STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
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11/12/2024
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Date: November 12, 2024
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police - Lancaster Police Department Subject: Accept California Highway Patrol FY 24/25 CTFGP Education Grant Recommendations:
1. Accept California Highway Patrol CTFGP Education Grant in the amount of $312,810.00 to revenue account 23030000.4998
2. Appropriate $312,810.00 to expenditure account 23030000.5656, for the implementation of programs funded by the CHP CTFGP Education Grant and purchase of supplies, services, and equipment.
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all contracts, amendments, and associated documents, including memoranda of agreement, and other agreements necessary or appropriate to implement and expend up to $312,810.00 in accordance with the Funding Agreement Between California Highway Patrol and the City of Lancaster, subject to City Attorney approval.
G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
No impact to general fund. This project is grant funded.
Background:
For fiscal year 2023-2024 the City of Lancaster received an award in the amount of $282,000.00 through the California Highway Patrol to educate the community of the dangers of impaired driving. Through the funding period, the team was able to successfully educate the community at an excess of 30 community engagement events, collaborative presentations at high schools within 1 6
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the City of Lancaster, and successfully launch a digital campaign via an interdepartmental collaboration with the Communications team.
In June of 2024 the City was awarded $312,810.00 for a second year of funding. The efforts of the campaign will continue to educate all demographics of the dangers of impaired driving. This will be done by collaborating with an array of local community partners, and attendance at events where alcohol is consumed. Additionally, efforts are strongly focused on educating youth in high schools throughout the Antelope Valley. All efforts will aim to reduce impaired driving incidents, via community engagement, digital marketing, collaborative partnerships, and informal presentations.
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Attachment:
State of California Department of California Highway Patrol Grant Agreement – Award Number 17863
Resolution No. 24-28