HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-294 ITD - Traffic Mobilization Grant FY21
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-294
Meeting Date October 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request Approval of the Submission of the Idaho Transportation Department – Office of Highway Safety FFY21 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement (TEGPA) Application
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
/
Originator
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
$15,000.00 maximum
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Idaho Transportation Department – Office of Highway Safety.
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
11/01/2019
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Idaho Department of Transportation – Office of Highway Safety has announced the FFY21 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement (TEGPA) for the reimbursement of officer salaries for
grant related patrols and the purchase of traffic safety related equipment at the end of the grant period if approved by Idaho Transportation Department. This funding is for law enforcement
agencies and other organizations to assist in the development of programs to reduce or eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.
If approved for the equipment funding at the end of the grant period, the McCall Police Department will purchase traffic enforcement related equipment. The dollar amount earned through
the grant will be determine by the actual equipment purchased.
Office of Highway Safety offers “Mini Grants” to Law Enforcment Agencies to help offset overtime costs associated with Traffic Enforcement during high volume, short term time periods.
A Grant Match of 25% is for the overtime costs associated with “High Visibility Enforcement” during large scale events which require McCall Police Officers to work overtime hours.
The Mini Grants will be geared toward the enforcement of impaired driving and will be during nighttime hours for specific time periods only.
Attached is the FFY20 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Submission of the Idaho Transportation Department – Office of Highway Safety FFY21Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement (TEGPA) application and authorize the Mayor to sign
all necessary documents.
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