HomeMy WebLinkAboutCALIFORNIA STATE OF-OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (2)-2012State of California — Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
OTS -38 (Rev. 7/12)
A- 2012 -211
GRANT NUMBER
PT1387
1. GRANT TITLE
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
2. NAME OF APPLICANT AGENCY
4. GRANT PERIOD
City of Santa Ana
From: 10/1/2012
3. AGENCY UNIT TO HANDLE GRANT
Santa Ana Police Department
To: 9/30/2013
5. GRANT DESCRIPTION
Time tested and best practice strategies will be used on an overtime basis to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving
alcohol, speed, red light running, and other primary collision factors. The funded strategies may include: DUI saturation patrols to apprehend
impaired drivers; warrant service operations targeting repeat DUI violators who failed to appear in court or violate probation; stakeout operations for
repeat DUI offenders; and the use of'HOT Sheets' to help law enforcement identify and apprehend the'worst of the worst' DUI offenders. Court sting
operations may also be used to arrest offenders who drive from court after having their license suspended or revoked. Law enforcement personnel
will receive specialized training to detect and apprehend drivers under the influence of drugs (legal and illegal). Also, special patrols will be used to
enforce CA's hand held and texting while driving laws. The program may also concentrate on speed, aggressive driving, seat belt enforcement,
intersection operations with disproportionate numbers of traffic crashes and special enforcement operations encouraging motorcycle safety. The grant
funded strategies are designed to earn media attention, thus enhancing the overall deterrent effect.
6. FEDERAL FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED: $177,492.00
The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following which are by this reference made a part of the
Agreement:
• Page 2 (OTS -38a) • Schedule C (OTS -38g) — Quarterly Evaluation Data Form
• Schedule A (OTS -38b) — Problem Statement, Goals and (if applicable)
Objectives and Method of Procedure • Exhibit A — Federal Certifications and Assurances
• Schedule B (OTS -38d) — Budget Estimate and Sub- • Exhibit B* - OTS Grant Program Manual
Budget Estimate (if applicable)
• Schedule B -1 (OTS -38f) — Budget Narrative and Sub -
Budget Narrative (if applicable)
*Items shown with an asterisk ( *), are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement as if attached hereto. These
documents can be viewed at: www.ots.ca.gov /Grants / /Grant Administration/Program Manual.asn.
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.
7. APPROVAL I A RE
A. GRANT DIRECTOR
B. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF APPLICANT AGENCY
NAME: Douglas McGeachy PHONE: 714- 245 -8001
NAME: Paul M. Walters PHONE: 714- 647 -5200
TITLE: Traffic Commander FAX: 714- 245 -8190
TITLE: City Manger FAX: 714- 647 -6956
ADDRESS: 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
ADDRESS: 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 8TH FLOOR
PO Box 1981
PO Box 1988
SANTA ANA, CA 92702
SANTA ANA, CA 92702
E -MAIL: dmcgeach anta - ana.org
E -MAIL: walters @santa - ana.org
(Sigma e) (Date)
(Signature) Date
C. FISCAL OR ACCOUNTING OFFICIAL
D. OFFICE AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS
NAME: Bich Duong Ta PHONE: 714 -647 -5434
NAME: Finance Department
TITLE: ACCOUNTING MANAGER FAX: 714-647 -
ADDRESS: 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 2ND FLOOR
ADDRESS: 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 2ND FLOOR
PO Box 1988
PO Box 1988
SANTA ANA, CA 92702
SANTA ANA, CA 92702
E -MAIL: TA SANTA- ANA.ORG
ATTEST:
ature) (Date)
MARIA D. HUIZAR
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT: 10/1/2012
GRANTEE CITY OF SANTA ANA GRANT NO. PT1387
8. Action No. 1 Date: 10/19/2012
10. TYPE OF AGREEMENT1
Initial X I Revision Cont.
PAID MEDIA
1PROGRAMINCOME TASK NO. F.F.Y.
1
Revision No. Date:
1
1 2 2013
9. Action Taken
11. FUNDING DISPOSITION & STATUS
Fiscal Year Amount
Initial approval 2013 HSP funds obligated.
