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LADE 1,4LSINO
DREAM EXTREME.
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: TOM EVANS
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2012
SUBJECT: 2012 - 2013 SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MINI -GRANT
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Sobriety Checkpoint
Mini -Grant Program for 2012 — 2013 (GRANT NUMBER SC13215) funds offered by
OTS.
Background
The City of Lake Elsinore has been tentatively approved for a grant with the Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) titled "Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant Program" for the amount of
$69,200
Discussion
The goal of the Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant Program for 2012 -2013 is to reduce the
number of victims killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes. The period of this grant
contract will be the date of the fully executed contract to September 30, 2013. The Lake
Elsinore Police Department will conduct sobriety checkpoints in Lake Elsinore in
accordance with this contract.
Fiscal Impact
The Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant for the amount of $69,200 includes a maximum of
$7,600 for the purchases of OTS approved checkpoint supplies. The remainder is for
the operation of eight checkpoints from December 14, 2012 to September 30, 2013
which encompasses two. national mobilization periods: the Winter Holiday Mobilization
period, December 14, 2012 — January 01, 2013 and the Labor Day Mobilization period,
August 16, 2013 — September 02, 2013 during which a minimum of one check point in
each period will occur. The maximum allowed cost per checkpoint is $7,700.
AGENDA ITEM NO.4
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL — PUBLIC MEETING ON 2012 — 2013 SOBRIETY
CHECKPOINT MINI -GRANT
October 23, 2012
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Prepared by: Peter Giannakakos
Sergeant
Reviewed by: Shelley Kennedy -Smith
Police Chief
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Approved by: Tom Evans
Interim City Manag
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The Regents of the University of California.
School of Public. Health, Berkeley, GRANT NUMBER
+� with Prima ' Funilin from the
SC13215
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' California Office of Traffic Safety
,. r GRANT
1., Title of Program .
SOBRIETYCHECKPOINT'GRA_NT PROGRAM FOR 2012 -2013
2. Name of Applicant Agency -
4. Period of Grant
LAKE ELSINORE, CITY OF -
Month - Day - Year
From: 10/01/12
3. University of California Berkeley, Safe Transportation. Research and Education Center
DAVID RAGLAND; PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, UC- BERKELEY SAFE TRANSPORTATION
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER
To: 09130/13
S. Description of Program
The goal of the Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2012 =2013 is to reduce the number of victims killed and injured in alcohol- involved
crashes in participating cities. The: period of this grant contract ( "contract'). October 01'; 2012 to September 30, 2013, encompasses two
national mobilization - periods: the Winter Holiday Mobilization period, December 14, 2012 - January 01, 2013, and the Labor Day
Mobilization period, . August 16, 2013 - September 02: 2013. The Lake,Elsinore Police Department will conduct sobriety checkpoints in
Lake Elsinore in accordance,with this contract. The contract includes the attached Schedule A - Descriptions, Schedule B - Detailed
Budget Estimate, . Schedule B -1 - Budget Narrative, and Schedule G- Terms and Conditions,
6. Federal Funds Allocated Under This, Grant Shall Not Exceed: $69;200:00
7, Approval Signatures tBV signing this patio, Agency agrees to the terms and conditions which follow and are attached)
A. The Regents of the University of California Authorized
B. Authorizing Official For Applicant Agency
Signaturere.
