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RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT FOR
SPECIALIZED TARGETING OF DRIVERS WITH AGGRESSIVE DRIVING BEHAVIORS
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 Specialized Targeting of Drivers with Aggressive Driving Behaviors,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 1,2005,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 Specialized
Targeting of Drivers with Aggressive Driving Behaviors,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.
2005-1083
SO0026
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 30th day of March, A.D., 2005.
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2005-1083
SO0026
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
1. Proposed activity: Specialized targeting of drivers with aggressive driving behaviors
2. Applicant agency: Weld County
Street address: 1950 O Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631
Mailing address: 1950 O Street,Greeley,Colorado, 80631
3. Proposed project period (mo) (day) (yr) (mo) (day) (yr)
From: October 1st 2005 To: September 30th 2008
4. Individual authorized to sign Agency Contracts 'c
Type name and title:
Agency name: Weld County
Date signed;
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 _ APPROVED _ APPROVED WITH REVISIONS _ DISAPPROVED
Director, Office of Transportation Safety Date
2005-1083
page t CDOT Form 91116 2/93
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 grantee0s 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 granteeUs 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.
Weld County Purchasing Department and sites across Weld County, Larimer County and Morgan County where Driving
Under the Influence Check Points are being conducted.
Agency: Weld County
Address: 1950 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631
page 2 CDOT Form#I I I6 2/93
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.
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
projectOs effectiveness and determine whether the project should be continued. This agency will use all equipment purchased
with federal funds only for the purpose outlined in the contract until the equipment disposal. (NHTSA Order 460-4a, Chg. 1,
Attachment N)
Check the box(es)that apply:
X My agencyfs budgetary authority has enclosed documentation indicating agreement with the above statement.
X My agency will establish reserve accounts to maintain, repair,and replace any equipment purchased with highway safety
funds.
X My 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.
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.
Signature Date
03/30/2005
Type name and title:
William H. Jerke, Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners
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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).
Weld County historically has been ranked in the top three counties in Colorado for traffic fatalities.
In 2004, Weld County set a new record with 92 fatalities. This number translates into approximately
41.81 fatalities per 100,000 population which according to the National Highway Transportation
Safety Administration is nearly three times the national rate. Although Weld County only accounts
for four to six percent of the population of the State of Colorado, in 2003 it accounted for 8% of the
fatal traffic crashes, 7 percent of injury crashes and 5 percent of the property only crashes. In 2004,
we saw an increase of 31 percent of the number of fatal crashes from 2003.
Weld County is an extremely large county covering nearly 4000 square miles. It has over 3,000
miles of roadway including two interstates and multiple state highways. Both the Denver Metro Area
and the Denver International Airport are on its southern border. A large portion of the traffic crossing
Weld County is commuter traffic to and from the metropolitan area. In 2004, over 23 percent of the
at fault drivers involved in crashes in Weld County listed their primary residence at a location outside
of Weld County.
Weld County is now one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. An annual growth rate of over
27 percent is expected to continue as Weld County transitions from an agricultural county to an
urban county over the next decade. This dramatic growth in quickly out pacing the infrastructure of
the roadway system throughout the county. As this occurs, individuals using the system become
frustrated they begin to drive more aggressively. Patterns shown in crash data from 2004
demonstrate this. Twenty five percent of all crashes investigated by the Colorado State Patrol and
the Weld County Sheriffs Office were caused by speeding and following too closely. In 2003 the
Colorado State Patrol noted that 25.30% of the citations they wrote were for driving behaviors
demonstrating aggressive driving.
In 2000, the Weld County Sheriff's Office established a traffic unit to help resolve the traffic problems
within the county. This unit was partially funded through a grant from the Colorado Department of
Transportation. In 2004, the Board of County Commissioners for Weld County approved another
four deputies for this unit in the wake of the number of fatalities. This unit is using traditional
enforcement methods along with creative educational techniques to try to decrease the number and
severity of traffic crashes. However, enforcement of aggressive driving behaviors is limited due to
specialized vehicle availability and manpower.
This grant is requesting funding for one unmarked Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and one officer. This
vehicle and officer will be able to travel on interstate and state highways throughout the county
without being recognized by other motorists. This will allow for the detection of aggressive drivers
and will allow the officer to issue citations for this behavior.
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PART B - PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
GOAL I: Purchase and equip one sport utility Vehicle
TASKS: State what is to be accomplished and when.
By January 31, 2006 the Weld County Sheriffs Office will have purchased and equip one sport
utility vehicle for use in combating aggressive driving.
Goal II: Select and train one officer in tactics to detect and deter aggressive driving
behaviors.
TASKS: State what is to be accomplished and when.
By March 31, 2006 one officer will be selected and trained.
Goal III: Conduct 200 hours of targeted enforcement towards aggressive driving.
TASKS: State what is to be accomplished and when.
By September 30, 2006 conduct 200 hours of targeted enforcement towards aggressive driving.
