State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
Award Number
30970
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1. GRANT TITLE
FY26/27 CTFGP Law Enforcement – San Mateo Police Department
2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
San Mateo Police Department
3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
San Mateo Police Department
4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2026 To: 06/30/2027
5. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
6. G RANT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.
The intent of the program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
7. FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $172,478.98
8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Grantee agrees to complete the Project, as described in the Project Description. The Grantee’s Grant Application, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Sections 1890.00- 1890.27, are hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement by reference.
The parties hereto agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions of the following attachments:
• Schedule A – Project Description, Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives, and Method of Procedure • Schedule B – Detailed Budget Estimate
• Schedule B-1 – Budget Narrative
We, the officials named below, hereby swear, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that we are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above-described Grant Terms and Conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Grant Agreement is executed by the parties hereto.
9. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
A. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Name: Ed Barberini
Title: Police Chief
Phone: (650) 522-7700
Address: 200 Franklin Parkway
San Mateo, CA 94403
E-Mail: [email protected]
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(Signature) (Date)
B. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF CHP
Name: Elliotte Johnson Phone: (916) 843-4360
Title: Captain Fax: (916) 322-3169
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
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(Signature) (Date)
C. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF CHP
Name: M. V. Fojas Phone: (916) 843-3531
Title: Commander Fax: (916) 322-3159
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
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(Signature) (Date)
10. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL CONTACT TO RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS
Name: Tricia Toomey
Title: Business Manager
Phone: (650) 522-7700
Address: 200 Franklin Parkway
San Mateo, CA 94403
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grantee shall comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13 Section 1890, et seq. and all other Terms and Conditions noted in this Grant Agreement. Failure by the Grantee to comply may result in the termination of this Grant Agreement by the California Highway Patrol (hereafter referred to as State). The State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
A. EXECUTION
1. The State (the California Highway Patrol) hereby awards, to the Grantee, the sum of money stated on page one of this Grant Agreement. This funding is awarded to the Grantee to carry out the Project set forth in the Project Description and the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
2. The funding for this Grant Agreement is allocated pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B). The Grantee agrees that the State’s obligation to pay any sum under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon availability of funds disbursed from the California Cannabis Tax Fund to the State. If there is insufficient funding, the State shall have the option to either: 1) terminate this Grant Agreement; whereby, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Grant Agreement, or 2) negotiate a Grant Agreement Amendment to reduce the grant award and scope of work to be provided under this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee is not to commence or proceed with any work in advance of receiving notice that the Grant Agreement is approved. Any work performed by the Grantee in advance of the date of approval by the State shall be deemed volunteer work and will not be reimbursed by the State.
4. The Grantee agrees to provide any additional funding, beyond what the State has agreed to provide, pursuant to this Grant Agreement, and necessary to complete or carry out the Project, as described in this Grant Agreement. Any modification or alteration of this Grant Agreement, as set forth in the Grant Application submitted by the Grantee and on file with the State, must be submitted in writing thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the State for approval.
5. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project within the timeframe indicated in the Project Performance Period, which is on page one of this Grant Agreement.
B. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
1. The Grantee shall submit all reimbursements, progress, performance, and/or other required reports concerning the status of work performed in furtherance of this Grant Agreement on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the State.
2. The Grantee shall provide the State with a final report showing all Project expenditures, which includes all State and any other Project funding expended, within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee shall ensure all equipment which is purchased, maintained, operated, and/or developed is available for inspection by the State.
4. Equipment purchased through this Grant Agreement shall be used for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws, unless the Grantee is funding a portion of the purchased price not dedicated to impaired driving and that portion is not part of the Project costs.
Equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement must only be used for approved Project- related purposes, unless otherwise approved by the State in writing.
5. Prior to disposition of equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall notify the State via e- mail, and by telephone, by calling the California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
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C. PROJECT TERMINATION
1. Grantee or the State may terminate this Grant Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project. Once the Project has commenced, this Grant Agreement may only be terminated if the party withdrawing provides thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to withdraw.
a. If by reason of force majeure the performance hereunder is delayed or prevented, then the term end date may be extended by mutual consent for the same amount of time of such delay or prevention. The term “force majeure” shall mean any fire, flood, earthquake, or public disaster, strike, labor dispute or unrest, embargo, riot, war, insurrection or civil unrest, any act of God, any act of legally constituted authority, or any other cause beyond the Grantee’s control which would excuse the Grantee’s performance as a matter of law.
b. Grantee agrees to provide written notice of an event of force majeure under this Grant Agreement within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such event, and within ten (10) calendar days after the termination of such event, unless the force majeure prohibits Grantee from reasonably giving notice within this period. Grantee will give such notice at the earliest possible time following the event of force majeure.
