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RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT FOR
SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS CONCERNING
TRAFFIC ISSUES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with an Application for the Highway Traffic Safety
Project for Specific Programs for Children and Young Adults Concerning Traffic Issues, from the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County,on behalf of the Weld County Sheriffs Office,to the Colorado Department of Transportation,
commencing October 1,2007, and ending September 30,2008,with further terms and conditions
being as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County,Colorado,that the Application for the Highway Traffic Safety Project for Specific Programs
for Children and Young Adults Concerning Traffic Issues, from the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Weld County Sheriffs Office, to the Colorado Department of Transportation be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said application.
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APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT
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The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 28th day of March, A.D., 2007.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELFUQNAIIY, O1ADO
ATTEST: ! 11 d1
avid E. Long, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the biti
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William H. Jerk ro-Tem
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Boar
Wi F.
Garcia
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Robert D. Masden
o my Attorney o
Dougl s Rade acher
Date of signature: LL/ 7 "O 7
2007-0839
SO0028
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT APPLICATION
NOTE: Refer to Section Il, Colorado Office of Transportation Safety Contract Management Manual
for instructions in the preparation of this application
1. Proposed activity:
Specific programs for children and young adults concerning traffic safety
2. Applicant agency:
Weld County Sheriff's Office
Street address:
1950 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631
Mailing address:
Same
3. Proposed project period (mo) (day) (yr) (MO) (day) (yr)
From: October 1st 2007 To: September 31st 2008
4. Individual authorized to sign Agency Contracts,your typewritten n(Th 'ill serve 4s a signature for the purposes of this form
Signature: çr /i- C -
Type name and title:
David E. Long, Chair, Board of Weld County ommissioners
Agency name:
Weld County
Date signed:
03/28/2007
5. Agency authority to contract(City,State or Local law or Agency bylaws)
Board of County Commissioners
Do not write below this line
OTS Use Only Project Manager comments
PROJECT n APPROVED n APPROVED WITH REVISIONS El DISAPPROVED
Director,Office of Transportation Safety Date
Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used page 1 CDOT Form#1116 8/04
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ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
1. CERTIFICATION OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT
In accordance with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988:
A. The grantee certifies that it will provide a drug free workplace by:
a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the
actions that will be take against employees for violations of such prohibition;
b) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
c) Making it a requirement that each employee engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the
statement required by paragraph (a);
d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the
grant the employee will:
1)Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later
than five days after such conviction.
e) Notifying the Colorado Office of Transportation Safety within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph
(d) (2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d) (2), with respect
to any employee who is so convicted:
1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination; or
2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program
approved for such purpose by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
B. The grantee shall insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with
the specific grant:
Agency:
Address:
page 2 CDOT Form#1116 8/04
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
2. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: (check the box that applies)
Note: If an affirmative action plan is required, but has not been previously approved it should accompany this
application at the time of submission.
I certify an affirmative action plan dated , meeting the requirements of Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, (42 U.S.C. 200d-d4) has been approved by and is on file
with, the Colorado Department of Transportation Equal Employment Opportunity Office.
El I certify an affirmative action plan, meeting the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78
Stat. 252, (42 U.S.C. 200d-d4) is not required for this agency.
3. PROJECT CONTINUATION
It is the intent of this agency to continue these highway safety activities for at least one year beyond the contract
completion without a reduction of effort. Upon contract completion my agency and the Office of Transportation Safety
will evaluate the projects effectiveness and determine whether the project should be continued. The agency will use all
equipment purchased with federal funds only for the purpose outlined in the contract until the equipments disposal.
(NHTSA Order 460-4a, Chg. 1, Attachment N)
Check the box(es) that apply:
nMy agency's budgetary authority has enclosed documentation indicating agreement with the above statement.
My agency will establish reserve accounts to maintain, repair and replace any equipment purchased with highway
safety funds.
nMy agency will provide an increasing match of the highway safety funds requested in this application. We will include
these matching funds in any application for proposed future contracts.
nOther(explain)
I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree, and any other applicable state or federal laws, that the
statem te'�rladetan onta ed herein on pages 2 and 3 are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature } Date
f 03/28/2007
Type name and title:
David E. Long, Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
page 3 CDOT Form#1116 8/04
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PART A- PROBLEM STATEMENT
(1) Describe the situation,Include data and any other information to establish the existing conditions.
