HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-16-588 with OTS.pdfAgreement No.16-588
State of California -Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT -Page 1
OTS-38 (Rev. 4/16)
GRANT NUMBER
AL1703
1. GRANT TITLE
INTENSIVE PROBATION SUPERVISION FOR HIGH-RISK FELONY AND REPEAT DUI OFFENDERS
2. NAME OF AGENCY
COUNTY OF FRESNO
3. AGENCY UNIT TO ADMINISTER GRANT
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
5. GRANT DESCRIPTION
4. GRANT PERIOD
From:
To:
10/1116
9/30/17
The County Probation Department will work to reduce DUI related fatalities, injuries, and DUI recidivism. The
worst-of-the worst, high-risk, felony, and repeat DUI offenders will be held accountable through intensive
supervision to ensure compliance with court ordered conditions of probation and to prevent re-arrest on new
DUI charges. Supervision activities include: monitoring of treatment and DUI program participation,
conducting office visits, unannounced fourth waiver searches, field visits, random alcohol testing, distribution
of HOT sheets.
6. FEDERAL FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED: $ 364,254.00
7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following which are by this
reference made a part of the Agreement:
• Schedule A (OTS-38b)-Problem Statement, Goals and • Exhibit A -Certifications and Assurances
Objectives and Method of Procedure • Exhibit B*-OTS Grant Program Manual
• Schedule B (OTS-38d)-Detailed Budget Estimate and
Sub-Budget Estimate (if applicable)
• Schedule B-1 (OTS-38t)-Budget Narrative and Sub-
Budget Narrative (if applicable)
*Items shown with an asterisk (* ), are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement as if attached hereto.
These documents can be viewed at the OTS home web page under Grants: www.ots.ca.gov.
We, the officials named below, hereby swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that we are duly
authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above described Grant terms and conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
8. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
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A. GRANT DIRECTOR
NAME Mike Elliott PHONE 559-600-1233
B. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF AGENCY
NAME Ernest Buddy Mendes PHONE 559-600-4000
TITLE Interim Chief Probation
Officer
ADDREss 890 S. Tenth Street
Fresno, CA 93702
E-MAIL: melliott@co.fresno.ca.us
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C. FISCAL OR ACCOUNTING OFFICIAL
NAME: Greg Reinke
FAX 559-455-2416
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PHONE 559-600-1247
TITLE Probation Administration
Division Director FAx 559-455-4785
ADDREss 3333 E. American Avenue, Suite B
Fresno, CA 93725
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ADDREss 2281 Tulare Street, Room 301
Fresno, CA 93721
E-MAIL District4@co.fresno.ca.us
FAX 559-600-1609
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D. OFFICE AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS
NAME: Fresno County Probation Department
ADDREss: 3333 E. American Avenue, Suite B
Fresno, CA 93725
9. DUNS NUMBER
DUNS#: 932953037
REGISTERED 3333 E. American Avenue, Suite B
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ZIP Fresno, CA 93725-9248
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PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 1
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
• PROBLEM STATEMENT
When the Preventing Repeat Impaired Driving Effectively (PRIDE) grant was implemented in 2006, the
Fresno County Probation Department (FCPD) had seen a significant increase in DUI offenders being placed
on probation. From 2005 to 2006, countywide misdemeanor DUI convictions increased 21%, and
countywide felony DUI convictions increased 121%. The FCPD did not have adequate resources to
effectively supervise felony DUI offenders and local statistics during that time indicated a pressing need for a
concerted effort on reducing DUI incidents in our community.
Alcohol-related deaths and injuries declined substantially during the time Fresno County has operated this
Repeat DUI program. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records
System (SWITRS), alcohol-related fatalities decreased over 30% between 2006 and 2010, while injuries
decreased nearly 24%. Although the numbers trended downward every year from 2007 to 2010, it should be
noted that 2010 was an especially good year for Fresno County, with numbers coming in substantially lower
than would be predicted by the previous progression. Both deaths and injuries attributed to alcohol-involved
collisions increased from 2010 to 2011. However, the figures for alcohol-involved fatal collisions and
fatalities in 2011 follow the downward trend experienced from 2007-2009. The figures for alcohol-involved
injury collisions and the number of persons injured were higher in 2011 than anticipated.