2. Any violations of law committed by the Grantee, misrepresentations of Project information by the Grantee to the State, submission of falsified documents by the Grantee to the State, or failure to provide records by the Grantee to the State when requested for audit or site visit purposes may be cause for termination. If the Project is terminated for the reasons described in this paragraph, the State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
3. The State may terminate this Grant Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Grantee fail to perform the requirements of this Grant Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. Furthermore, the Grantee, upon termination, shall return grant funds not expended by the Grantee as of the date of termination.
4. If this Grant Agreement is terminated, the State may choose to exclude the Grantee from future Grant Opportunities.
D. FINANCIAL RECORDS
1. The Grantee agrees the State, or their designated representative, shall have the right to review and to copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Grant Agreement. Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated or required by law. Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right for the State to audit all records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Grant Agreement.
E. HOLD HARMLESS
1. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officials, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all Grantee’s staff, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, agency, firm, corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Grantee in performance of this Grant Agreement.
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F. NONDISCRIMINATION
1. The Grantee agrees to comply with State and federal laws outlawing discrimination, including, but not limited to, those prohibiting discrimination because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, political affiliation, position in a labor dispute, age, marital status, and denial of statutorily-required employment- related leave. (GC 12990 [a-f] and CCR, Title 2, Section 8103.)
G. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
1. The Grantee assures the State it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)
H. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
1. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
ii. The person's or Organization/Agency's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.
iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs.
iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
c. Every employee who works on the Project will:
i. Receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement.
ii. Agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Grant Agreement.
2. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Grant Agreement, or termination of this Grant Agreement, or both, and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future Grant Agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred:
a. The Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements, as noted above. (GC 8350 et seq.)
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1. All law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall comply with California law regarding racial profiling. Specifically, law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall not engage in the act of racial profiling, as defined in California Penal Code Section 13519.4.
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J. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION
1. The Grantee is advised and made aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Grant Agreement, (refer to Labor Code Section 3700).
K. GRANT APPLICATION INCORPORATION
1. The Grantee agrees the Grant Application and any subsequent changes or additions approved or required by the State is hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement.
L. STATE LOBBYING
1. The Grantee is advised that none of the funds provided under this Grant Agreement may be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a state or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any state or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., “grassroots”) lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a state official, whose salary is supported by this Grant Agreement, from engaging in direct communications with the state or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary state and/or local practice.
M. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES
1. The Grantee represents and warrants that:
a. It is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, has, or will have the requisite power, authority, licenses, permits, and the like necessary to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and as contemplated in this Grant Agreement, and will, at all times, lawfully conduct its business in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
b. It is not a party to any Grant Agreement, written or oral, creating obligations that would prevent it from entering into this Grant Agreement or satisfying the terms herein.
c. If the Grantee is a Nonprofit Organization/Agency, it will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax - exempt status. If the Grantee subcontracts with a Nonprofit as part of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall ensure the Nonprofit will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax-exempt status.
d. All of the information in its Grant Application and all materials submitted are true and accurate.
N. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION
1. Under the state laws, the Grantee shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
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O. GRANTEE NAME CHANGE
1. Grantee agrees to immediately inform the State, in writing, of any changes to the name of the person within the Organization/Agency with delegated signing authority.
2. An Amendment is required to change the Grantee's name, as listed on this Grant Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change, the State will process the Amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said Amendment.
P. RESOLUTION
1. A county, city, district, or other local public body shall provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body, which by law, has authority to enter into a Grant Agreement, authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement.
Q. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204
1. This form shall be completed by all non-governmental Grantees.
R. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM
1. This form shall be completed by all Grantees.
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
1. This section serves to make the Grantee aware of specific provisions related to current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions regarding the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall contact the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) immediately for clarification.
2. Current State Employees:
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise, from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest, and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity, or enterprise is required, as a condition of regular state employment.
b. No officer or employee shall contract on their own behalf, as an independent Grantee, with any state agency to provide goods or services.
3. Former State Employees:
a. For the two-year period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which they engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements, or any part of the decision-making process relevant to this Grant Agreement while employed in any capacity by any state agency.
b. For the 12-month period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if they were employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed Grant Agreement within the 12-month period prior to their leaving state service.
4. The authorized representative of the Grantee Organization/Agency, named within this Grant Agreement, warrants their Organization/Agency and its employees have no personal or financial interest and no present or past employment or activity, which would be incompatible with
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participating in any activity related to this Grant Agreement. For the duration of this Grant Agreement, the Organization/Agency and its employees will not accept any gift, benefit, gratuity or consideration, or begin a personal or financial interest in a party who is associated with this Grant Agreement.