(2) State why this situation is undesirable.
(3) What are the causes?
(4) Identify changes needed to resolve the identified problem(s).
According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Motor Vehicle crashes are the leading
cause of death in children in the United States. In Colorado specifically, 42% of all deaths
of 16-17 year olds are due to motor vehicle crashes and 35% of all hospitalizations in that
age group are due to motor vehicle crashes.
Teenage drivers, especially beginning drivers are also at a higher risk. The crash risk
among 16-17 year olds is nearly three times as high as 18-19 year old drivers according to
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Teen passengers ages 13-17 are
also at risk, 43% of the teenage passengers killed in automobile crashes between 2000 and
2002 were riding with a driver 16 to 17 years old (NHTSA FARS Database) .
Beginning drivers, 16-17 years of age, also have the lowest seatbelt usage rate as stated by
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2000 - 2002 61% of the teenage drivers
killed in motor vehicle crashes were unrestrained as compared to 45% of adults.
Weld County is an extremely large and diverse county with a varied demographic population.
This demographic includes rural and urban communities, different socio-economic groups, large
metropolitan areas and very sparsely populated regions. The racial population make-up of the
county is roughly 55% White and 45% Hispanic. Weld County is still an agricultural county
but has seen dramatic growth in the past decade. Weld County is now one of the fastest
growing counties in the nation. Additionally, Weld County last year sustained a traffic
fatality rate nearly four times the national average. To address some of the traffic crash
issues we are proposing the use of this grant in several areas specifically geared towards
children 0 to 18 years of age. Seat belt usage among high school students is very low in
Weld County. According to the 2003 Weld County Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 9.8 % students
stated that they never wore seatbelts. This is one percentage point above the Colorado
average. A visual survey has been done at several Weld County high schools and the average
seat belt usage rate is 42%. Well below that of any other demographic group. This survey
also showed teenagers in Weld County were more likely to drink and drive and to ride with
someone who has been drinking than other teenagers in the state.
Due to the large numbers of immigrates coming to Weld County for employment, many crashes
involving children are directly related to the lack of restraint.
page 4 CDOT Form#1116 8/04
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PART B -PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
GOAL:
To establish on going traffic safety committees in each high school in the county.
TASKS:State what is to be accomplished and when,
Task 1. Orginize and facilitate traffic safety committees in each high school in the county.
These traffic safety committees would be comprised of a law enforcement officer, a
teacher, and students.
Task 2. These safety committees would help to facilitate events, competitions, and learning
opportunities for student to recognize unsafe driving behaviors.
Task 3. These safety groups would develop opportunities for students to be involved in more
appropriate behaviors during high drinking and driving periods of time.
Task 4. These groups would introduce social norming activities into the school environment
using proven systems and through approved facilitators.
PART C - CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
What equipment, if any, will be purchased to meet the needs of this project? Note: Items previously purchased with
federal highway safety funds are not eligible for replacement with federal highway safety funds.
No capital equipment will be needed for this grant.
page 5 COOT Form a1116 8/04
PART D - EVALUATION AND MONITORING
(1) State how sucess of the project will be determined. Administrative, performance or impact measures can be used
(See Project Evaluation in Contract Management Manual).
Performance measures for this grant will include:
* Number of traffic safety committees established. .
* Number of presentations conducted by/for the traffic safety committees.
* Changes of the seat belt usage rate in school parking lots before and after project.
* Changes in perception of teenagers attending the programs and activities.
* Changes in the preception of teenagers through social norming activities.
(2) State how the Contract Director will monitor project activity and progress during the contract period.
The contract director will monitor the projects' activity through documentation received from
participants and officers conducting the programs.