Name ; - Jyl Baldwin Phone: 510.642.8110
Name: Shelley Kennedy -Smith Phone: .(951)245 -3300
Title :: Associats_Director. SPO Fax: 510. 642.8230
Title: Captain, Fax: (051) 245 -3311
Address: UC Berkeley Sponsored; Projects Office
Address: 333 West Limited Avenue
2150 Shattuck Avenue; Suite 300
take Elsmcire;.CA 92530
Berkeley; CA 94704 -5940
Emaftt ibaldwin@berkeley.edu
Email: sken ad iversal esheri g
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(Signature) (Dale)
(Signature) (D te)
C. Agency Office Authorized t6 Receive Payments
D. Optional: Individuals -A orized to Sign Claims (in
addition to the Authorizing Official For Applicant Agency)
Agency: Lake. Elsinore,. City of Phone: (951)'674 -312
Name:Daniel Anne Title: Lieuten
/a))nt. �}
Office:, Finance. Department,
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Address: 130 S Main St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Name: Jan s:Adams Title: Lieutenant
Tax ID #:t 95-6000707
Contact Person: James Riley
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(Signature) - (Date)
Email: ,Iriley@lake- elsinore.brg
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Lake Elsinore, City of Grant No. SC13215
Schedule A - Description
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2012 -2013
GOALS
1. To reduce the number of victims killed in alcohol- Involved crashes.
2. To reduce the number of victims injured in alcohol-involved crashes.
3. To reduce nighttime (2100 hours to 0259 hours) fatal crashes.
4. To reduce nighttime (2100 hours to 0259 hours) injury crashes.
5. To reduce hit and run fatal crashes.
0. To reduce hit and run injury crashes.
AGENCY OBJECTIVES
1. To conduct a total of S sobriety checkpoints by September 30, 2013 (should be a minimum of one checkpoint per
mobilization).
NOTE: if a department elects to combine a Driver License (DL) checkpoint with a sobriety checkpoint, the
department should: 1) inform the public (via the press release) that driver licenses will be checked and
2) conduct DUUDL checkpoint operations with signs reading, "DUI/Driver License Checkpoint Ahead".
To better identify and apprehend drug4mpaired drivers in addition to alcohol- impaired drivers, it is
highly recommended that all personnel assigned to staff the greeting lane of the checkpoint be Drug
Recognition Experts (DRE's) and/or Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) trained
swom officers. At the very minimum, all officers contacting drivers in the greeting lane should be
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST)
trained and certified.
To maximize effectiveness, checkpoint operations may be conducted at more than one location on any
evening. Each checkpoint should be highly publicized and visible. The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) does
not fund or support Independent DL checkpoints.
Only on an exception basis and with OTS pre - approval will OTS fund checkpoint operations that begin
prior to 1500 hours. When practicable it is recommended that checkpoint operations run until 0300 hours.
2. If appropriate, a supervisor(s) should attend OTS- sponsored "DUI Checkpoints -Planning and
Management" eight -hour, POST-certified training by December 31, 2012. Officers are encouraged to
attend this training as well
3. To collect and report checkpoint statistics on -line for checkpoints conducted during the Winter and
Labor Day mobilization periods and submit the data by the deadlines established by the Safe Transportation
Research and Education Center (SafeTREC).
4. To coped and report checkpoint statistics on -line for checkpoints conducted outside the mobilization
periods and to submit the data by the end of the applicable quarter(s).
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Lsks Elsinore, City of
Schedule A - Description (continued)
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2012 -2013
MEDIA OBJECTIVES
Grant No. SC13215
1. After the statewide kickoff press event, issue a press release announcing the kick -off of this grant, using the
OTS kickoff press release template provided by SafeTREC.
2. During the mobilization periods (December 14 - January 1 and August 16 - September 2), if an AVOID media
campaign is active in the county, grantee should notify the AVOID Coordinator of checkpoint locations, dates and times at
least fourteen (14) days In advance of all planned checkpoints. The AVOID Coordinator should issue press releases
including checkpoints conducted during the mobilization periods to all major media outlets in the region.
3. For each checkpoint operation, grantee should distribute a separate press release using the OTS template provided
by SafeTREC unless multiple checkpoints are to be conducted within a seven (7) day period, in which case one press
release covering the seven (7) day period that covers all operations will suffice. When using the OTS press release
template provided by SafeTREC, grantee should forward press releases, media advisories, alerts and other press
materials to SafeTREC concurrently with distribution to the media. If any other press release format or copy is used,
grantee should submit the press release to the OTS Public Information Officer at pior*M.ca.00v for his review. Optimum
lead -ime would be 10 — 20 days prior to the operation. The approved press release should also be sent to the
SafeTREC. For post-operational media communications that report the results of checkpoints, grantee does not need to
have the release approved by OTS.
