City Council

7. FY 2024-25 STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (“STEP”) GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-137 authorizing the Escondido Police Department to accept a FY 2024-25 California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) Grant in the amount of $470,000; authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, internal requirement in support of Police Services. COUNCIL PRIORITY –Public Safety a) Resolution No. 2024-137