2012 -13 177,492.00
Total 177,492.00
Obligated This Action 177,492.00
Previously Obligated 0.00
Total Amount Obligated 177,492.00
Amount Suspended 0.00
TOTAL FUNDS PROGRAMMED 177,492.00
FUNDING DETAIL
FUND CFDA ITEM /APPROPRIATION FY AMOUNT
164AL 20.608 2700 - 101 -0890 (33/11) 2011 -12 $ 125,000.00
402PT 20.600 2700 - 101 - 0890 (33/11) 2011 -12 $ 52,492.00
12. BUDGET SUMMARY (From Schedule B Detail) - FISCAL YEAR GRANT
PERIOD
ENDING: 9/30/2013
2012 -13
2012 -13
TOTAL GRANT
COST CATEGORY
GRANT PERIOD
PRIOR GRANT
TOTAL GRANT
BUDGET ESTIMATE
A. Personnel Costs
174,292.00
0.00
174,292.00
174,292.00
B. Travel Expenses
3,200.00
0.00
3,200.00
3,200.00
C. Contractual Services
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
D. Equipment
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
E. Other Direct Costs
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
F. Indirect Costs
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
177,492.00
0.00
177,492.00
177,492.00
13. GRANT APPROVAL & AUTHORIZATION
TO EXPEND
OBLIGATED FUNDS
A. APPROVAL RECOMMENDED BY
B. AGREEMENT & FUNDING AUTHORIZED BY
NAME: JULIE SCHILLING
NAME: CHRISTOPHER J. MURPHY
TITLE: Regional Coordinator
TITLE: Director
PHONE: (916) 509 -3018
E -MAIL: julie.schilling(a)ots.ca.gov
Office of Traffic Safety
Office of Traffic Safety
2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300
2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300
Elk Grove, CA 95758 ,
Signature
Elk Grov , CA 95758
SignatureI
OTS -38a" (Rev. 8/09)
GRANTS MADE EASY — STEP
(Overtime)
SCHEDULE A
Grant No. PT1387
Page 1
GRANT DESCRIPTION
PROBLEM STATEMENT
In 2010, California's traffic fatalities decreased 11.9 percent (3,081 vs. 2,715) — reaching their lowest level
since the federal government began recording traffic fatalities in 1975. California 2009 Mileage Death Rate
(MDR) — fatalities per 100 million miles traveled is 0. 95, and marks the first time California has been below
1.0. California is much better than the national 1.14 MDR. Although the fatality rates have dropped for four
consecutive years (2007- 2010), total fatalities are projected to be up 3.5% in 2011.
Alcohol- impaired driving fatalities (fatalities in crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider (operator) with a
blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or greater) dropped by 14.4 percent from
924 in 2009 to 791 in 2010. The 2010 figure is the lowest DUI death total ever. As a percent of total fatalities,
alcohol - impaired fatalities decreased from 30 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2010. Unfortunately, this number
has remained virtually unchanged in the past five years and DUI arrests have dropped in 2010 to 195,879 as
compared to 208,531 in 2009. The 2010 DUI arrest figure represents more DUI arrests than any year between
1997 -2005.
For the second year in row, OTS commissioned an observational survey of cell phone use by drivers within the
state, looking for hand -held and hands -free talking as well as texting and other use of mobile devices while
driving. The overall rate was 10.8 percent of drivers on the road using cell phones at any given daylight time, up
from 7.3 percent in 2012. Although observed cell phone use increases were seen across all age groups, 16 to 25
year olds showed a dramatic rise, doubling from 9 percent to 18 percent.
The problem of drugged driving continues to rise. Based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 30 percent of all drivers who were killed in motor vehicle crashes in California in 2010 tested
positive for legal and /or illegal drugs, a percentage that has been increasing since 2006.
Motorcycle fatalities decreased 10.7 percent from 394 in 2009 to 352 in 2010, but projections indicated over
400 motorcyclists were killed in 2011.
