2021/10/20 Council Agenda Packet

City Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet Project title: Interagency Agreement with Washington Traffic Safety Commission for participation as sub- recipient in the Region 10 Target Zero Task Force traffic safety grant project Council Bill # Project: 2022-HVE-4451-Region 10 Target Zero Task Force Partner/Supplier: Washington Traffic Safety Commission Location: n/a Preceding action: Annual agreement Fund: 031/Police General Fund Agenda dates requested: 10/20/2021 Briefing Proposed action Consent X Action Ordinance Public hearing Yes No X Budget amendment: Yes No X PowerPoint presentation: Yes No X Attachments: Interagency Agreement Department(s) involved: Police, Legal Contact person: John DeRousse Phone number: 425-257-8408 Email: jderousse@everettwa.gov Initialed by: DT Department head Administration Council President Fiscal summary statement: This interagency agreement provides for reimbursement of officer overtime costs associated with high visibility traffic safety enforcement emphases throughout the contract term. As a sub- recipient, the Everett Police Department can access a portion of the $114,000.00 in grant funding awarded to Snohomish County law enforcement agencies through the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. There is no match requirement and no minimum participation obligation. Project summary statement: The Everett Police Department works in coordination with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and other Snohomish County law enforcement agencies to conduct high visibility traffic safety enforcement activities under the Target Zero Task Force grant program. The program goal is to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by engaging in high visibility patrols in the areas of impaired driving, distracted driving, and motorcycle safety. Execution of this interagency agreement allows the City of Everett to participate in these important safety emphases and seek reimbursement for officer overtime costs during the term of October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. Recommendation (exact action requested of Council): Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission regarding participation as a sub-recipient in the Region 10 Target Zero Task Force traffic safety grant project.