5. The Grantee Organization/Agency and its employees shall not disclose any financial, statistical, personal, technical, media-related, and/or other information or data derived from this Grant Agreement, made available for use by the State, for the purposes of providing services to the State, in conjunction with this Grant Agreement, except as otherwise required by law or explicitly permitted by the State in writing. The Grantee shall immediately advise the State of any person(s) who has access to confidential Project information and intends to disclose that information in violation of this Grant Agreement.
6. The Grantee will not enter into any Grant Agreement or discussions with third parties concerning materials described in paragraph five (5) prior to receiving written confirmation from the State that such third party has a Grant Agreement with the State, similar in nature to this one.
7. The Grantee warrants that only those employees who are authorized and required to use the materials described in paragraph 5 will have access to them.
8. If the Grantee violates any provisions in the above paragraphs, such action by the Grantee shall render this Grant Agreement void.
T. EQUIPMENT-USE TERMS
1. The Grantee agrees any equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement shall be used for impaired driving efforts.
2. Law Enforcement Projects:
a. Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices and Cannabis/Marijuana Breath Testing Equipment - The Grantee agrees to ensure all personnel using road-side drug testing equipment, including oral fluid drug testing devices and/or cannabis/marijuana breath testing devices, purchased with grant funds from this Grant Agreement, are trained to recognize alcohol and drug impairment.
At a minimum, personnel using these devices should receive Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training. These personnel are also encouraged to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Evaluator training. Prior to using these devices, the Grantee agrees to obtain permission from their local prosecutor’s office, establish a policy ensuring appropriate use, and require the staff using these devices to receive appropriate training, which may include training from the manufacturer. This will help ensure the equipment is used appropriately. The Grantee shall advise the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) of any legal challenges or other items of significance that may affect the use or legal acceptance of these devices.
Additionally, the State may request additional information about the performance of these devices, including information about their use, accuracy, and feedback from personnel using the devices.
b. Law Enforcement Vehicles – The Grantee agrees any law enforcement vehicles purchased with Grant funds, from this Grant Agreement, will be primarily used for the enforcement of driving under the influence laws and/or providing public education, related to the dangers of driving under the influence. Additionally, any vehicle purchased using funds from this Grant Agreement shall comply with all California Vehicle Code and California Code of Regulation requirements. The State may require the Grantee to mark these vehicles with a decal and/or emblem, indicating the vehicle is used for driving under the influence enforcement.
Schedule A
San Mateo Police Department
The Grantor determined awards and adjustments based on the Project’s merit, operational scale, compliance with the Request for Application (RFA), and program regulations. Certain activities or budget items proposed in Schedule A may have been deemed ineligible for funding. The final, binding list of authorized activities and expenses is set forth in Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate.
Project Description
The San Mateo Police Department (SMPD) is deeply committed to keeping our roadways safe by proactively detecting and removing impaired drivers. For the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year, we request staffing for ten (10) DUI Saturation Patrols, supported by two (2) dedicated marked DUI enforcement vehicles to maximize officer effectiveness and coverage during these targeted operations.
Problem Statement
The City of San Mateo is home to about 104,000 residents and covers an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Many large corporations call San Mateo home as well, resulting in the weekday population swelling to over 160,000 people and we are continuing to grow. There are several large, mixed- use, development projects currently in build stages or have opened in the last year, and additional housing projects planned throughout the city, which will result in an increase in population. With more people, there naturally comes more congestion and the potential for more interaction between vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
The City of San Mateo has a vibrant downtown area that includes several bars, restaurants, and liquor stores.
San Mateo is home to the San Mateo County Event Center having nearly 150 annual events (including the San Mateo County Fair) which draw in large crowds, reaching high attendance levels across their over 200,000 square foot lot.
Caltrain acts as a transportation source for local travel with three train stations across the city, connecting travelers across the Peninsula, which include transportation to and from local games at the Shark's Stadium, Levi's Stadium, and Giant's Stadium or concert events at the Shoreline Amphitheater or Chase Center, prompting their return to vehicles at the various parking lots near each train station. These mentioned events all bring with them an increase in impaired drivers to the City of San Mateo.
The City of San Mateo is home to four colleges (The College of San Mateo, Draper University, Samuel Merritt College, and the College of San Mateo Cosmetology) that draw students from across the region and beyond, resulting in a high concentration of young adults within the community. Many college students are newly of legal drinking age and are navigating increased independence while still experiencing ongoing brain development, particularly in areas related to judgment, impulse control, and risk assessment. Combined with strong peer influence and social drinking environments, this creates increased temptation and risk for impaired driving. These factors contribute to a heightened potential for alcohol -related driving offenses among this population, especially during nights, weekends, and campus related events.
