RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2026 CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, increased traffic enforcement has been established as a priority for the City of Salinas; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program is to identify and arrest drivers who are operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, target repeat DUI offenders, target distracted drivers and address other traffic problems throughout the City of Salinas shown to be the proximate cause of injury collisions by using “best practice strategies.” The program strategies include DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols and other methods; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has been awarded a grant of $85,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), contingent upon City’s good-faith effort to implement the 1-year grant by October 1, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the acceptance of the 2026 OTS-STEP Grant funding in the amount of $85,000 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 establishment of the 2026 OTS-STEP Grant revenue appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $85,000 and establishment of the corresponding expense appropriation of $85,000 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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