Grant Agreement. Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated or required by law. Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right for the State to audit all records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Grant Agreement.
E. HOLD HARMLESS
1. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officials, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all Grantee’s staff, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, agency, firm, corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Grantee in performance of this Grant Agreement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
F. NONDISCRIMINATION
1. The Grantee agrees to comply with State and federal laws outlawing discrimination, including, but not limited to, those prohibiting discrimination because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, political affiliation, position in a labor dispute, age, marital status, and denial of statutorily-required employmentrelated leave. (GC 12990 [a-f] and CCR, Title 2, Section 8103.) G. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
1. The Grantee assures the State it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) H. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
1. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
ii. The person's or Organization/Agency's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. c. Every employee who works on the Project will:
i. Receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement. ii. Agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Grant Agreement.
2. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Grant Agreement, or termination of this Grant Agreement, or both, and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future Grant Agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred:
a. The Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements, as noted above. (GC 8350 et seq.)
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1. All law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall comply with California law regarding racial profiling. Specifically, law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall not engage in the act of racial profiling, as defined in California Penal Code Section 13519.4.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
J. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION
1. The Grantee is advised and made aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Grant Agreement, (refer to Labor Code Section 3700).
K. GRANT APPLICATION INCORPORATION
1. The Grantee agrees the Grant Application and any subsequent changes or additions approved or required by the State is hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement.
L. STATE LOBBYING
1. The Grantee is advised that none of the funds provided under this Grant Agreement may 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 by this Grant Agreement, from engaging in direct communications with the state or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary state and/or local practice.
M. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES
1. The Grantee represents and warrants that:
a. It is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, has, or will have the requisite power, authority, licenses, permits, and the like necessary to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and as contemplated in this Grant Agreement, and will, at all times, lawfully conduct its business in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
b. It is not a party to any Grant Agreement, written or oral, creating obligations that would prevent it from entering into this Grant Agreement or satisfying the terms herein. c. If the Grantee is a Nonprofit Organization/Agency, it will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California taxexempt status. If the Grantee subcontracts with a Nonprofit as part of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall ensure the Nonprofit will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax-exempt status.
d. All of the information in its Grant Application and all materials submitted are true and accurate.
N. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION
1. Under the state laws, the Grantee shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
O. GRANTEE NAME CHANGE
1. Grantee agrees to immediately inform the State, in writing, of any changes to the name of the person within the Organization/Agency with delegated signing authority.
2. An Amendment is required to change the Grantee's name, as listed on this Grant Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change, the State will process the Amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said Amendment.
P. RESOLUTION
1. A county, city, district, or other local public body shall provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body, which by law, has authority to enter into a Grant Agreement, authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement.
Q. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204
1. This form shall be completed by all non-governmental Grantees.
R. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM
1. This form shall be completed by all Grantees.
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
1. This section serves to make the Grantee aware of specific provisions related to current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions regarding the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall contact the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) immediately for clarification.
2. Current State Employees:
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise, from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest, and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity, or enterprise is required, as a condition of regular state employment.
b. No officer or employee shall contract on their own behalf, as an independent Grantee, with any state agency to provide goods or services.
3. Former State Employees:
a. For the two-year period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which they engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements, or any part of the decision-making process relevant to this Grant Agreement while employed in any capacity by any state agency. b. For the 12-month period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if they were employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed Grant Agreement within the 12-month period prior to their leaving state service.
4. The authorized representative of the Grantee Organization/Agency, named within this Grant Agreement, warrants their Organization/Agency and its employees have no personal or financial interest and no present or past employment or activity, which would be incompatible with
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
participating in any activity related to this Grant Agreement. For the duration of this Grant Agreement, the Organization/Agency and its employees will not accept any gift, benefit, gratuity or consideration, or begin a personal or financial interest in a party who is associated with this Grant Agreement.
5. The Grantee Organization/Agency and its employees shall not disclose any financial, statistical, personal, technical, media-related, and/or other information or data derived from this Grant Agreement, made available for use by the State, for the purposes of providing services to the State, in conjunction with this Grant Agreement, except as otherwise required by law or explicitly permitted by the State in writing. The Grantee shall immediately advise the State of any person(s) who has access to confidential Project information and intends to disclose that information in violation of this Grant Agreement.
