Purpose:

To request City Council approval of a proposed resolution that authorizes the City Manager to accept a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the 2005 Sobriety Checkpoint Mini-Grant.

Background/Analysis:

The Sobriety Checkpoint Program for Local Law Enforcement Agencies is designed to reduce the number of people killed in alcohol-involved crashes in 2005 through the combined efforts of local law enforcement agencies, California Highway Patrol, and OTS.  Sobriety checkpoints are an effective way to maximize the deterrent effect and increase the perception of apprehension of motorists who would operate a vehicle while impaired.  Studies conducted in California and other states point to the fact that cities conducting frequent sobriety checkpoints report significant reductions in alcohol-involved crashes.

The grant period is fifteen months and encompasses three �You Drink & Drive.  You Lose� mobilization periods.  During these times Burbank Police Officers will be conducting six sobriety checkpoints to help reduce alcohol-related crashes.

Fiscal Impact:

This is a reimbursement grant.  The revenue anticipated from the grant will cover the overtime costs of Officers participating in the checkpoints.  The City of Burbank has been approved for approximately $52,460 in grant funding.  Accepting the grant funds amends the City�s budget by increasing Fund 121�s revenue estimate by $52,460 in account 121-ND000-48010-1022 (OTS Safety Grant).

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adoption of a proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE 2005 SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MINI-GRANT.

THOMAS HOEFEL

Chief of Police

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