OTS -38b (Rev. 8/12)
GRANTS MADE EASY — STEP
(Overtime)
SCHEDULE A
Grant No. PT1387
Page 2
GRANT DESCRIPTION
Primary Collision Factor: Over the years, approximately 60 to75 percent of fatal and injury- combined collisions
involved various Primary Collision Factors (PCF) such as, DUI, speed, right -of -way, traffic signals and signs, pedestrian
violations, and improper turning.
Statewide Primary Collision
Factors
2010
Fatal
In`u
1. Improper Turning
512
21,764
2. Driving Under the Influence
470
12,477
3. Speed
394
48,999
4. Traffic Signals & Signs
362
5,460
5. Right of Way
167
24,897
Total
1,905
113,597
ITotal Fatal and Injury Collisions
162,569
I Using local data (not OTS Rankings or SWITRS), complete the table below.
Collision Tye
2009
2010
Victims
Killed
Collisions
Victims
Collisions
Killed
Fatal
11
11
10
2
Injury
1141
1581
1163
150
361
Fatal
Injury
Killed
Injured
Fatal
Injury
133
Alcohol Involved
3
86
3
118
3
91
3
Hit & Run
1
157
1
206
3
184
3
Nighttime
4
135
4
204
3
132
3
(2100 -0259
Victims
10
1585
Killed In'u
147
227
191
Collisions
8
1210
Fatal In'u
1 80
2 133
2 98
2011
Fatal
Victims
Killed
8
# 1
1661
Killed
Inured
1
0
97
2
Auto Right of Way
156
2
257
150
Top 3 Primary Collision Factors
Fatal
Injury
Killed
Injured
# 1
Unsafe Speed
0
271
0
402
#2
Auto Right of Way
0
257
0
361
#3
Improper Turn
0
92
0
133
OTS -38b (Rev. 8/12)
GRANTS MADE EASY — STEP
(Overtime)
SCHEDULE A
Grant No. PT1387
Page 3
GRANT DESCRIPTION
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY - 2010 RANKINGS
The OTS Rankings provide individual cities a way to compare their city's traffic safety statistics to those of other cities
with similar -sized populations. Cities can use these comparisons to see what traffic safety areas they may have problems
in and which they were doing well in. Identifying emerging or on -going traffic safety problem areas help cities plan how
to combat the problems. It should be noted that OTS rankings are only indicators of potential problems; there are many
factors that may either understate or overstate a city /county ranking that must be evaluated based on local circumstances.
The OTS Rankings are determined by the following: (1) Victim and collision data for the rankings is taken from the latest
available California Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) data; (2) Victim and
collision rankings are based on rates of victims killed and injured or fatal and injury collisions per "1,000 daily- vehicle-
miles-of- travel" (Caltrans data) and per "1,000 average population" (Department of Finance data) figures. This more
accurately ensures proper weighting and comparisons when populations and daily vehicle miles traveled vary; (3) DUI
arrest totals and rankings are calculated for cities only and are based on rates of non -CHP DUI arrests (Department of
Justice data). This is so that local jurisdictions can see how their own efforts are working; and (4) Counties are assigned
statewide rankings, while cities are assigned population group rankings.
NOTE: City rankings are for incorporated cities only. County Rankings include all roads — state, county and local — and
all jurisdictions — CHP, Sheriff, Police and special. OTS Rankings are calculated so that the higher the number of victims
or collisions per 1000 residents in a population group, the higher the ranking. Number 1 in the rankings is the highest, or
"worst." So, for Group B, a ranking of 1/53 is the highest or worst, 27/53 is average, and 53/53 is the lowest or best. The
same methodology also applies for DUI arrest rankings.