6. The Grantee will not enter into any Grant Agreement or discussions with third parties concerning materials described in paragraph five (5) prior to receiving written confirmation from the State that such third party has a Grant Agreement with the State, similar in nature to this one.
7. The Grantee warrants that only those employees who are authorized and required to use the materials described in paragraph 5 will have access to them.
8. If the Grantee violates any provisions in the above paragraphs, such action by the Grantee shall render this Grant Agreement void.
T. EQUIPMENT-USE TERMS
1. The Grantee agrees any equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement shall be used for impaired driving efforts.
2. Law Enforcement Projects:
a. Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices and Cannabis/Marijuana Breath Testing Equipment - The Grantee agrees to ensure all personnel using road-side drug testing equipment, including oral fluid drug testing devices and/or cannabis/marijuana breath testing devices, purchased with grant funds from this Grant Agreement, are trained to recognize alcohol and drug impairment.
At a minimum, personnel using these devices should receive Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training. These personnel are also encouraged to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Evaluator training. Prior to using these devices, the Grantee agrees to obtain permission from their local prosecutor’s office, establish a policy ensuring appropriate use, and require the staff using these devices to receive appropriate training, which may include training from the manufacturer. This will help ensure the equipment is used appropriately. The Grantee shall advise the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) of any legal challenges or other items of significance that may affect the use or legal acceptance of these devices.
Additionally, the State may request additional information about the performance of these devices, including information about their use, accuracy, and feedback from personnel using the devices.
b. Law Enforcement Vehicles – The Grantee agrees any law enforcement vehicles purchased with Grant funds, from this Grant Agreement, will be primarily used for the enforcement of driving under the influence laws and/or providing public education, related to the dangers of driving under the influence. Additionally, any vehicle purchased using funds from this Grant Agreement shall comply with all California Vehicle Code and California Code of Regulation requirements. The State may require the Grantee to mark these vehicles with a decal and/or emblem, indicating the vehicle is used for driving under the influence enforcement.
Schedule A
Grover Beach Police Department
The Grantor determined awards and adjustments based on the Project’s merit, operational scale, compliance with the Request for Application (RFA), and program regulations. Certain activities or budget items proposed in Schedule A may have been deemed ineligible for funding. The final, binding list of authorized activities and expenses is set forth in Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate.
Project Description
The Grover Beach Police Department seeks funding to enhance nighttime traffic safety, improve impaired driving enforcement, and strengthen crash investigation capability within the Grover Beach service area. This project supports the public safety mission of the California Highway Patrol by improving roadway incident visibility, protecting responding personnel, and increasing deterrence of drug- and alcohol-impaired driving.
A significant portion of serious traffic collisions and enforcement operations occur during nighttime or lowvisibility conditions, creating hazardous working environments for officers and increasing risk to motorists.
Professional portable scene lighting manufactured by Fox Fury will allow rapid establishment of clearly illuminated work zones during crash investigations and DUI enforcement operations.
The program combines targeted impaired driving enforcement with improved crash scene visibility and documentation. Measurable outcomes include enhanced officer safety, improved investigative efficiency, reduced roadway disruption, and increased enforcement effectiveness.
The requested equipment represents a durable long-term investment that will remain in service for many years, ensuring sustained public safety benefit beyond the grant period.
Problem Statement
The department is responsible for traffic enforcement, DUI enforcement, and collision investigation within a jurisdiction that serves both a residential population and a substantially larger regional travel population driven by tourism, commuting, and commercial activity. The city functions as a regional access point to the Oceano Dunes Vehicular Recreation Area and experiences sustained high traffic volumes year-round.
This dynamic environment increases exposure to impaired driving risk, particularly during peak travel periods, holidays, and regional events. Cannabis legalization and evolving social perceptions regarding drug use have further complicated impairment detection and crash investigation.
Drug-impaired collisions present complex investigative and evidentiary challenges, requiring thorough scene documentation and safe working conditions. Many of these incidents occur during nighttime or low-visibility conditions where limited illumination increases risk to officers and may compromise evidence identification and documentation.
