Escondido

City Council

September 18, 2024 Regular Item #7

Agenda Item 7

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