We compared Fresno County’s DUI experience during the three years prior to implementation of our Repeat
DUI program to the time period since Repeat DUI has been in operation. The average number of fatalities
has dropped from 66 to 55 per year, a reduction of 17%, while the average number of injured persons
dropped from 858 to 696 per year, a reduction of 19%. Statewide, the average number of alcohol-involved
fatalities for those same periods dropped 9%, while the average number of injuries from alcohol-involved
collisions dropped 10%.
It is evident that grant funded intensive supervision of high-risk, repeat DUI offenders has been very
effective, but alcohol-involved fatal and injury collisions continue to pose a grave problem in our
community. DUI related collisions afflict Fresno County families—disrupting their lives, interfering with
plans, altering capabilities and, all too often, ending relationships in an instant. DUI related casualties also
impact Fresno County’s economy—with employers losing man-hours and employees losing work (and
paychecks) due to another person’s choice to drive after drinking alcohol or when impaired by drugs. All too
often, the person who made that choice is a repeat offender, causing untold physical, emotional, and
economic damage to yet another victim…or victims!
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Collision Rankings, Fresno County has
experienced an increase in alcohol involved collisions in relation to miles driven. In 2009, Fresno County
ranked 38 out of 58 counties for alcohol involved collisions based on daily vehicle miles traveled. (The
County ranked number 1 has the highest or “worst” rate of collisions to miles.) In 2011, Fresno County’s
rank adversely moved to 21 of 58. In 2012, Fresno County’s rank increased to 53rd among the 58 counties,
but the ranking methodology was revised during that data collection period. In 2013, Fresno County’s rank
continued to increase to 57th among the 58 counties.
PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 2
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
Tracking collisions, injuries and fatalities in Fresno County demonstrates that intensive supervision of DUI
offenders has averted collisions and prevented victims from being killed and injured in alcohol involved
collisions; however, there is a need to provide intensive supervision of offenders who sustain convictions for
driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). Recently, researchers in traffic safety have placed great
emphasis in detecting, apprehending and monitoring DUID’s.
A 2012 statewide survey on alcohol and drug use of California nighttime weekend drivers found that:
“In terms of breath and oral fluid test results, [14%] tested positive for at least one drug, and 7.3% tested positive
for alcohol. One percent of tested drivers were at .08 blood alcohol content (BAC) or above.”
The survey results revealed that over half of the drivers who tested positive for “at least one drug” tested positive
for marijuana. Nearly 90% of drug positive drivers tested negative for alcohol. Based on this information, it is
likely that many DUI collisions involved drivers impaired by drug use. Statewide, drug involved crash
injuries increased 9% over the past decade; while drug involved crash fatalities increased 39%.
The FCPD conducted a random sample of DUI offenders under active supervision to evaluate the need to
establish an intensive DUID caseload. Thirty case files from each of the following caseloads were examined:
• DUI involving alcohol (non-intensive),
• DUID—DUI involving drugs (non-intensive), and
• Repeat DUI—High-risk, Repeat DUI Intensive Supervision (OTS grant-funded).
For each of these groups, we reviewed entries for the period of 10/1/2012 through 9/30/2013 and tabulated
activities reflective of Repeat DUI grant objectives:
• Office contacts made,
• Probationers tested for alcohol/drug use,
• Positive test results, and
• Court actions initiated for violatable acts.
Our random sample revealed that in the first group, “DUI involving alcohol (non-intensive),” only 10 of the
30 offenders were seen in the office during 2012-13. Two offenders were tested for alcohol/drug use, with
negative results. None of the cases had court actions for violatable acts.
Comparison of the DUID and the Repeat DUI caseloads was very interesting. Repeat DUI (OTS grant-
funded) intensive caseload offenders had 210% more office contacts made than the DUID caseload. While
nearly twice as many Repeat DUI offenders were tested for alcohol/drug use, DUID offenders had 45% more
positive test results. Despite the greater likelihood of demonstrable violations, the DUID offenders were less
likely to receive official consequences. Court actions initiated for violatable acts were 20% greater in the
Repeat DUI caseload than the DUID caseload.
