RESOLUTION NO. ______________ (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2025
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM WHEREAS, Salinas has a high rate of vehicle collisions annually, with a large number involving pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, Salinas has great potential for walking and biking, and children and youth need education and support to do so safely; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program is to reduce the number of injuries and deaths of pedestrians and bicyclists in traffic collisions through classroom education, bicycle rodeos, community events, presentations, and workshops; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has been awarded a grant of $170,831 from OTS for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, contingent upon City’s good-faith effort to implement the 1-year, grant, by October 1, 2024.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the acceptance of the 2025 OTS-PBSP grant funding in the amount of $170,831 and further authorizes the execution of all grant acceptance documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the establishment of the 2025 OTS-PBSP Grant appropriation of up to $170,831 and corresponding revenue budget for grant activities.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of September 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk