REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Grant Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety, and Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Safe Moves, Inc., for the Safe Routes to School Program, and Related Budget Amendments
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara administers the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS Program) through a collaborative effort with the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD). Currently, 17 schools participate in the program, which offers Safe Routes to School Maps, Bicycle & Pedestrian Rodeos, Walk & Bike to School Days, Traffic Safety Equipment Giveaways, Safety Education Curriculum, and Parent and School District staff workshops.
In July 2022, the City received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). OTS, which administers traffic safety grants made available to California by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), awarded these funds to enhance the City's SRTS Program. In November 2022, the City allocated these funds through an agreement with Safe Moves, Inc. This agreement was later amended (Amendment No. 1) to incorporate an additional $45,200 grant received from OTS in July 2023. These funds were used to purchase safety equipment, such as bicycle helmets, and to support activities including bicycle and pedestrian rodeos and student assemblies.
In January 2024, the Department of Public Works (DPW) submitted a third grant application to OTS for additional funds to continue to support the SRTS Program. The application sought funding for activities and materials similar to those supported by the first two grant awards. On July 17, 2024, DPW received notification that the City was tentatively awarded a $69,050 grant from OTS.
The purpose of this report is to request Council authorization for the City Manager to execute the 2024 Grant Agreement with OTS (Grant Agreement) and Amendm...
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