These results indicated that offenders on the DUID caseload were in need of intensive supervision. With an
established DUID intensive caseload, the FCPD is more effectively supervising these probationers and it is
anticipated that drug involved collisions, fatalities and injuries will decrease in Fresno County.
PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 3
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
Drug use is a formidable problem for Fresno County probationers—and a barrier to successful completion of
Probation. Over the last year, the FCPD has been using state-of-the-art, saliva drug screening kits that test for
the 6 most common drugs used by offenders. The kits provide immediate results, so officers are able to
quickly test offenders in the office or out in the field. The use of these kits has significantly increased our
effectiveness in providing intensive supervision of DUI offenders.
It is evident that OTS Repeat DUI grant-funded intensive supervision has suppressed criminal and
unfavorable behavior of Repeat DUI offenders in Fresno County. Without funding from OTS and the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, FCPD’s supervision of DUI offenders would be adversely
impacted. Without grant funding, DUI offender recidivism and the number of alcohol and drug involved
traffic collisions, including injuries and fatalities would likely increase, posing a great risk to our community.
PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 4
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
A. Traffic Data Summary:
• Data: Use SWITRS data (www.chp.ca.gov) for fatal/injury and collision/victim numbers, and the “Annual Report of the
California DUI Management Information System” (MIS) (www.dmv.ca.gov) Appendix B, Table B1 and B3, for
countywide arrest and conviction numbers.
Collision Type 2011 2012 2013
Collisions Victims Collisions Victims Collisions Victims
Fatal 111 121 106 118 101 119
Injury 3247 5037 2407 3765 2089 3332
Fatal Injury Killed Injured Fatal Injury Killed Injured Fatal Injury Killed Injured
Alcohol- Involved 45 431 50 672 45 299 50 443 36 273 43 448
Countywide Total
DUI Arrests
4512 5725 5123
Countywide
Misdemeanor DUI
Convictions
3904 4459 ---
Countywide Felony
DUI Convictions
204 203 ---
FFY 2013 FFY 2014 FFY 2015
Average Number of DUI Probationers Under Intensive Supervision 120 110 200
Warrant Sweeps Conducted 19 9 13
Field Contacts (Without Search) Conducted 154 139 98
Office Contacts Conducted 860 815 1290
Home Searches Conducted 120 98 207
Alcohol Tests Conducted 2200 1971 2294
HOT Sheets Distributed 12 3 4
SCRAM Probationer-Days 540 2104 2740
Positive Reports from SCRAM 0 1 2
Violations Resulting from SCRAM 0 3 2
Known Violatable Acts 191 216 182
Responses to Known Violatable Acts 191 213 182
Court Actions Initiated for Violatable Acts 56 59 77
Grant-Funded Full-Time DUI Probation Officers 1 1 2
Non-Grant Full-Time DUI Probation Officers 0 0 0
PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 5
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
• PERFORMANCE MEASURES
A. Goals:
1) Reduce the number of persons killed in traffic collisions.
2) Reduce the number of persons injured in traffic collisions.
3) Reduce the number of new DUI offenses by DUI probationers.
4) Reduce the number of DUI probationers arrested/cited for driving with suspended or revoked
license.
5) Increase the percentage of DUI probationers in compliance with court-ordered probation.
B. Objectives:
1. Issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15. The kick-off press
releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be emailed to the OTS Public Information
Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and copied to your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the
issuance date of the release.
2. Establish all grant-funded positions and train staff on defined roles and duties, including data
collection and reporting requirements by October 31.
3. Develop (and submit by October 31) a written “Operational Plan” to establish the method of
operation and the policies applicable to carry out the activities of the DUI Probationer Supervision
grant program.
4. Obtain, or develop, and utilize a risk or needs assessment tool to identify high-risk DUI offenders for
placement on formal probation by October 31.
5. Establish 2 caseload(s) of 100 high-risk DUI probationers each, for intensive supervision by October
31.