Our current marked patrol fleet is limited, which has resulted in challenges fielding enough vehicles for special operations such as DUI Saturation Patrols or Checkpoints. When a vehicle is available for such use, it is often only one vehicle, significantly limiting our ability to cover the city and effectively identify impaired drivers.
Additionally, several vehicles in our fleet are aging and increasingly unreliable due to ongoing mechanical issues developed over their heavy use. The vehicles selected to address DUI enforcement were chosen with officer safety in mind, having earned a "Top Safety+" rating, the highest available rating, an important consideration given the inherent dangers involved in detecting and stopping impaired drivers.
Upon reviewing SMPD collision data for 2025 using SMPD RIMS analytics, there were 445 reported vehicle collision on our roadways. Of the 445 collisions, 192 collisions involved injuries with a total of 210 victims. 79 of our 445 collisions or 17.75% of our collisions involved a DUI impaired driver. SMPD recognizes that impaired driving is an issue in our jurisdiction and strives to make our community safe. In 2025, SMPD arrested 179 motorists for DUI offences including driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
Schedule A
To reduce the number of victims of vehicle collisions, SMPD has made it a priority to conduct directed enforcement for primary collision factor violations, provide education to motorists, and perform DUI saturation patrols. SMPD routinely deploys saturation patrol to coincide with major holidays (New Years, Super Bowl, St Patrick's Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, etc.) to identify impaired drivers and remove them from our roads. SMPD is committed to and focused on proactive DUI enforcement. Our patrol staff routinely take an extremely proactive stance toward DUI enforcement (one officer of whom achieved the Mothers Against Drunk Driving award after completing 90 DUI-related arrests each year for two years in a row); however, officers are still responsible for responding to calls for service and other patrol duties, totaling 65,905 incidents in 2025 (RIMS analytics transparency data). We look forward to partnering with CHP- Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) to enhance our departments efforts at combatting impaired driving in the City of San Mateo.
Our proposed solution to address impaired driving in our jurisdiction is to increase the number of saturation patrols. These patrols will not only target impaired drivers but will also serve as a means to remain highly visible to the community, using the grant-funded vehicles to serve as a deterrent and demonstrate our department's commitment to public safety. The visibility comes both from active enforcement when passersby see roadside DUI investigations but also from passive awareness as community members will see the grant- funded vehicles in public spaces, such as when they are charging (unlike fueling at our city corporation yard, offering no passive visibility), marked as DUI enforcement vehicles.
SMPD is requesting funding to deploy ten (10) DUI saturation patrols throughout the grant -funded year, supplementing other enforcement efforts considering that this requested overtime staffing is in addition to another state funded grant. This funding will allow the department to provide comprehensive, year-round DUI enforcement, ensuring maximum impact beyond existing grant limitations while addressing impaired driving as an ongoing, 365-day public safety concern.
To ensure the success of these CHP grant-funded activities, we are also requesting funding for equipment needed (vehicles) by officers to conduct the saturation patrols effectively. The specific vehicles chosen for this grant are uncommon as police vehicles, allowing officers a better opportunity to observe impaired driving without being immediately recognized, offering a unique way to address the problem using a creative solution to our current challenge. This practice will mirror CHP's newly introduced low-profile vehicles, which would permit attentive community members visibility with seeing our departmental efforts on DUI enforcement, while also blending into traffic to catch impaired violators off-guard, ensuring maximum accountability of the public.
Performance Measures/Scope of Work (Proposed Solution)
Two (2) DUI Saturation Patrol Vehicles for DUI enforcement equipped similar to the rest of the vehicle fleet (Q1: Purchase, "upfit", and receive the vehicles. Q2 - Q4: Use of vehicles by officers to conduct targeted Saturation Patrols): Officers will utilize these vehicles to detect, identify, and remove impaired drivers from the roadway. The use of two vehicles will allow for broader coverage across the city while also allowing for uninterrupted deployment when an officer in one vehicle is engaged in a DUI arrest or investigation. These vehicles will additionally permit continued traffic enforcement during inclement weather by traffic officers, further supporting DUI enforcement efforts. Use will be tracked by the traffic sergeant through a one- key system, allowing the sergeant to document whenever the vehicle is taken by an officer for DUI enforcement purposes.
Ten (10) DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1: 2 Patrols, Q2: 2 Patrols, Q3: 4 Patrols, Q4: 2 Patrols): Aim to increase DUI arrests by 10% and reduce DUI collisions by 10%, which will improve roadway safety in the community.