AGENCY NCIC COUNTY GROUP POPULATION (AVG) DVMT
Santa Ana 3019 ORANGE COUNTY A 324,856 2,858,011
VICTIMS RANKING BY RANKING BY
KILLED AND DAILY VEHICLE AVERAGE
TYPE OF COLLISION INJURED MILES TRAVELED POPULATION
Total Fatal and 1,621 6/13 5/13
Alcohol 200 1/13 3/13
HBD Driver 8 11/13 11/13
HBD Driver 21- 61 1/13 2/13
Motorcyclists 29 10/13 12/13
Pedestrians ... ............................... 151 5/13 5/13
Pedestrians 39 2/13 3/13
Pedestrians 12 5/13 7/13
Bicycl ists ...... ............................... 149 2/13 5/13
Bicyclists 23 1/13 2/13
Composite 4/13 3/13
COLLISIONS
Speed 269 5113 5/13
Nighttime ...... ............................... 143 4/13 6/13
Hit and 187 4/13 5/13
DUI ARRESTS 997 0.51 % 9/13
OTS -38b (Rev. 8/12)
GRANTS MADE EASY — STEP
(Overtime)
SCHEDULE A
Grant No. PT1387
Page 4
GRANT DESCRIPTION
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
GRANT GOALS
1. To reduce the number of persons killed in traffic collisions.
2. To reduce the number of persons injured in traffic collisions.
3. To reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol - involved collisions.
4. To reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol - involved collisions.
5. To reduce the number of persons killed in drug- involved collisions.
6. To reduce the number of persons injured in drug- involved collisions.
7. To reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic collisions.
8. To reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic collisions.
9. To reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in alcohol - involved collisions.
10. To reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in alcohol - involved collisions.
11. To reduce hit & run fatal collisions.
12. To reduce hit & run injury collisions.
13. To reduce nighttime (2100 — 0259 hours) fatal collisions.
14. To reduce nighttime (2100 — 0259 hours) injury collisions.
GRANT OBJECTIVES
1. To issue a press release announcing the kick -off of the grant by November 15 of the first grant year. The
press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials should be emailed to the OTS Public Information
Officer at pio(a)ots.ca.gov, and copied to your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance
date of the release.
2. To include, when appropriate, that an at -fault driver was suspected of or was in fact drug- impaired (if
possible not the drug involved, e.g., marijuana, prescription drugs, etc.) when reporting to the media the
details from a crash or crash investigation.
To send all grant - related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public materials to the
OTS Public Information Officer (PIO) at pio(a,ots.ca.gov, with a copy to your OTS Coordinator. If an OTS
template -based press release is used, the OTS PIO and Coordinator should be copied when the release is
distributed to the press. If an OTS template is not used, or is substantially changed, a draft press release
should first be sent to the OTS PIO for approval. Drafts should be sent for approval as early as possible to
ensure adequate turn- around time. Optimum lead time would be 10 -20 days prior to the operation. Media
communications reporting the results of grant activities such as Enforcement Operations are exempt from
OTS -38b (Rev. 8/12)
GRANTS MADE EASY — STEP
(Overtime)
SCHEDULE A
Grant No. PT1387
Page 5
GRANT DESCRIPTION
the recommended advance approval process, but still should be copied to the OTS PIO and Coordinator
when the release is distributed to the press. Activities such as warrant or probation sweeps and court stings
that could be compromised by advanced publicity are exempt from pre - publicity, but are encouraged to
offer embargoed media coverage and to report the results.
4. To use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: Funding for this program
was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.
5. To issue a press release prior to each motorcycle safety enforcement operation to raise awareness about
motorcycle safety in general and to draw attention to the motorcycle safety enforcement operations. If you
(grantee) choose not to use the OTS template, the press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials
should be emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio cr,ots.ca.gov, and copied to your OTS
Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release.
6. To email the OTS Public Information Officer at pio a,ots.ca.gov, and copy your OTS Coordinator, at least
30 days in advance a short description of any significant grant related traffic safety event or program so that
OTS has enough notice to arrange for attendance and /or participation in the event.
7. To submit a draft or rough -cut of all printed or recorded material (brochures, posters, scripts, artwork, trailer
graphics, etc.), which is meant for general public use, to the OTS Public Information Officer at
pio(iD,,ots.ca.gov, and copied to your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the production or
duplication.
8. To include the OTS logo, space permitting, on grant funded print materials; consult your OTS Coordinator
for specifics relating to this grant.
9. To develop and maintain a "Hot Sheet" program to notify patrol and traffic officers to be on the lookout for
identified repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions by
December 31 of the first grant year. Updated Hot Sheets should be distributed to patrol and traffic officers
every three to four weeks.
