HomeMy WebLinkAbout20021090.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT 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 age-appropriate training activities to reduce traffic fatalities in high school
students 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 Sheriff's Office, to the Colorado
Department of Transportation, commencing October 1, 2002, and ending September 30, 2003,
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 age-
appropriate training activities to reduce traffic fatalities in high school students 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 Sheriff's 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 29th day of April, A.D., 2002.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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APPROVED AS TO -.''. : 'in / G•-4-'
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'County Attorney 6Q1'
S Robert D. Masden
Date of signature: / 7
2002-1090
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT APPLICATION
NOTE: Refer to Section II, Colorado Office of Transportation Safety Contract Management Manual for instructions in the
preparation of this application
I. ppropqosed activity iticc in high school -sad Agposedaopr ate training actin ties to rarlure fr-1ffin fa+ i'
2. Applicant agency:
Weld County
Street address:
910 Tenth Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Mailing address:
910 Tenth Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 I
13. Proposed project period (mo) (day) (yr) (mo) (day) (yr)
From: October1 2002 T° September 31 2003
4. Individual authorized to sign Agency Contracts
Type name and title:
Glenn Vaad, Chair
Agency name:
Weld rnrtty Board of Commtcsiontirc
Date signed:
March 31, 2002
5. Agency authority to contract(City, State or Local law or Agency bylaws) Board of County Commissioners
Weld County Board of County Cotn^issioners
Do not write below this line
OTS Use Only Project Manager comments
PROJECT __ APPROVED _ APPROVED WITH REVISIONS __ DISAPPROVED
Director, Office of Transportation Safety Date
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2002-1090
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
1. CERTIFICATION OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT
In accordance with the Drug-free4Norkplace 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 taken
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 of 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:
Weld County -
Address:
910 Tenth Avenue
f reeley, cc 80631
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
2. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: (Check the box that applies)
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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.
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 a•enc .
3. PROJECT CONTINUATIONion
It is the intent of this agency to continue these highway safety activstand the Office of Transportation Safety will eva uateies for at least one year beyond the contract tthe
without a reduction of effort. Upon contract completion, my agency
chased
project's effectiveness and determine whether
d n Pf1°ject e contractldunbte the continued.
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with federal funds only for the purpose outline
Attachment N)
Check the box(es)that apply:
My 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.
willprovide an increasing match of the highway safety funds requested in this application. We will include
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these matching funds in any application for proposed future contracts.
Other (explain)
I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree, and any of the applicable state or federal laws,
that the statements made and contained herein on pages 2 and 3 are true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. Date
ISignature A44 g , 04/29/2002 I
Type name and title: Count Board of Commissioners
Glenn Vaad, Chair, Weld C y
PART A- PROBLEM STATEMENT
(1) Describe the situation, include any data and any other information to establish the existing conditions.
(2) State why the situation is undesirable.
(3) What are the causes?
(4) Identify changes needed to resolve the identified problem(s).
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Weld County for several years has ranked in the top three counties in Colorado for
traffic related deaths. Weld County in 2001 led t1 state, accounting for 10% of all
traffic fatalities statewide. Weld County's population only counts for 4% of Colo-
rado's population, but accounts for 10% of traffic fatalities,. 5% of all traffic
accidents handled by the Colorado State Patrol, and 6% of all DUI arrests. The number
"of traffic fatalities in Weld County has continued to increase over the last decade.
Weld County is an extremely large county consisting of 4,017 square miles and over
3,000 miles of unpaved roads, highways, and interstates. Two-thirds of the county is
currently in agricultural use, but land-usage in rapidly changing from agricultural
to residential and cotmercial. There are two interstate highways that cross Weld
County as well as 10 state highways. The Denver International Airport is located just
south of the Weld County/Adams County border.
Weld County over the past decade has experienced a dramatic growth rate flow 27.3%
as compared to the rest of Colorado at 21.4%. Projections for future growth show an
ever increasing population. Estimates are that Weld County over the next decade will
surpass Douglas County and will betcuue the fastest growing county in the nation. As
empty space around DIA fills with airport-related activities and enterprises, population
and congestion will move into the southeast portion of the county. As the Denver Metro-
politan area expands northward, the congestion and population of the southwest portion
of the county will increase. Property along the I-25 corridor is quickly moving from
farm fields to residential and commercial property. Several communities, such as
Windsor, Johnstown, Milliken, Mead, and Eaton, are becoming"bedroom ccnn unities" .for
Ft. Collins, Denver, Longmont, Cheyenne, and Greeley. These cemnnters again add to
the congestion and traffic-related issues faced by the residents of the county..
