REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
SHELBY MACNAB, MPA, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
BY: CHANELL WEST, Senior Management Analyst
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION- Authorizing the submission of a grant application of up to $400,000 to the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to fund bicycle and pedestrian safety programming and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds and sign all related documents on behalf of the City (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to apply for a grant of up to $400,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety and authorize the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds, execute the grant agreement, and sign all related documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The PARCS Department is seeking grant funding from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (CA OTS) to provide bicycle and pedestrian safety programming throughout the City of Fresno. Grant applications are due by January 31, 2025.
BACKGROUND
Bicycle and pedestrian safety education is an important safety strategy identified in the City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan (2017) and prioritized by the City of Fresno Active Transportation Advisory Committee. To advance safety priorities, the PARCS Department annually seeks federal grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support bicycle and pedestrian safety education efforts which include educational booths, bicycle safety clinics or "bike rodeos", after school activities, presentations, and community events. Education efforts are focused on reaching at-risk populations including seniors and youth.
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