10. To conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) training for 5 officers by January 31.
11. To send 3 law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA "Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving
Enforcement' (ARIDE) 16 hour POST - Certified training by January 31.
12. To send 2 law enforcement personnel to the IACP - certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training
program by March 31.
13. To submit (not required, but encouraged by OTS) a California Law Enforcement Challenge application to
CHP according to instructions on the CHP website htt-p://www.chp.ca.gov/features/clec.html and submit a
copy to the Office of Traffic Safety by the last Friday of March.
14. To conduct 50 DUI Saturation Patrols.
OTS -38b (Rev. 8/12)
GRANTS MADE EASY — STEP
(Overtime)
SCHEDULE A
Grant No. PT1387
Page 6
GRANT DESCRIPTION
15. To conduct 4 highly publicized Motorcycle Safety enforcement operation(s) in areas or during events
with a high number of motorcycle incidents or collisions resulting from unsafe speed, DUI, following too
closely, unsafe lane changes, improper turning and other primary collision factor violations by motorcyclists
and other drivers.
16. To conduct 6 Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting drivers using hand held cell phones
and texting.�
17. To participate in the National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.
18. To participate in the statewide Click It or Ticket mobilization period in May.
19. To conduct 24 Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary collision factor
violations.
20. To collaborate with the county's "Avoid DUI Coalition" by: participating in all plamiing and scheduling
meetings and MADD /Avoid DUI Seminars; providing your county Avoid Coordinator (Host) with your
agency's schedule of operations that occur during any Avoid operational campaign period; and reporting
daily, during holiday Avoid efforts, to the county Avoid Coordinator your agency's DUI arrests & DUI
fatality information for the Avoid media campaign.
NOTE: Nothing in this "agreement" shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a
particular police officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the
goals and objectives hereunder.
METHOD OF PROCEDURE
Phase 1— Program Preparation, Trainin1l and Implementation (1St Quarter of the Grant Year)
• The police department will develop operational plans to implement the "best practice" strategies
outlined in the objectives section.
• A draft news release will be submitted to OTS to announce the grant program.
• All training needed to implement the program should be conducted this quarter.
• All grant related purchases needed to implement the program should be made this quarter.
• In order to develop the "Hot Sheets ", research will be conducted to identify the "worst of the worst"
repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions. The Hot
Sheets may include the driver's name, last known address, DOB, description, current license status, and
the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. Hot Sheets should be updated and distributed to
traffic and patrol officers at least monthly.
• Implementation of the STEP program will be accomplished by deploying personnel at high collision
locations.
OTS -38b (Rev. 8/12)
GRANTS MADE EASY — STEP
(Overtime)
SCHEDULE A
Grant No. PT1387
Page 7
GRANT DESCRIPTION
Phase 2 — Community Awareness (Throughout Grant Period)
• The police department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to call
attention to the innovative program strategies and outcomes.
Phase 3 — Data Collection & Reporting (Throughout Grant Period)
The police department will submit a Quarterly Performance Report (QPR) and a separate quarterly
Schedule C within 30 days following each calendar quarter.
The final QPR, Schedule C, Claim and Executive Summary are due to OTS 30 days following the end of
the grant period.
Reports shall be completed and submitted in accordance with OTS requirements specified in the Grant
Program Manual.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Using the data compiled during the grant, the Grant Director will prepare the Executive Summary to accompany
the final QPR. The Executive Summary will: (1) briefly state the original problem; (2) specify the most
significant goals and objectives; (3) highlight the most significant activities that contributed to the success of the
program and the strategies used to accomplish the goals; and (4) describe the program's accomplishments as
they relate to the goals and objectives.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
This program has full support of the City of Santa Ana. Every effort will be made to continue the activities
after the grant conclusion.
