Legislation Details

File #: CONS 26-320   
Section: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
Meeting Body: City Council
Agenda Date: 9/15/2026 Final action:
Subject: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $215,000 in Grant Funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Hayward Police Department
Attachments: 1. Attachment I Staff Report, 2. Attachment II Resolution

DATE:      September 15, 2026

 

TO:           Mayor and City Council

 

FROM:     Police Chief

 

SUBJECT                     

Title                      

 

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $215,000 in Grant Funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Hayward Police Department                                                              

 

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RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation

 

That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate $215,000 in awarded grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Hayward Police Department (HPD).

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SUMMARY

 

HPD applied for and was awarded $215,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for HPD as part of a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant.  The funds will be used for educational and other programs, including impaired driving enforcement; enforcement focusing on distracted driving; seat belt enforcement; special enforcement encouraging motorcycle safety; enforcement and public education in areas with high bicycle/pedestrian collisions; and media outreach strategies designed to enhance public awareness.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I                     Staff Report

Attachment II                     Resolution