Tracked via RIMS analytics.
Schedule A
Project Performance Evaluation
The request for funding for staffing DUI Saturation Patrols and equipment associated with the enforcement of impaired drivers will be evaluated on a quarterly basis. It will be the responsibility of the traffic sergeant to schedule all saturation patrols as well as compile all data associated with DUI arrests. We will utilize our report management system, computer-aided dispatch, and internal analytics for an accurate assessment of our enforcement efforts and impact on the stated objectives. The traffic sergeant will identify appropriate areas and dates for saturation patrols, taking into consideration events that increase the likelihood of impaired driving (e.g., The World Cup at Levi Stadium, which is being held locally during this performance this year or the San Mateo County Fair, held in San Mateo), and will advise patrol officers based on DUI collision and arrest data. Qualitative data will be assessed from community response to enforcement efforts and our success with mitigating DUI drivers.
Program Sustainability
The SMPD currently does not have vehicles specifically allocated to targeted DUI enforcement. In addition to the lack of designated vehicles, our fleet is currently limited, prompting officers who perform DUI related enforcement to double up, restricting DUI detection coverage. Our request for two (2) 2026 Rivian patrol vehicles would allow use by officers specifically for DUI saturation patrols while also providing an added ability of use for our traffic officers during inclement weather for traffic enforcement, as impairment is part of all traffic enforcement investigations. SMPD expects the vehicles requested to have a service life of 6- 8 years, greater than the average patrol vehicle considering that the vehicle will require minimal maintenance costs. The SMPD will continue using these vehicles after the grant period for continued, targeted, DUI and traffic enforcement and hope to limit the use of such vehicles to DUI specific focus to ensure the longevity of the vehicle. These vehicles will also continue to support our hosted DUI checkpoints. The SMPD will be responsible for all ongoing costs on the saturation patrol vehicles. In addition to the high safety rating, this vehicle was selected due to competitive statewide fleet pricing, benefiting agencies like Caltrans, and its low long-term maintenance costs, resulting in overall cost savings. Unlike other electric vehicles, when the battery eventually reaches the end of its service life (expected beyond the typical lifespan of an average patrol vehicle), replacement of the battery alone would extend the vehicle's operational longevity. Unlike gas vehicles these vehicles also have low to no maintenance requirements.
Administrative Support
This department’s own mission statement confirms that we are steadfast in "Safeguarding our community with professionalism, integrity, and proactive policing". Both the Police Department and City Administration support the efforts to combat impaired driving by arresting impaired drivers and removing them from our roadways.
The traffic sergeant will be responsible for ensuring staffing and completion of grant-related activities. In addition to the proven supervision dedicated by the traffic sergeant for the success of the grant funding, our department is fortunate to also have highly experienced and dedicated administrative staff in place to effectively manage the grant funds, reporting, and compliance requirements.
The department is currently fully staffed with 117 officers and is in the process for over hiring. Equipment requested through this grant has already been quoted by reliable vendors, and, if the grant is awarded, purchases will occur in the first quarter of the grant cycle. The completion of grant -related activities (saturation patrols) will take the duration of the grant cycle. In recent years, the San Mateo Police Department has successfully administered Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grants and has consistently met grant objectives. The department is confident in its ability to complete all objectives associated with this grant if awarded.
Schedule B
Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
30970 San Mateo Police Department $172,478.98
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol $27,552.00
Category Sub-Total $27,552.00
Equipment
DUI Patrol Vehicle $144,926.98
Category Sub-Total $144,926.98
Grant Total $172,478.98
Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
San Mateo Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol
$27,552.00
10 Operations, totaling 2 officers/ sergeants per DUI Patrol. 160 Total Hours (10, 8-hour shifts. Q1 - 2 patrols deploying 2 officers per deployment totaling 4 officers in Q1... Q2 - 2 patrols deploying 2 officers per deployment totaling 4 officers in Q2... Q3 - 3 patrols deploying 2 officers per deployment totaling 6 officers in Q3... Q4 - 3 patrols deploying 2 officers totaling 6 officers in Q4) x $172.20 an hour (highest hourly rate) = $27,552.00.
- Sergeant OT rate with benefits $172.20 per hour.
- Officer OT rate with benefits $145.16 per hour.
Equipment
DUI Patrol Vehicle
$144,926.98
Vehicle (Ford EXPLORER or TRUCK) @ $93,044 + Outfitting @ $51,882.98 = $144,926.98 for DUI/DUID Checkpoints and DUI/DUID Saturation Patrols.
* NOTE: CGU WILL ONLY COVER 1 YEAR RADIO ESSENTIAL SERVICE- AGENCY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMAINING WARRANTY COSTS.