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 2006 Sobriety Checkpoint Mini-Grant, as well as, approve of the grant agreement.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

The Sobriety Checkpoint Program for local law enforcement agencies is designed to reduce the number of people killed in alcohol-involved crashes 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 October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, and cannot be extended.  During this period Burbank Police Officers will be conducting three 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 $26,443 in grant funding.  Money received will be deposited into account 121-ND000-48010-1022 (OTS Safety Grant) and credited to account 001-PD07A-60007 (Overtime - Safety) to reimburse costs.

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 2006 SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MINI-GRANT AND APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENT.

THOMAS HOEFEL

Chief of Police

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