Weld County also has a large population of young people. This is possibly due to
the affordable housing offered in Weld County which attracts young families with child-
ren. Acwrding to the state of Colorado, 32% of the population of Weld County is under
the age of 20. Last year 13 of the 73 individuals killed on Weld County roads were
under the age of 20. Across the state of Colorado 35 individuals 16-18 years old were
killed in traffic fatalities in the year 2000 and another 22 received incapacitating
injuries. At this time there is no tracking in Weld County for incapacitating injuries,
thus no way to know how many high school students received those injuries over any given
period.
Weld County has one of the highest alcohol usage rates by high school students in
the state. At the same time it has one of the lowest seat belt usage rates for high
school students in the state.
All of the above listed conditions create extremely hazardous conditions for even
...mid drivers. High school drivers notoriously lacking in skills and good driving habits
which exasperate their situation.
PART B - PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
by o l -Tern-
GOAL:
To increase the knowledge of high school students in reference to seat belt
usage, alcohol usage, driving skills, and excessive driving behaviors.
TASKS: State what is to be accomplished and when. Weld County has 1 h pnhl i r high arhnnl s wi thi
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—Tng-Term Goal/
To reduce the frequency and severity of traffic accidents on Weld County roads
through the education of teenage drivers.
Tasks
The Weld County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with local law enforcement
agencies, school districts, Drive Smart Colorado, the coordinating council to reduce
traffic fatalities, local businesses, and other emergency service providers will
develop a schedule and rotation for pLoyLams to be presented to Weld County schools.
There will be no personnel costs associated with this program. The Weld County
Sheriff's Office will take the lead role through it's traffic officers and community
resource officers to facilitate each of these programs with the support of other agencies.
This grant is requesting to be placed on a three-year cycle with the first year 75%
cost of the program being supplied by the Colorado Department of Transportation and
25% by Weld County, the second year splitting the cost of the program 50/50%, and the
third year Weld County assuming 75% of the cost and the Colorado Department of Trans-
portation assuming 25% of the cost. The fourth and following years, Weld County, its
partners, the school districts, and the communities would assume the cost of these
programs and continue them into perpetuity.
its boundaries. The majority of these are within incorporated city limits, however,
many of the teenagers attending these schools reside within the county. The propose
short-term activity for this grant is to provide programatic training and activities
to teenagers within these high schools in an endeavor to increase their knowledge ham
and decrease their excessive driving misbehaviors. In an endeavor to do this, each
school will have a budget of $1000 to provide safety programs in conjunction with the
Weld County Sheriff's Office, the school districts themselves, community lie_hers, and
the local law enforcement agency within that jurisdiction. These activities may incLide
the Every 15 Minutes Program, which exposes teenagers to the reality of traffic acci=
dents, the loss of life, 'and the repurcussions of drunk driving and excessive driving
behavior. This program may also include education about seat belt safety and contacts
which encourage different classes to increase their seat belt usage and create good
driving habits. Additionally, programs may include how to operate amongst large can-
mercial vehicles. large luinutrOial vehicles account for a large portion of the traffic
within Weld County and Weld County currently has over 700 commercial trucking compani'_s
within its borders.
Each year each school would receive one of these programs with the Every 15 Nlinu=es
Program rotating school to school and returning to the starting school every fourth
year.
---Long-Term (see attached paper)
PART C- CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
What equipment, if any,will be purchased to meeti the needs of this project? Note: Items previously purchased with
federal highway safety funds are not eligible for replacement with federal highway safety funds.
There will be no capital equipment purchased through this grant.
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PART D - EVALUATION AND MONITORING
(1) State how the success of the project will be determineaministrative, performance, or impact measures can be
used. (See Project Evaluation in Contract Management Manual.).
This program will be evaluated several ways. First will be through the reduction
of traffic injuries, crashes, and fatalities by teenage drivers throughout Weld
County. Specific tracking will be done with teenage drivers to determine if they are
increasing or decreasing and their number of crashes.
Seat belt usage surveys will be conducted at high schools to determine whether
more high school students are using their seat belts annually and at the beginning
and end of the seat belt usage program.
