RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2027 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) WHEREAS, increased traffic enforcement has been established as a priority for the City of Salinas; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the OTS 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 such as DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, and other methods; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has been awarded a grant of $83,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) 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) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the amount of $83,000; and Delegation of authority to the City Manager and Finance Director to execute all necessary grant-related documents; and Establishment of the 2027 OTS-STEP Grant expense appropriation and corresponding revenue budget of up to $83,000 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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