Traditional documentation methods can require extended roadway closures and create hazardous working environments. Insufficient lighting increases exposure to passing traffic, reduces operational efficiency, and may impact investigative quality.
Without professional portable illumination equipment, the department’s ability to safely and efficiently investigate impaired driving collisions, preserve evidence, and support enforcement operations is limited.
Cannabis- and drug-impaired driving collisions impose significant human and economic costs, including injury, loss of life, and strain on emergency response resources. Improved nighttime operational capability is necessary to address these risks and support effective traffic safety enforcement.
Nighttime roadway incidents present elevated operational hazards for law enforcement personnel and motorists. Limited visibility increases the likelihood of secondary collisions, delays evidence documentation, and prolongs roadway closures.
Impaired driving enforcement and collision response frequently occur during hours of darkness. Existing lighting resources do not provide sufficient uniform illumination for large-scale scene management or detailed investigative work.
Schedule A
Operational consequences of inadequate illumination include:
• Increased responder exposure to traffic hazards
• Reduced efficiency in crash documentation
• Extended roadway closure duration
• Increased public safety risk
The department lacks professional-grade portable lighting systems capable of rapidly illuminating large incident areas under field conditions. Acquisition of high-intensity portable lighting is necessary to improve officer safety, investigative accuracy, and enforcement effectiveness.
Professional portable scene lighting is required to support safe and effective crash investigation and impaired driving enforcement during nighttime and low-visibility conditions.
High-intensity portable lighting will:
• Provide uniform illumination for crash scene documentation • Improve officer and responder safety
• Enhance evidence detection and preservation
• Support nighttime DUI checkpoint operations
• Improve traffic control and scene management
• Reduce investigative delays caused by poor visibility Reliable scene illumination is a critical operational safety resource that supports accurate crash investigation, effective enforcement, and protection of personnel and the public.
Performance Measures/Scope of Work (Proposed Solution)
10 DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1=1, Q2=3, Q3=3, Q4=3): Aim to reduce DUI/DUID deaths by 10%, which will improve roadway safety in the community.
2 DUI Checkpoint (Q1=1, Q3=1): Aim to reduce DUI/DUID by 15%, which will reduce the number of impaired drivers in the community.
1 Lighting Package (Q1 = Purchase, Q2 = Receive, Q2-Q4 = Use during DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols) Adequate illumination is essential for safe and effective DUI checkpoint and DUI saturation patrol operations. Proper lighting allows officers to clearly observe drivers, identify signs of impairment, conduct field investigations, and manage traffic flow. Insufficient lighting increases the risk of missed indicators of impairment, reduces operational visibility, and creates safety hazards for officers, motorists, and emergency personnel operating in active traffic environments.
Project Performance Evaluation
PROGRAM GOALS
Goal 1 — Reduce drug- and alcohol-impaired driving incidents. Increase visible enforcement and deterrence through targeted DUI operations.
Goal 2 — Improve identification and prosecution of impaired drivers. Enhance investigative quality through improved crash scene visibility and documentation.
Goal 3 — Improve roadway safety and reduce injury collisions. Strengthen enforcement and incident response capability to reduce crash severity.
Goal 4 — Strengthen public awareness and deterrence. Increase visibility of enforcement and consequences of impaired driving.
Schedule A
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Enforcement Operations
1. Conduct targeted DUI saturation patrols during high-risk periods.
2. Conduct DUI checkpoints using high-visibility enforcement strategies.
Crash Investigation and Evidence Collection
3. Deploy professional scene lighting for nighttime crash investigations.
4. Improve documentation efficiency and accuracy.
5. Produce clear investigative documentation suitable for court presentation.
Public Safety Outcomes
6. Increase detection and enforcement of impaired driving violations.
7. Improve officer safety during nighttime operations.
8. Support successful prosecution through improved evidence quality.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Operational Outputs
• Number of DUI saturation patrols conducted
• Number of DUI checkpoints conducted
• Number of nighttime crash scenes illuminated
• Number of enforcement operations supported by lighting Safety Outcomes
• Reduction in hazardous working conditions observed
• Reduction in roadway closure duration when measurable • Improved scene visibility and traffic control effectiveness Enforcement Outcomes
• Number of impaired driving arrests
• Number of drug impairment evaluations conducted
Program Accountability
• Equipment utilization tracking
• Supervisory performance review
• Quarterly reporting
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Program Oversight
The Traffic Safety Unit will manage enforcement scheduling, equipment deployment, performance monitoring, and reporting compliance.
