RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2026 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF SAFETY GRANT FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM WHEREAS, the purpose of the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (PBSP) Grant 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 $195,000 in Federal funds from OTS for the PBSP for the program period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ecology Action has a successful history performing OTS-PBSP Grant activities in Salinas, and is well equipped to perform the service for the 2026 OTS-PBSP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the acceptance of the 2026 OTS-PBSP Grant in the amount of $195,000 and further authorizes the City Manager and Finance Director to execute all grant agreements and amendments without further City Council action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the establishment of the 2026 OTS-PBSP Grant revenue appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $195,000 and establishment of the corresponding expense appropriation in the amount of $195,000 to support grant activities.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of September 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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