OTS -38b (Rev. 8/12)
SCHEDULE B
DETAILED BUDGET ESTIMATE
GRANT #PT1387
PAGE 1
FUND NUMBER
CATALOG NUMBER (CFDA)
FUND DESCRIPTION
A. PERSONNEL COSTS
CFDA
MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR
Positions and Salaries
Overtime
DUI Saturations
Traffic Enforcement Operations
Motorcycle Operations
Distracted Driving Operations
REPEAT OFFENDERS FOR
164 AL
20.608
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
Category Sub -Total
STATE AND COMMUNITY
402 PT
20.600
HIGHWAY SAFETY
COST CATEGORY
FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATES
TOTAL COST
TO GRANT
A. PERSONNEL COSTS
CFDA
FY -1
10/1/12
thru
9/30/13
Positions and Salaries
Overtime
DUI Saturations
Traffic Enforcement Operations
Motorcycle Operations
Distracted Driving Operations
20.608
20.600
20.600
20.600
$ 125,000.00
$ 36,792.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 8,000.00
$ 125,000.00
$ 36,792.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 8,000.00
Category Sub -Total
$ 174,292.00
$ 174,292.00
B. TRAVEL EXPENSE
In -State
Out -of -State
20.600
$ 3,200.00
$ 3,200.00
$ _
Category Sub -Total
$ 3,20 0.00
$ 3,200.00
C. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
None
$ _
Category Sub -Total
$ _
$ _
D. EQUIPMENT
None
$ _
Category Sub -Total
$ _
$ _
E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS
None
$ _
Category Sub -Total
$
F. INDIRECT COSTS
None
$ _
Category Sub -Total
$ _
$ _
GRANT TOTAL
$ 177,492.00
$ 177,492.00
SCHEDULE B -1
GRANT No. PT1387
BUDGET NARRATIVE Page 1
PERSONNEL COSTS
Overtime
Budgeted enforcement activities will be conducted by agency personnel on an overtime basis. Grant funded
operations may be conducted by personnel such as an Officer, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal, Deputy,
Community Services Officer, Dispatcher etc., depending on the titles used by the agency. Personnel will be
deployed as needed to accomplish the grant goals and objectives.
Costs are estimated based on an overtime hourly rate range of $64/hr to $92 /hr.
Overtime reimbursement (OT hourly rate and benefit) will reflect actual costs of the personnel conducting
the appropriate operation up to the maximum range specified.
No benefits will be paid in this grant.
TRAVEL EXPENSE
In- State: Costs are included for appropriate staff to attend conferences and training events supporting the
grant goals and objectives and /or traffic safety. Local mileage for grant activities and meetings is included.
Anticipated travel may include the Governors Highway Safety Association annual meeting. All conferences,
seminars or training not specifically identified in the SCHBI budget, must be approved by OTS.
All travel claimed must beat the agency approved rate. Per Diem may not be claimed for meals provided at
conferences when registration fees are paid with OTS grant funds.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
None
EQUIPMENT
None
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
None
INDIRECT COSTS
None
PROGRAM INCOME
There will be no program income generated from this grant.
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OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY
EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
Failure to comply with applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives may subject Grantee Agency officials to
civil or criminal penalties and /or place the State in a high risk grantee status in accordance with 49 CFR §18.12.
The officials named on the Grant Agreement, certify by way of signature on the Grant Agreement signature page, that
the Grantee Agency complies with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives and State rules, guidelines,
policies and laws in effect with respect to the periods for which it receives grant funding. Applicable provisions include,
but are not limited to, the following:
• 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 - Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended
• 49 CFR Part 18 - Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and
Local Governments
• 23 CFR Chapter II - (§ §1200, 1205, 1206, 1250, 1251, & 1252) Regulations governing highway safety programs
• NHTSA Order 462 -6C - Matching Rates for State and Community Highway Safety Programs
• Highway Safety Grant Funding Policy for Field- Administered Grants
Certifications and Assurances
The Grantee Agency will implement activities in support of national highway safety goals to reduce motor vehicle
related fatalities that also reflect the primary data - related crash factors within the State as identified by the State
highway safety planning process, including:
• National law enforcement mobilizations,
• Sustained enforcement of statutes addressing impaired driving, occupant protection, and driving in excess of
posted speed limits,
• An annual statewide safety belt use survey in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary for the
measurement of State safety belt use rates to ensure that the measurements are accurate and representative,
• Development of statewide data systems to provide timely and effective data analysis to support allocation of
highway safety resources.