Equipment Deployment
Lighting systems will be assigned to trained traffic investigators and deployed for nighttime crash scenes, DUI checkpoints, and low-visibility enforcement operations.
Schedule A
Training
Personnel will receive instruction on equipment operation, scene lighting deployment, and safety procedures.
Enforcement Operations
Targeted enforcement will be conducted during high-risk periods and locations associated with elevated impaired driving activity.
Crash Investigation
Investigators will deploy portable lighting to ensure accurate documentation, evidence preservation, and safe scene management.
Data Collection
Program activity will be documented through standardized reporting and supervisory review.
Timeline
Quarter 1: Procurement, training, operational planning
Quarters 2–4: Enforcement operations and equipment deployment Quarters 2–4: Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
Program Sustainability
Equipment acquired through this program will remain in long-term service as part of standard traffic investigation and enforcement operations. The department will absorb ongoing maintenance and training costs within existing operational budgets. Replacement components and future upgrades will be pursued through municipal funding or future grants if necessary.
Integration into standard operating procedures ensures continued utilization without reliance on additional grant funding.
Administrative Support
The department is a full-service municipal law enforcement agency with trained personnel, established traffic safety operations, and administrative staff experienced in grant management. Sworn personnel possess extensive training in impaired driving detection and collision investigation. Supervisory leadership provides operational oversight and ensures compliance with grant requirements.
The agency has the organizational structure, staffing, and operational capacity necessary to successfully implement and sustain this program.
Schedule B
Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
30906 Grover Beach Police Department $68,507.17
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Personnel
DUI Checkpoint $20,870.40
DUI Saturation Patrol $19,566.00
Category Sub-Total $40,436.40
Equipment
DUI Checkpoint Lighting $28,070.77
Category Sub-Total $28,070.77
Grant Total $68,507.17
Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Grover Beach Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.
Personnel
DUI Checkpoint
$20,870.40
128 Total Hours = Total Cost $20,870.40. 8 Officer/SPO/SGT = $10,435.20 per event x 2 events = $20,870.40 for this activity. Officer/SPO/SGT (8) @ $163.05/hour (OT), 8 hours to staff the event = $10435.20 x 2 events = $20,870.40. Total personnel cost for this activity = $20,870.40, all rates include benefits.
DUI Saturation Patrol
$19,566.00
120 Total Hours = Total cost $19,566.00. 2 Officer/SPO/SGT = $1,956.60 per event x 10 events = $19,566.00 for this activity. Officer/SPO/SGT (2) @ $163.05/hour (OT), 6 hours to staff the event = $1,956.60 x 10 events = $19,566.00. Total personnel cost for this activity = $19,566.00, all rates include benefits.
Equipment
DUI Checkpoint Lighting
$28,070.77
1- 4 FoxFury Nomad 360 Scene Light 200-900 or similar style of law enforcement lighting Total $8,999.96 2- 2 FoxFury Nomad Transformer Scene Lights 200-1200. Triple the amount of output as the Nomad 360 scene lights. 1.5 times taller too. For large scale scene. Or similar style of law enforcement lighting. Total $12,599.95 3- 10 FoxFury 301-004 clip on lights for each officer/SPO/SGT to utilize on DUI Salutration Patrols, DUI Checkpoints or any Traffic Enforcement activities or similar style of law enforcement lighting. Total $337.44 4- 2 FoxFury Diffuser Lens for Nomand Prime to diffuse scene lighting area. 85-050. Total $26.98 5- Sales Tax for FoxFury Products Total $2,506.50
6- 2 FoxFury Light Diffuser Cap for the Nomad Prime 850-080 to use lights for beacons Total $179.98 7- 6 FoxFury 850-200-800 protective bags for the Nomand and Prime Lighting systems. Total $539.95 8- 2 FoxFury Spot Light Prime Portable Scene Lights 200-800 or similar style of law enforcement lighting Total $2,879.98