4. Grantee should use OTS's Tagline "Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911" on all news releases and checkpoint publication
materials.
5. 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.
6. Grantee should issue to the media a post-operational news release reporting the results of the checkpoint
(do not submit to OTS media communications reporting the results of checkpoints). Any drug4mpaired driving arrests
(23152(a)) and other drug arrests (possession, transportation, for sale) made as the result of the checkpoint operation
should be incorporated into the post - operational media release.
Phase I: Program Preparation (October 1, 2012 — December 13, 2012)
1. Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract provisions.
2. Notify the SafeTREC of any changes in contact information. The contract, purchase order number and Fact Blasts
are emailed to the contact person listed in the agency application.
3. Attend OTS-sponsored *DUI Checkpoints —Planning and Management" eight -hour, POST - certified training by
December 31, 2012.
4. Plan checkpoint staffing, e.g., supervisors, officers, clerical staff, or community service officers as needed to staff
each sobriety checkpoint on an overtime basis.
5. Send a written request to the SafeTREC to seek approval of any changes to grant funded work or
deliverables.
6. Order grant approved checkpoint supplies, If applicable.
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Lake Elsinore, City of Grant No. SC13215
Schedule A - Description (continued)
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2012 -2013
Phase II: Mobilization (December 14, 2012 — January 1, 2013 and August 16, 2013 — September 2, 2013)
7. After the statewide kidaoffpress event In December, grantee should issue a press release announcing the kick -off of
this grant using the OTS kick -off press release template provided by SafeTREC.
8. if an AVOID media campaign is active in the county, grantee should notify the AVOID Coordinator of checkpoint
=n& dates and times at least fourteen (14) days in advance of all planned checkpoints. The AVOID Coordinator
should issue press releases including checkpoints conducted during the mobilization periods to all major media outlets in
the region.
S. For each checkpoint operation grantee should distribute a se rate press release using the OTS template provided
by SafeTREC unless multiple checkpoints are to be conducted within a seven (/) day peri od j which case one press
release covering the seven C71 day period that covers all operations will suKce. en using the OTS press release
notneedto
10. Use OTS's tegline, 'Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911' on all news releases and checkpoint publication materials.
11. Conduct roll call training. Roll call training costs are not reimbursable.
13. Begin the checkpoint no earlier than 1800 hours and it possible and practicable, operate the checkpoint until 0300
hours.
14. Conduct the last checkpoint no later than September 30, 2013.
Phase III: Post Operational Data Reporting (at the end of each mobilization period and each applicable calendar
quarter)
15. Submit postoperstional data on -line for checkpoints conducted during the Winter Holiday and Labor Day
mobilizations. Submit data by the SafeTREC deadlines.
16. Submit post- operstbnal data on -tine for checkpoints conducted outside the mobilization Periods. Submit the data by
Issue to the media a post-operational news release reporting the results of the checkpoint. Any drugg- impaired
g arrests (23152(a)) an other drug arrests (possession, transportation, for sale) made as the resultof the
Phase IV: Claim Submission (at the end of the applicable calendar quarter)
18. Compile actual overtime and checkpoint supply costs Incurred for operating the grant- funded checkpoints.
19. Download the claim form from the SafeTREC web site at:
http:/Mrww.safetrec.bar keley.edulcheckpointgrentw2012 2013checkpoint.htmi
20. Complete the claim form for the applicable quarter in accordance with Schedule 8 — Detailed Budget Estimate and
Schedule 8 -1— Budget Narrative.
21. Mail the claim forms for the quarter, with the required supporting documentation (specified in Schedule B-1) to the
SafeTREC following the end of the applicable calendar quarter.