The Grantee Agency shall actively encourage all relevant law enforcement personnel in the State to follow the guidelines
established for vehicular pursuits issued by the International Association of Chiefs of Police that are currently in effect.
(23 USC 402 (b) (1) (E)
Other Federal Requirements
Cash disbursements and balances will be reported in a timely manner as required by NHTSA. (49 CFR 18.21)
The same standards of timing and amount, including the reporting of cash disbursement and balances, apply to grantees
as they do the State. (49 CFR 18.41)
Failure to adhere to these provisions may result in the termination of State drawdown privileges.
Equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement for use in highway safety program areas shall be used and kept in
operation for highway safety purposes by the Grantee Agency; or the State, by formal agreement with appropriate
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officials of a political subdivision or State agency, shall cause such equipment to be used and kept in operation for
highway safety purposes (23 CFR 1200.21);
The Grantee Agency will comply with all applicable State procurement procedures and will maintain a financial
management system that complies with the minimum requirements of 49 CFR 18.20;
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
The State will comply with FFATA guidance, OMB Guidance on FFATA Subaward and Executive Compensation Reporting,
August 27, 2010,
(https: / /www.fsrs.gov/ documents/ OMB_Guidance_on_FFATA_Subaward_ and_ Executive _Compensation_Reporting_08
272010.pdf) by reporting to FSRS.gov for each sub -grant awarded:
• Name of the entity receiving the award;
• Amount of the award;
• Information on the award including transaction type, funding agency, the North American Industry Classification
System code or Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number (where applicable), program source;
• Location of the entity receiving the award and the primary location of performance under the award, including the
city, State, congressional district, and country; , and an award title descriptive of the purpose of each funding action;
• A unique identifier (DUNS);
• The names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated officers of the entity if -- of the entity
receiving the award and of the parent entity of the recipient, should the entity be owned by another entity;
(i) the entity in the preceding fiscal year received—
(1) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues in Federal awards; and(II) $25,000,000 or more in annual
gross revenues from Federal awards; and(ii) the public does not have access to information about the
compensation of the senior executives of the entity through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986;
• Other relevant information specified by OMB guidance.
The Grantee Agency will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulations relating to nondiscrimination.
These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88 -352) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin (and 49 CFR Part 21); (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 -1683, and 1685 - 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794) and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (42 USC § 12101, et seq. PL 101 -336), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabilities (and 49 CFR
Part 27); (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101 - 6107), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 -255), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
alcohol abuse and alcoholism; (g) §§ 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§ 290 dd -3 and 290
ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights
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Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of
housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal
assistance is being made; The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, which provides that any portion of a state or local
entity receiving federal funds will obligate all programs or activities of that entity to comply with these civil rights laws;
and, (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
The Drug -free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 702;):
The Grantee Agency will provide a drug -free workplace by:
a. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession
or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be
taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
b. Establishing a drug -free awareness program to inform employees about:
1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
2. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace.
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs.
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug violations occurring in the workplace.
Making it a requirement that each employee engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the
statement required by paragraph (a).
Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under
the grant, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement.
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no
later than five days after such conviction.
e. Notifying the agency within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d) (2) from an employee or
otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d) (2), with respect
to any employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination.
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program
approved for such purposes by Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency.
g. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) above.
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Buy America Act
The Grantee Agency will comply with the provisions of the Buy America Act (49 U.S.C. 5323(j)) which contains the
following requirements:
Only steel, iron and manufactured products produced in the United States may be purchased with Federal funds unless
the Secretary of Transportation determines that such domestic purchases would be inconsistent with the public interest;
that such materials are not reasonably available and of a satisfactory quality; or that inclusion of domestic materials will
increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent. Clear justification for the purchase of non -
domestic items must be in the form of a waiver request submitted to and approved by the Secretary of Transportation.
Political Activity (Hatch Act)
The Grantee Agency will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 1501 -1508 and 7324-
7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in
part with Federal funds.
