RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2027 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM (PBSP) WHEREAS, increased pedestrian and bicycle safety education is a priority for the City of Salinas; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the 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 $100,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (PBSP) for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the following:
Acceptance of the 2027 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (PBSP) Grant in the amount of $100,000; and Delegation of authority to the City Manager and Finance Director to execute all necessary grant-related documents; and Establishment of the 2027 OTS-PBSP Grant expense appropriation and corresponding revenue budget of up to $100,000 to support grant activities.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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