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Lake Elsinore, City of
Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2012 -2013
Grant No. SC13216
The Lake Elsinore, City of will conduct a total of 8 sobriety checkpoints in Lake Elsinore as described in Table
B below.
Table S
The cost per checkpoint includes overtime benefits. Only actual benefits accrued from overtime hours will be
covered (e.g., retirement, medieal/dentalivision insurance, uniform allowances will not be covered). Allowable
benefits include: Social Security (OASDI), Workers Compensation, Medicare, State-run disability, and
unemployment insurance.
Maximum Reimbursable Amount for Checkpoint Supplies $7,800.00
Only OTS- approved supplies will be reimbursed. The prices of supplies will be reimbursed in accordance with
policies established by the OTS.
Grant Total Amount $00,200.00
P"mum Relmburuble Amount for Cto ftolms+ Mmrhmum ReImbumeble Amount for Checkpoint Suppbes)
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Number of
Cost Per Checkpoint
Total Cost
Checkpoints
Writer Holiday Mobilization,
December 14, 2012 — January
01, 2013
(should be a minimum of one
1
$7,700.00
$7,700.00
checkpoint)
Labor Day Holiday
Mobilization, August 16, 2013 —
September 02, 2013 (should
1
$7,700.00
$7,700.00
be a minimum of one
checkpoint)
Number of checkpoints outside
the mobilization periods
6
$7,700.00
$46,200.00
Total Number of
8
Maximum Reimbursable
$61,600.00
Checkpoints
Amount for Checkpoints
The cost per checkpoint includes overtime benefits. Only actual benefits accrued from overtime hours will be
covered (e.g., retirement, medieal/dentalivision insurance, uniform allowances will not be covered). Allowable
benefits include: Social Security (OASDI), Workers Compensation, Medicare, State-run disability, and
unemployment insurance.
Maximum Reimbursable Amount for Checkpoint Supplies $7,800.00
Only OTS- approved supplies will be reimbursed. The prices of supplies will be reimbursed in accordance with
policies established by the OTS.
Grant Total Amount $00,200.00
P"mum Relmburuble Amount for Cto ftolms+ Mmrhmum ReImbumeble Amount for Checkpoint Suppbes)
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Lake Elsinore, City of
Schedule B-1 - Budget Narrative
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2012 -2013
Grant No. SC13216
Lake Elsinore, City of will be reimbursed for overtime personnel costs and checkpoint supplies to conduct the
checkpoints.
Overtime reimbursement will reflect actual costs (overtime hourly rate and overtime benefit rates) of the personnel
conducting the appropriate operations up to the amount of the approved cost per check point and the grant total
stated in Schedule B- Detailed Budget Estimate. Only actual benefits accrued from overtime hours will be covered
(e.g., retirement, medicagdentalMsion insurance, uniform allowances will not be covered). Allowable benefits
Include.* Social Security (OASDI), Workers Compensation, Medicare, State-run disability, and unemployment
Insurance.
Budgeted grant activities will be conducted by personnel on an overtime basis. The grant covers only the costa of police
department personnel. Grants do not cover contractual services (wkh the exception of contract cities). Grant - funded
operatlons may be conducted by personnel such as an officer, sergeant, corporal, deputy, community service officer,
dispatcher dericeyadministrative, etc. depending on the titles used by the agency. Personnel will be deployed as needed
to accomplish the greM goals and objedwes. Administralive%lericel personnel are allowable only if they worked on the
checkpoint operation, e.g., to process the urger than normal volume of stations, towing records, and anestlncident
reports. These reports must be a M it of the operation and required to be processed quickly for distribution to the courts
and the District Attomey's Office, or to meet statutory time limits. Cledcal overtime incurred before the checkpoint or
more than one business day after the last day of the checkpoint is not allowable. Costs for preparing claims are not
reimbursable.