Pre- and post-evaluations will be conducted of students attitudes during programs
such as Every 15 Minutes, how to drive around large commercial vehicles and other
training sessions.
(2) State how the Contract Director will monitor project activity and progress during the contract period.
The Contract Director will monitor the project through the above listed evaluations
and will report progress during the contract period to the Colorado Department of
Transportation quarterly and in a final annual report.
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PART E - BUDGET
PERSONAL SERVICES
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O,TS Use (1) Salaries
_ 'only
1* Base Benefits Monthly No. Total JOTS Agency
T K Name of Position Pay (S) Weekly of ($) /Share Share
NUM ER (S) etc. Periods / ($) (S)
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UBTOTALS- ' i
SAl ARIFS
1 OTS Use
only 1 (2)Overtime
HSP Overtime No.of Total OTS Agency
TASK Rate Hours Cost Share Share
NUMBER
Name (S) (S) (S) (Si
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SUBTOTALS-OVERTIME 0
IOTS Use J ,
only I (3)Contractual Services
HSP Dates f Rate No.of Total OTS Agency
TASK Contractor Contra ($) Units Cost Share Share
NUMBER (Indicate ($) ($) ($)
H.D,M.FP!
SUBTOTALS-CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ,
OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
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PART E - BUDGET (continued)
OTS use
only OPERATING EXPENSES `
HSP Number Cost per Unit Total Cost OTS Agency 1
Task Description of ($) ($) Share Share
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number Units ($) ($)
Supplies and incentives
for described programs. 16 $1000 $16,000 $12,000 $4,000
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OTS Share Agency Share 1
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE $12,000 $4,000
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75 % 25 0.
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IPART E - BUDGET (continued) I
I OTS Use -/ I
only I TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE
IHSP In Out of ; Total Cost Agency OTS
Task Description State State (5) Share Share
number \ (5) (5) (5) (5)
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/
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OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE
0 0
%
Iors use I
only I CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
HSP I N No. Cost per Total Cost OTS Agency
or of Unit (5) Share Share
Task Description (5) I (g)
number .N:14:1;
Units (5)
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/ OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 0 0
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IPART E - BUDGET (continued)
B I
I (from
UDGET pagesSUMMARY 6 through 9)
OTS SHARE AGENCY SHARE TOTALS
Personnel Services 000 000 000
Operating Expenses
$12,000 $4,000 $16,000
Travel and Subsistence 000 000 000
Capital Equipment 000 000 000
Other(Explain) 000 000 000
Proposed Project Totals
$12,000 $4,000 $16,000
Percent of Total 75 % 25 % 100%
IPART F-INFORMATION FOR PROJECT CONTACTS I
1. CONTRACT DIRECTOR 3. PROJECT COORDINATOR
Name Name enponcelow
Ken Poncelcw
Address Address 910,Tenth Avenue
910 Tenth Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631
Telephone: (970) 356-4015 ext. 4048 Telephone: (970)356-4014 ext. 4048
2. ACCOUNTING RECORDS 4. MAIL PROJECT PAYMENTS TO:
Name
Name Kim Fliethman Kim Fliethman
Address Address
910 Tenth Avenue 910 Tenth Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631
Telephone: Telephone:
(970). 356-4015 ext. 4629 (970)356-4014 ext. 4629
PART G - PROPOSED PROJECT CONTINUATION
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PLANNED ASSUMPTION OF COSTS
1. PROJECT FUNDING FY 19 7003
A. Describe objective, activities, and proposed funding source
Colorado Department ot Transportation and the Weld County
B. PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
Personnel Services 0
$
Operating Expenses $ 16,000
Travel and Subsistence S 0
Capital Outlay 0
Other(Explain) $ 0
TOTAL $ 16,000
2. PROJECT FUNDING FY 19 2004
A. Describe objective, activities, and proposed funding source
Colorado Department ot Transportation and Weld County
B. PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
Personnel Services s 1
Operating Expenses 16,000
Travel and Subsistence
Capital Outlay
1
TOTAL
Other(Explain)
3. PROJECT FUNDING FY 19 7005
A. Describe objective, activities, and proposed funding source
Weld County and cooperating partners
B. PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
Personnel Services
$
Operating Expenses 16,000
Travel and Subsistence
$ (}
Capital Outlay o
$
Other(Explain) • $ 0
TOTAL $ 16,000
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