6. Develop and/or maintain a “Hot Sheet” program to notify patrol and traffic officers to be on the
lookout for identified repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI
convictions by December 31. Updated Hot Sheets should be distributed to patrol and traffic officers
on a monthly basis.
7. Work with court officials and the prosecutor’s office throughout the grant period to ensure the court
establishes probation orders necessary to conduct and sustain intensive supervision of DUI
probationers.
PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 6
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
8. Track the number of attempted field contacts (anywhere other than in the office, including all “door
knocks”) with or without search, of high-risk DUI probationers.
9. Track and report SCRAM usage, and resulting SCRAM violations of high-risk DUI probationers.
10. Track and report probation violations and probation revocation proceedings for program participants
who fail to abide by the terms and conditions of probation throughout the grant period.
11. Make 170 unannounced field contacts (anywhere other than in the office) with search of DUI
probationers body/property. Note: Surprise home contacts with search are the preferred method for
ensuring compliance with court-ordered terms of probation.
12. Make 1,000 office contacts with DUI probationers.
13. Conduct 1,000 alcohol tests of DUI probationers.
14. Conduct 10 warrant service operation(s) targeting informal and/or formal DUI probationers who fail
to comply with the terms and conditions of probation and/or other DUI suspects who fail to appear
in court.
15. Send 2 law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
(minimum 16 hour) POST-certified training.
• METHOD OF PROCEDURE
A. Phase 1 - Program Preparation, Training and Implementation (1st Quarter of Grant Year)
• The Probation Department will hire grant-funded staff positions responsible for conducting
supervision and other related duties.
• Grant-related purchases of equipment and/or minor equipment, if any, will be initiated and other
necessary equipment and supplies will be acquired.
• Staff will be trained in the use and calibration of Portable Alcohol Screening (PAS) devices and on
relevant statues pertaining to DUI offenders.
• The Risk Assessment tool will be purchased or developed, and staff will be trained on the use of the
tool and the policies and procedures for identifying risk-levels and making caseload assignments.
• Staff will receive training and orientation related to the Department’s SCRAM program (if
applicable) and will begin working closely with the SCRAM vendor to ensure a timely response to
any violations by DUI offenders.
PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 7
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
• A written operational plan will be developed and submitted. The plan will outline the Department’s
policies and procedures related to the DUI Probationer Intensive Supervision Program including
participant criteria, how individuals are identified and selected for inclusion on the caseload, how risk
assessment is conducted, how and why offenders are moved on and off the caseload, policies and
procedures for office visits, alcohol testing, field contacts, home searches, and court monitoring. The
operational plan should include contact information for referrals to resources such as county mental
health, treatment, Alcoholics Anonymous, vocational training, job search and placement. The
operational plan should be written in a manner that allows it to serve as a manual for new or
additional program staff working with the DUI supervision program.
B. Phase 2 - Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year)
• News releases highlighting program successes and high visibility programs, such as warrant service
operations, will be developed, approved by OTS and issued to the media throughout the grant period.
• To ensure compliance with all court ordered conditions of probation, the Probation Department will
conduct the intensive supervision activities specified in the grant objectives. Activities include: risk
assessment and assignment; initial home evaluation; office visits; field contacts; warrant sweeps;
surveillance; alcohol tests; home searches; monitoring of treatment and other program participation;
review and monitoring of SCRAM alerts (if applicable); and ignition interlock device compliance.
• Staff should work with the court and District or City Attorney’s office to ensure appropriate terms of
probation are ordered.
• Probation should maintain and distribute a “Hot Sheet” to local law enforcement and will perform
necessary record keeping and reporting.
• Probation should respond to all known probation violations and initiate appropriate interventions up
to and including court action.
Media Requirements
• Send all grant-related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public materials to
the OTS Public Information Officer (PIO) at pio@ots.ca.gov, with a copy to your OTS Coordinator.
a) If an OTS template-based press release is used, the OTS PIO and Coordinator should be copied
when the release is distributed to the press. If an OTS template is not used, or is substantially
changed, a draft press release should be sent to the OTS PIO for approval. Optimum lead time
would be 10-20 days prior to the release date to ensure adequate turn-around time.
PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 8
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
b) Press releases reporting the results of grant activities such as enforcement operations are exempt
from the recommended advance approval process, but still should be copied to the OTS PIO and
Coordinator when the release is distributed to the press.
c) Activities such as warrant service operations and court stings that could be compromised by
advanced publicity are exempt from pre-publicity, but are encouraged to offer embargoed media
coverage and to report the results.
• Use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: Funding for this
program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• Email the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator at least 30 days in advance, a
short description of any significant grant-related traffic safety event or program so OTS has
sufficient notice to arrange for attendance and/or participation in the event.
• Submit a draft or rough-cut of all printed or recorded material (brochures, posters, scripts, artwork,
trailer graphics, etc.) to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator for
approval 14 days prior to the production or duplication.
• Include the OTS logo, space permitting, on grant-funded print materials; consult your OTS
Coordinator for specifics.
C. Phase 3 – Data Collection & Reporting (Throughout Grant Year)
• Agencies are required to collect and report quarterly, appropriate data that supports the progress of
goals and objectives.
• Statistical data relating to the grant goals and objectives will be collected, analyzed, and incorporated
in Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs). QPRs for the quarter ending September 30 will include
year-to-date comparisons of goals and objectives. If required, a separate quarterly data reporting
form will be completed each quarter and submitted as part of the QPR.
• Reports will compare actual grant accomplishments with the planned accomplishments. They will
include information concerning changes made by the Grant Director in planning and guiding the
grant efforts.
• Reports should be completed and submitted in accordance with OTS requirements as specified in the
Grant Program Manual.
PROBATION
SCHEDULE A
GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANT NO. AL1703
PAGE 9
OTS-38b (Rev. 4/16)
• METHOD OF EVALUATION
Using the data compiled during the grant, the Grant Director will complete the “Final Evaluation” section in
the fourth/final Quarterly Performance Report (QPR). The Final Evaluation should provide a brief summary
of the grant’s accomplishments, challenges and significant activities. This narrative should also include
whether goals and objectives were met, exceeded, or an explanation of why objectives were not completed.
• ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
This program has full support of the County of Fresno. Every effort will be made to continue the activities
after the grant conclusion.
SCHEDULE B
DETAILED BUDGET ESTIMATE
GRANT NO. AL1703
OTS-38d (Rev. 6/15)
TOTAL AMOUNT
$ 364,254.00
CFDA FY-1
2 x 12 mo x $5,704/month @ 100%20.608 136,896.00$ 136,896.00$
20.608 110,955.00$ 110,955.00$
Probation Technician
1 x 12 mo x $3,278/month @ 100%20.608 39,336.00$ 39,336.00$
20.608 31,882.00$ 31,882.00$
Overtime
Compliance Check Operations 20.608 21,476.00$ 21,476.00$
Warrant Service Operations 20.608 7,899.00$ 7,899.00$
Benefits @ 7.67%20.608 2,254.00$ 2,254.00$
350,698.00$ 350,698.00$
20.608 2,556.00$ 2,556.00$
2,556.00$ 2,556.00$
-$ -$
-$
-$ -$
20.608 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
20.608 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$
20.608 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
20.608 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
20.608 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
20.608 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$
11,000.00$ 11,000.00$
-$ -$
364,254.00$ 364,254.00$
Category Sub-Total
None
Category Sub-Total
Category Sub-Total
F. INDIRECT COSTS
None
Vehicle Leases
Computer Networking Support
Risk Assessment Tool
Alcohol Testing
A. PERSONNEL COSTS
TOTAL COST TO
GRANT
D. EQUIPMENT
Communications
FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATES
10/1/16 thru 9/30/17 COST CATEGORY
In-State
Out-of-State
None
FUND NUMBER
164 AL
CATALOG NUMBER
(CFDA)
20.608
FUND DESCRIPTION
MIMIMUM PENALTIES FOR REPEAT
OFFENDERS FOR DRIVING WHILE
INTOXICATED
GRANT TOTAL
Positions and Salaries
Fulltime
Deputy Probation Officer
Category Sub-Total
B. TRAVEL EXPENSE
C. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Category Sub-Total
Benefits @ 81.0503%
Benefits @ 81.0503%
Category Sub-Total
E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS
Mobile Devices
SCHEDULE B-1
GRANT NO. AL1703
BUDGET NARRATIVE Page 1
OTS-38f (Rev. 4/16)
PERSONNEL COSTS
Fulltime
Salaries - may include wages, salaries, special compensations, or authorized absences such as annual leave
and sick leave provided the cost for the individual employee is (a) reasonable for the services rendered, and
(b) follows an appointment made in accordance with state or local laws and rules and meets federal
requirements.