OTSapproved checkpoint supplies (cones, signage, vests, PAS devicestsupplies and lighting equipment) are
reimbursable provided that the total cost of supplies, including tax and shipping, does not exceed the awarded
amount specified in Schedule S. The prices of supplies will be reimbursed at unit costs not to exceed
OTSastablished unit costs. Other direct costs are not reimbursable, except for OTSapproved checkpoint supplies.
Indirect costs are not reimbursable.
Reimbursements are contingent upon the following (exceptions must be approved by the SafeTREC):
I. The applicable post - operational data have been submitted using the SafeTREC's on -line reporting
system.
Ii. The claim form is correctly filled out using the SafeTREC Excel -based form.
Nt. The claim amounts do not exceed the limits set forth in Schedule B - DetsUed Budget Estimate.
IV. The information in the overtime slips and the ledger report are consistent and fully support the claim.
V. A ledger report(s) supporting the claim amount is attached to the claim. Only source documents are
accepted to support the claim amount. Explanatory documentation such as spreadsheets may be
submitted to provide additional information but cannot be accepted in lieu of a ledger report(s).
Vt. Contract cities only. A contras city must also provide the sheriffs department's invoice to the contract
sty for the checkpoint overtime costs described in the contract sty's claim. The invoice (or an
attachment to the invoice) must contain the contract rates that are the basis for the sheriffs
department's invoiced amount. The contract city must provide a ledger report showing payment of the
invoice amount. If a sheriffs department or police department is administering the grant for a
contract city, then that administering agency must provide the ledger report only.
Al. An invokes) for the amount of checkpoint supplies is attached to the claim. The Invoke must contain a
sutficieM description of the purchased 8am(s), quantity, and unit cost
.
viii. The claim is signed by the Authoraing Official (Box B of the grant cover page) or Individuals Authorized
to Sign Claims (Box D) as designated in the grant cover page.
ix. Changges in the Authorizing Official For the Applicant Agency or the desi nation of arty other additional
individua(s) to sign claims are documented in accordance with SetaTR C docomentabon requirements.
X. The final dalm is submitted no later than October 31, 2013:
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Lake Elsinore, City of
Schedule C - Terms and Conditions
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2012 -2013
A. INDEMNIFICATION
Grant No. SC13215
Applicant Agency agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State of California, its officers, agents,
and employees, the Regents of the University of California, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all
claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and any
other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies In connection with
the performance of this contract, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person,
fine, or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Applicant Agency in the performance of this contract
B. GOVERNING LAW
This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
C. NOWASSIGNABIUTY
The obligations of the applicant agency under this Contract are not assignable to any third party.
D. USE OF UNIVERSITY NAMEITRADEMARKS
Applicant Agency shall not use the name of the University of California, or any abbreviation thereof, or any
name of which "University of California" is a part, or any trademarks of the University, in any commercial
context, such as may appear on products, in media (including web sites) and print advertisements in cases
when such use may imply an endorsement or sponsorship of the Applicant Agency, its products, or services. All
uses of the University's name and trademarks, therefore, must first receive prior written consent of The Regents
of the University of California through the Office of Marketing & Business Outreach. This policy is in compliance
with the State of Califomia Education Code Section 82000.
E. TERMINATION
Each party has the right to suspend, terminate or abandon the execution of any work by the Applicant Agency
without cause at any time upon giving prior written notice. In the event that this contract is suspended,
terminated, or abandoned, the Regents of the University of California shall pay the Applicant Agency for
services provided hereunder prior to the effective date of said suspension, termination, or abandonment. Said
payment shall be computed in accordance with Schedules B and B-1, provided that the maximum amount
payable to the Applicant Agency for its services shall not exceed the Gram Total Amount on Schedule B for
services provided hereunder prior to the effective date of suspension, termination, or abandonment.
F. STATE OF CALIFORNIA TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Applicant Agency agrees to abide by the General Terms, Conditions, and Certifications contained in OTS Grant
Program Manual, Chapter 8, Exhibit D, Federal Certifications and Assurances.
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