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THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (FUNDING SOURCE: CHP CANNABIS GRANT)
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TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: AARON FATE, POLICE CHIEF
DATE: JULY 23, 2024
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
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THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (FUNDING SOURCE: CHP CANNABIS GRANT)
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SUMMARY
The State of California - California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) solicits grant proposals from city, county and state law enforcement organizations to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the community. The CTFGP provides financial assistance to public agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs including cannabis. The intent of the grant program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the agency's effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
CTFGP grant funds are awarded on a competitive basis. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation by CHP staff is part of the review of Requests for Proposal (RFP) for grant applications. Evaluation criteria include prior grants awarded to an agency and the need for specific enforcement relating to impaired driving.
The Claremont Police Department submitted a grant proposal to fund a California Highway Patrol impaired driving enforcement grant. Following the competitive review by CHP staff, the Claremont Police Department's grant was selected for funding.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT.
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ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there are the following alternatives:
A. Decline to participate in the State of California Highway Patrol Grant Program.
B. Delay the staff recommendation and request additional information.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The CHP grant fully funds the personnel, operating and travel expenses associated with the grant operations. Below is a breakdown of the proposed costs to be funded by the grant award:
Direct Costs (Educational Materials, DUI Patrol Vehicle - Outfitting)
$31,651.00
Personnel Services (Straight Time, Overtime, and Benefits for DUI Saturation Patrols and DUI Checkpoints)
$124,756.32
Travel (Drug Recognition Expert Training)
$3,870.00
Equipment (DUI Checkpoint Message Board, DUI Patrol Vehicle)
$85,341.00
Total
$245,618.32
The costs to research this issue, prepare documentation, and complete the grant application and this report are estimated to be $1,154 and are included in the operating budget of the Police Department.
ANALYSIS
The State of California - California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program solicits grant proposals from city, county and state law enforcement organizations to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the community. The CTFGP provides financial assistance to public agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs including cannabis. The intent of the grant program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve agency's effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
The goals of participating in this grant program is to implement strategies and practices to reduce the number of individuals killed and/or injured in traffic collisions involving alcohol and/or drugs. Strategies will include impaired driving enforcement and DUI checkpoints. The program will also concentrate on public awareness regarding impaired driving. These efforts are vital for Claremont, an active downtown district that has numerous, restaurants, entertainment venues, and drinking establishments. Impaired patrons impact public safety when they drive home after consuming large amounts of alcohol and/or are impaired by drugs.
The grant funds will be used for a combination of staff overtime in order to reduce the number of persons killed or injured in traffic collisions due to impairment. DUI patrols and checkpoints will be utilized to locate and apprehend impaired drivers. Officers will receive training to become proficient in the detection and apprehension of drivers under the influence.
The grant funds will be used to purchase equipment such as a Patrol Truck to be outfitted and deployed for DUI saturation and checkpoints. A message board will also be purchased for DUI checkpoints to promote safe driving and to drive sober.
CTFGP grant funds are awarded on a competitive basis. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation by CHP staff is part of the review of Requests for Proposal for grant applications. Evaluation criteria include prior grants awarded to an agency, and the need for specific enforcement relating to impaired driving.
The Claremont Police Department submitted a proposal to fund a California Highway Patrol impaired driving enforcement grant to meet the following goal and objectives:
* Complete four DUI checkpoints.
* Complete twenty DUI Saturation Patrols.
* Distribute Anti-DUI educational materials.
* Train two Officers to become Drug Recognition Experts (DRE).
* Purchase a DUI Patrol Vehicle for DUI Saturation Patrols and for towing DUI Safety Equipment for DUI checkpoints.
* Purchase a Message Board for DUI checkpoints and to promote safe driving and to drive sober.
Following the competitive review by CHP staff, the Claremont Police Department's grant proposal was selected for $245,618.32 in funding.
Staff believes that the funding this grant provides in overtime will enhance overall impaired driving enforcement operations and reduce the number of impaired driving related traffic collisions and impaired driving related calls for service.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City's strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following: Council Priorities, General Plan, 2024-26 Budget, and the Youth and Family Master Plan.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk's Office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Aaron Fate Jeff Ting
Police Chief Police Sergeant
Attachment:
CTFGP Grant Resolution