Supplanting Statement
Personnel assigned to the grant are conducting a new traffic safety program not previously funded with City,
County or State funding or were previously in a grant funded position.
(2) Deputy Probation Officer:
In a lead capacity, the Deputy Probation Officers assigned to the grant will perform sensitive, complex and
critical work to reduce DUI related fatalities, injuries and DUI recidivism in Fresno County. The worst-of-
the-worst, high-risk, felony and repeat DUI (alcohol & drug) offenders will be closely supervised and held
accountable to ensure compliance with court ordered conditions of probation and to prevent re-arrests on
new DUI charges.
Supervision duties include: maintaining a specialized low number DUI caseload; interviewing DUI
offenders post intake and maintaining their individualized case plans; referring DUI offenders to local
services in the community, including but not limited to: substance abuse treatment, DUI programs,
employment resources and educational programs; monitoring the progress and participation of offenders in
service programs and initiating interventions to all probation violations; conducting unannounced
compliance searches at the offenders’ reported residences, including at residential treatment programs;
administering on-the-spot alcohol and/or drug testing; closely monitoring the compliance of offenders on
court ordered or DMV sanctions, such as: Electronic Monitoring, the Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol
Monitoring Program (SCRAM) and the Ignition Interlock Device; coordinating and working with probation
officers and other law enforcement agencies during compliance operations, warrant service operations and
surveillance stakeouts targeting offenders who are suspected of driving with a suspended driver’s license;
disseminating habitual offender bulletins to local law enforcement and participating in anti-DUI efforts;
ensuring that the necessary terms and conditions are imposed and that appropriate charges are filed for
violations by working and communicating with court officials and the district attorney; tracking, compiling
and reporting offender and program statistics on a quarterly basis and monitoring progress in achieving
grant objectives; and performing other administrative work of the grant program.
2 Deputy Probation Officer(s) x 12 months @ 100%
SCHEDULE B-1
GRANT NO. AL1703
BUDGET NARRATIVE Page 2
OTS-38f (Rev. 4/16)
Full Time Benefit Rate
Unemployment Insurance 0.0180%
Retirement 62.4500%
Social Security/FICA/OASDI 7.6500%
Worker’s Compensation 0.9873%
Health Insurance 9.9450%
TOTAL BENEFIT RATE 81.0503%
(1) Probation Technician:
Under general supervision, the Probation Technician assigned to the grant will perform a variety of non-
peace officer support services to reduce DUI related fatalities, injuries and DUI recidivism in Fresno
County.
Non-peace officer support duties may include: intake services consisting of reviewing newly assigned cases
to determine if the case is suitable for the intensive supervision provided by the grant; initiating and
maintaining contact with DUI offenders by telephone and office interviews; administering probation
instructions after sentencing and administering risk assessments of DUI offenders; creating an
individualized case plan for DUI offenders and referring them to local services in the community, including
but not limited to: substance abuse treatment, DUI programs, employment resources and educational
programs; enrolling DUI offenders on a phone reporting system that advises offenders on a monthly basis
not to drive with a suspended license; monitoring the progress and participation of offenders in services;
administering on-the-spot alcohol and/or drug testing; closely monitoring the compliance of offenders on
court ordered or DMV sanctions, such as: the electronic monitor, the Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol
Monitoring Program (SCRAM) and the Ignition Interlock Device; disseminating habitual DUI offender
bulletins to local law enforcement; tracking, compiling and reporting program performance statistics on a
quarterly basis; performing other support services for the grant program.