Certification Regarding Federal Lobbying
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The Grantee Agency official certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of
any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee
of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to
Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
3. The Grantee Agency official shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all sub -award at all tiers (including sub - contracts, sub - grants, and contracts under grant, loans,
and cooperative agreements) and that all sub - recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or
entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by
Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty
of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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Restriction on State Lobbying
None of the funds under this program will 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 with NHTSA funds from engaging in direct
communications with State or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary State practice, even if such
communications urge legislative officials to favor or oppose the adoption of a specific pending legislative proposal.
Certification Regarding Debarment And Suspension
Instructions for Primary Certification
By signing and submitting this Grant Agreement, the Grantee Agency official is providing the certification set out
below.
The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of
participation in this covered transaction. The Grantee Agency official shall submit an explanation of why it
cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection
with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the
Grantee Agency official to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation
in this transaction.
3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the
department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the Grantee
Agency official knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the
Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
4. The Grantee Agency official shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this
Grant Agreement is submitted if at any time the Grantee Agency official learns its certification was erroneous
when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant,
person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have
the meaning set out in the Definitions and coverage sections of 49 CFR Part 29. You may contact the
department or agency to which this Grant Agreement is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of
those regulations.
6. The Grantee Agency official agrees by submitting this Grant Agreement that, should the covered transaction be
entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed
for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering
into this transaction.
7. The Grantee Agency official further agrees by submitting this Grant Agreement that it will include the clause
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titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tier Covered
Transaction," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without
modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier
covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its
principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the list of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement and Non - procurement Programs.
9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order
to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant
is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of
business dealings.
10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment
under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency
may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters —
Primary Covered Transactions:
1. The Grantee Agency official certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
by any Federal department or agency;
b. Have not within a three -year period preceding this Grant Agreement been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public
transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of record, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal,
State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification;
and
d. Have not within a three -year period preceding this application /proposal had one or more public transactions
(Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.
2. Where the Grantee Agency official is unable to certify to any of the Statements in this certification, such Grantee
Agency official shall attach an explanation to this Grant Agreement.
Instructions for Lower Tier Certification
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OFFICE of TRAFFIC SAFETY
EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
1. By signing and submitting this Grant Agreement, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the
certification set out below.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly
rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the
department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including
suspension and /or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this Grant
Agreement is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was
erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant,
person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have
the meanings set out in the Definition and Coverage sections of 49 CFR Part 29. You may contact the person to
whom this Grant Agreement is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this Grant Agreement that, should the proposed
covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a
person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the
department or agency with which this transaction originated.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that is it will include the clause
titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -- Lower Tier
Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for
lower tier covered transactions. (See below)
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier
covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its
principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement and Non - procurement Programs.
Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order
to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant
is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of
business dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment
under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency
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CALIFORNIA
OFFICE ow TRAFFIC SAFETY
EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and /or debarment.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion —
Lower Tier Covered Transactions:
1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this Grant Agreement, that neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this Grant Agreement.
Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
In accordance with Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, and DOT
Order 3902.10, Text Messaging While Driving, Grantee Agencies are encouraged to:
1. Adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted driving including policies
to ban text messaging while driving-
a. Company -owned or— rented vehicles, or Government - owned, leased or rented vehicles; or
Privately -owned when on official Government business or when performing any work on or on behalf of the
Government.
2. Conduct workplace safety initiatives in a manner commensurate with the size of the business, such as-
Establishment of new rules and programs or re- evaluation of existing programs to prohibit text messaging
while driving; and
Education, awareness, and other outreach to employees about the safety risks associated with texting while
driving.
Environmental Impact
The Grantee Agency official has reviewed the Grant Agreement and hereby declares that no significant environmental
impact will result from implementing this traffic safety program. If, under a future revision, this program will be
modified in such a manner that a program would be instituted that could affect environmental quality to the extent that
a review and statement would be necessary, this office is prepared to take the action necessary to comply with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 USC 4321 et seq.) and the implementing regulations of the Council on
Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500 - 1517).
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