page 6 CDOT Form#1116 8/04
PART E -BUDGET
PERSONAL SERVICES
OTS Use (1) Salaries
only
HSP Monthly OTS Agency
Base Pay Benefits No.of Total Task Name or Position ($) ($) Weekly Periods ($) Share Share
number Etc. ($) ($)
SUBTOTALS-SALARIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
OTS Use (2) Overtime
only
Y
HSP Overtime No.of Total OTS Agency
Task Name Rate($) Hours ($) Share S$≥e
number ($)
Overtime for officers (2 hours per 0.00
school per week) 18 schools 32.00 1,440 46,080.0 46,080 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
SUBTOTALS- OVERTIME 46,080.0, 46,080 0.00
OTS Use (3) Contractual Services
only
No.of
HSP Units OTS Agency
Task Contractor Dates of Rate Total Share Share
number Contract (Indicate H,
($) D,M, FP) ($) ($) ($)
•
0.00
0.00
0.00
SUBTOTALS-CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 0.00 0.00 0.00
' OTS Share Agency Share
SUBTOTALS -PERSONAL SERVICES $46,080.00 $ 46,080.00 $0.00
100 % 0
page 7 CDOT Form#1116 8/04
PART E - BUDGET (continued)
OTS Use OPERATING EXPENSES
only
HSP Number of Cost per Unit Total Cost OTS Share Agency
Task Description Share
Units ($) ($) ($)
number ($)
$1000 stipend to each
participating high school 18 1,000.00 18,000.00 0.00 18,000.0'
Travel for officers
5,000 0.42 2,100.00 0.00 2,100.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE $20,100.00 $ 0.00 $20,100.00
0 % 100 %
page 8 CDOT Form#1116 8/04
PART E -BUDGET(continued)
OTS Use
only TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE
HSP In Out of OTS Agency
Task Description State State Total
number (Include Cost Factors) Share Share
($)
($) ($) ($) ($)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL TRAVEL AND SUBSISTANCE $ $ $
ok
OTS Use
only CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
HSP N No.of Cost per Total OTS Agency
Task Description or Unit ($) Share Share
number ($) ($)R Units ($)($) ($)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0TS Share Agency Share
TOTAL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $ $ $
%
page 9 CDOT Form#1116 8/04
PART E-BUDGET (continued)
BUDGET SUMMARY
(from pages 6 through 9)
OTS Share Agency Share TOTALS
Personal Services $ 46,080.00 $ 0.00 $ 46,080.00
Operating Expenses $ 0.00 $ 20,100.00 $ 20,100.00
Travel and Subsistence $ $ $
Capital Equipment $ $ $
Other(Explain) $ $ $
PROPOSED PROJECT $ 46,080.00 $ 20,100.00 $ 66,180.00
TOTALS
Percent of Total 70 % 30 % 100%
PART F -INFORMATION FOR PROJECT CONTACTS
1. CONTRACT DIRECTOR 3. PROJECT COORDINATOR
Name Name
J ea Al e it L Or.-)
Address Address
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Tele.No. Tele.No.
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2. ACCOUNTING RECORDS 4. MAIL PROJECT PAYMENTS TO
Name Name
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Address Address
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Tele.No. Tele.No.
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page 10 CDOT Form 81116 8/04
PART G -PROPOSED PROJECT CONTINUATION AND PLANNED ASSUMPTION OF COSTS
1. PROJECTED FUNDING FY 2008
A. Describe objective, activities, and proposed funding source:
The Weld County Sheriff's Office will continue to be involved in this program. It is
also hoped that as the high schools and businesses in Weld County see the benefit of
this program they will take a more active role in supporting it, through personnel,
donations and in kind match. Additionally, as the culture of the school becomes more
aware of the dangers of poor/risky driving behaviors and social norms are set student
will embrace traffic safety. Officer time should be able to be reduced or volunteer
officer time used.
B. Projected Budget Summary
Personal Services $ 26,080.00
Operating Expenses $ 20,100.00
Travel and Subsistence$
Capital Outlay $
Other (explain) $
TOTAL $ 46,180.00
2. PROJECTED FUNDING FY 2009
A. Describe objective, activities, and proposed funding source:
The Weld County Sheriff's Office will continue to be involved in this program. It is
also hoped that as the high schools and businesses in Weld County see the benefit of
this program they will take a more active role in supporting it, through personnel,
donations and in kind match. Additionally, as the culture of the school becomes more
aware of the dangers of poor/risky driving behaviors and social norms are set student
will embrace traffic safety. Officer time should be able to be reduced or volunteer
officer time used.
B. Projected Budget Summary
Personal Services $ 26,800.00
Operating Expenses $ 20,100.00
Travel and Subsistence$
Capital Outlay $
Other (explain) $
TOTAL $ 46,900.00
page 11 COOT Form#1116 8/04
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