1 Probation Technician x 12 months @ 100%
Full Time Benefit Rate
Unemployment Insurance 0.0180%
Retirement 62.4500%
Social Security/FICA/OASDI 7.6500%
Worker’s Compensation 0.9873%
Health Insurance 9.9450%
TOTAL BENEFIT RATE 81.0503%
SCHEDULE B-1
GRANT NO. AL1703
BUDGET NARRATIVE Page 3
OTS-38f (Rev. 4/16)
Overtime
Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations may be conducted by personnel such as a Supervising
Deputy Probation Officer, Senior Probation Officer, or Probation Officer. Personnel will be deployed as
needed to accomplish the grant goals and objectives.
Costs are estimated based on an overtime hourly rate range of $37.75/hour to $50.84/hour.
Overtime reimbursement will reflect actual costs of the personnel conducting the appropriate operation up to
the maximum range specified.
Overtime Benefit Rates
Unemployment Insurance 0.02%
Social Security/FICA (OASDI) 7.65%
TOTAL BENEFIT RATE 7.67%
TRAVEL EXPENSE
In State
Costs are included for appropriate staff to attend conferences and training events supporting the grant goals
and objectives and/or traffic safety. Local mileage for grant activities and meetings is included. All
conferences, seminars or training not specifically identified in the Schedule B-1 (Budget Narrative) must be
approved by OTS. All travel claimed must be at the agency approved rate. Per Diem may not be claimed
for meals provided at conferences when registration fees are paid with OTS grant funds.
Out-Of-State
None
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
None
EQUIPMENT
None
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
Communications - costs of telephone service, mail/messenger service (excluding overnight priority mail)
and communications services.
Computer Networking Support – network access, administration and software licenses for the attorneys,
investigator and investigative assistant assigned to the project. These costs are billed according to the
following formula: Monthly fee of $208.00 for 12 months, up to the budgeted amount.
SCHEDULE B-1
GRANT NO. AL1703
BUDGET NARRATIVE Page 4
OTS-38f (Rev. 4/16)
Risk Assessment Tool(s) – to evaluate DUI probationer’s risk level for reoffending and to assign
individuals to the high-risk DUI probation caseloads.
Alcohol Testing - testing conducted to determine DUI probationers’ compliance with terms and conditions
of probation. Costs may include lab testing fees and testing supplies such as mouth pieces, cups and test
kits.
Vehicle Leases - lease of vehicles for activities supporting the grants goals and objectives and traffic safety.
Uses may include compliance/warrant operations, surveillance, department trainings, and other activities
supporting the grant goals and objectives, including meetings and department personnel, local law
enforcement agencies and stakeholders. Lease charges to the grant will be in accordance with the following
formula or rate: $279 per month. Reimbursement will be claimed on an actual cost basis and proportional to
the grant-related use of the vehicle.
Formula(s) for calculating vehicle charges:
Monthly fee of $171.00 plus mileage at the rate of $0.54 (estimated mileage per month is 200 miles x $0.54
= $108. Total rate per month = $279.00). The total costs claimed shall not exceed $2,000.
Mobile Devices – Costs for purchase of two tablets and monthly network access ($2,500). Mobile devices
provide staff quick access to probation portals, which will eliminate time spent in the office compiling
needed documents and information prior to going into the field. This also enables staff to document the
result of field contact immediately.
2 Mobile devices at $650 = $1,300 and $50 monthly charges for network access ($50 x 12 months x 2 =
$1,200)
INDIRECT COSTS
None.
PROGRAM INCOME
There will be no program income generated from this grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
Certifications and Assurances (Rev. 5/16)
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Failure to comply with applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives may subject Grantee Agenc y
officials to civil or criminal penalties and/or place the State in a high risk grantee status in accordance with 49
CFR §18.12.
The officials named on the grant agreement, certify by way of signature on the grant agreement signature page,
that the Grantee Agency complies with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives and State
rules, guidelines, policies and laws in effect with respect to the periods for which it receives grant funding.
