Report Prepared by: Lance Eber, Crime Analyst, Police Department
Title
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety to Conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Traffic Safety Enforcement, Distracted Driving Enforcement, Motorcycle Enforcement, Pedestrian/Bicycle Enforcement, Street Racing Enforcement, and to Conduct Educational Presentations, Along with Funds for Attending Training and Funds for Checkpoint Equipment and Supplies as Part of the California Office of Traffic Safety Traffic Enforcement Program Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety from the Traffic Enforcement Program Grant to conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Traffic Safety Enforcement, Distracted Driving Enforcement, Motorcycle Enforcement, Pedestrian/Bicycle Enforcement, Street Racing and Sideshow Enforcement, Educational Presentations; and, to purchase checkpoint supplies, and to attend training related to alcohol enforcement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-06, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California requesting approval to Apply for the California Office of Traffic Safety's (OTS) Traffic Enforcement Grant Program; and,
If Awarded,
B. Accepting up to $427,500 from the California Office of Traffic Safety Traffic Enforcement Program Grant; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the OTS Grant Award and other necessary documents.
Body
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer back to Staff for reconsideration of specific items.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Merced Police Department (MPD) first received this same grant fun...
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