Applicable provisions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4—Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended
• 49 CFR Part 18—Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to
State and Local Governments
• 23 CFR Part 1200—Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs
NONDISCRIMINATION
The Grantee Agency will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulations relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-
352), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin (and 49 CFR Part 21); (b)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683 and 1685-1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29
U.S.C. 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-336), as amended (42 U.S.C. 12101,
et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabilities (and 49 CFR Part 27); (d) the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
age; (e) the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-259), which requires Federal-aid recipients and
all sub-recipients to prevent discrimination and ensure nondiscrimination in all of their programs and activities;
(f) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92-255), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (g) the comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (h) Sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912, as amended (42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 and 290ee-3), relating to confidentiality of alcohol and
drug abuse patient records; (i) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3601, et seq.),
relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (j) any other nondiscrimination
provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (k) the
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
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BUY AMERICA ACT
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The Grantee Agency will comply with the provisions of the Buy America Act (49 U.S.C. 5323(j)), which
contains the following requirements:
Only steel, iron and manufactured products produced in the United States may be purchased with Federal funds
unless the Secretary of Transportation determines that such domestic purchases would be inconsistent with the
public interest, that such materials are not reasonably available and of a satisfactory quality, or that inclusion of
domestic materials will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent. Clear
justification for the purchase of non-domestic items must be in the form of a waiver request submitted to and
approved by the Secretary of Transportation.
POLITICAL ACTIVITY (HATCH ACT)
The Grantee Agency will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508) which limits the
political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with
Federal funds.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING FEDERAL LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with
the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-
LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for
all sub-award at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grant, loans, and
cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each
such failure.
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RESTRICTION ON STATE LOBBYING
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None of the funds under this program will be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a
State or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any
State or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., “grassroots”) lobbying
activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a State official whose salary is supported with NHTSA
funds from engaging in direct communications with State or local legislative officials, in accordance with
customary State practice, even if such communications urge legislative officials to favor or oppose the adoption
of a specific pending legislative proposal.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Instructions for Primary Certification
1. By signing and submitting this grant agreement, the Grantee Agency Official is providing the certification
set out below.
2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of
participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it
cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in
connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However,
failure of the Grantee Agency Official to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such
person from participation in this transaction.
3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the
department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the Grantee
Agency Official knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to
the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
4. The Grant Agency Official shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this
grant agreement is submitted if at any time the Grantee Agency Official learns its certification was
erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant,
person, primary covered transaction, principal, grant agreement, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this
clause, have the meaning set out in the Definitions and coverage sections of 49 CFR Part 29. You may
contact the department or agency to which this grant agreement is being submitted for assistance in
obtaining a copy of those regulations.
6. The Grantee Agency Official agrees by submitting this grant agreement that, should the proposed covered
transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person
who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible,
or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department
or agency entering into this transaction.
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7. The Grantee Agency Official further agrees by submitting this grant agreement that it will include the clause
titled “Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier
Covered Transaction,” provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without
modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower
tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the
certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the
eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the list of Parties Excluded
from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs.
9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in
order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a
participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary
course of business dealings.
10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for
debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the
department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters-Primary Covered
Transactions
(1) The Grantee Agency Official certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
by any Federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreement been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public
transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of record, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal,
State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/grant agreement had one or more public
transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.
(2) Where the Grantee Agency Official is unable to certify to any of the Statements in this certification, such
prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this grant agreement.
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Instructions for Lower Tier Certification
1. By signing and submitting this grant agreement, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the
certification set out below.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingl y
rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the
department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including
suspension and/or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this
grant agreement is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification
was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant,
person, primary covered transaction, principal, grant agreement, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this
clause, have the meanings set out in the Definition and Coverage sections of 49 CFR Part 29. You may
contact the person to whom this grant agreement is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those
regulations.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this grant agreement that, should the proposed
covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with
a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the
department or agency with which this transaction originated.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this grant agreement that it will include
the clause titled “Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—
Lower Tier Covered Transaction,” without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. (See below)
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower
tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the
certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the
eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of Parties Excluded
from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs.
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in
order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a
participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary
course of business dealings.
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9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for
debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the
department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including
suspension and/or debarment.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier
Covered Transactions:
1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this grant agreement, that neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this grant agreement.