This targeted enforcement would be in conjunction with the Colorado State Patrol, the Greeley
Police Department and with other members of the Weld County Traffic unit.
Goal IV: Conduct 20 presentations to citizens about issues surrounding aggressive driving.
TASKS: State what is to be accomplished and when.
By September 30, 2006 conduct 20 presentations to citizen groups about issues surrounding
aggressive driving.
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.
One Sport Utility Vehicle
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PART D - EVALUATION AND MONITORING
(1) State how the success of the project will be determined. Administrative, performance, or impact measures can be
used. (See Project Evaluation in Contract Management Manual.).
Goal I: Sport Utility Vehicle purchased, equipped and operational by January 31, 2006.
Goal II: One officer selected and trained to detect and prosecute aggressive driving behaviors by
March 31, 2006.
Goal III: Conduct 200 hours of targeted enforcement towards aggressive driving throughout Weld
County by September 31, 2006. Productivity of the officer selected for this enforcement will
include number of traffic stops, number of citations, aggressive driving behaviors cited, location of
enforcement, number of other crimes discovered through this enforcement and anecdotal
information obtained.
Goal IV: The officer selected for this enforcement project will make a presentation to at least 20
citizen groups prior to September 31, 2006. Measurement of this goal will include number of
persons attending, groups presented too, and a pre/post evaluation of driving perceptions before
and after the presentation.
(2) State how the Contract Director will monitor project activity and progress during the contract period.
Both goals I and II will be concluded at the purchase of the vehicle, the selection of the officer, and
the completion of the officer's training, which will include specialized training in the enforcement of
traffic violations described as aggressive driving. Goals III and IV will include the data collection
listed above and will be reported to the contract director, after each function or operation, for
quarterly reporting to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
page 6 CDOT Form#1116 9/96
PART E - BUDGET
PERSONAL SERVICES
OTS Use (1) Salaries
only
HSP Base Benefits Monthly No. Total OTS Agency
TASK Name of Position Pay (5) Weekly of (5) Share Share
NUMBER (5) etc. Periods (5) ($)
Patrol Officer $24.95 $8.98 Hourly 2080 $70,574 $52,930 $17,643
SUBTOTALS- $24.95 $8.98 2080 $70,574 $52,930 $17,643
SAI ARIFS
O onlySe I (2)Overtime I
HSP Overtime No. of Total OTS Agency
TASK
Rate Hours Cost Share Share
NUMBER
Name ($) ($) (5) (5)
Nnnn
SUBTOTALS-OVERTIME
OTS Use
only (3)Contractual Services I
HSP Dates of Rate No.of Total OTS Agency
TASK Contractor Contract (5) Units Cost Share Share
NUMBER (Indicate (5) (5) (5)
H,D,M,FP)
None
SUBTOTALS-CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $52,930 $17,643
75% 25%
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PART E - BUDGET (continued)
OTS Use
only OPERATING EXPENSES
HSP Number Cost per Unit Total Cost OTS Agency
Task Description of (5) (5) Share Share
number Units (S) (S)
Maintenance of Vehicle 12 $200 $2,400 $1,800 $600
OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE $1,800 $600
75% 25%
page 8 COOT Form#1116 9/96
PART E - BUDGET (continued)
OTS Use
only TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE
HSP In I Out of Total Cost Agency OTS
Task Description State State (5) Share Share
number (5) (5) (5) (5)
None
OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE 0 0
0% 0%
OTS Use
only CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
HSP N No. Cost per Total Cost OTS Agency
Task Description or of Unit (5) Share Share
number R Units (5) (5) (5)
Unmarked Sport Utility Vehicle fully 1 $40,576 $40,576 $30,432 $10,144
POI Iirinprt
OTS Share Agency Share
TOTAL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $30,432 $10,144
75% 25%
page 9 CDOT Form#11I6 9/96
PART E - BUDGET (continued)
BUDGET SUMMARY
(from pages 6 through 9)
OTS SHARE AGENCY SHARE TOTALS
$52,930 $17,643 $70,573
Personnel Services
$1,800 $600 $2,400
Operating Expenses
0 0 0
Travel and Subsistence
$30,432 $10,144 $40,576
Capital Equipment
0 0 0
Other(Explain)
$85,162 $28,387 $113,549
Proposed Project Totals
Percent of Total 75% 25% 100%
PART F-INFORMATION FOR PROJECT CONTACTS
1. CONTRACT DIRECTOR 3. PROJECT COORDINATOR
Name:Kenneth E Poncelow Name:Kenneth E.Poncelow
Address:1950 O Street Address: 1950 O Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631 Greeley, Colorado 80631
Telephone: (970)356-4015 ext 2802 Telephone: (970) 356-4015
2. ACCOUNTING RECORDS 4. MAIL PROJECT PAYMENTS TO:
Name Name
Kim Hieuera Kenneth E. Poncelow
Address Address
1950 O Street 1950 O Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631 Greeley, Colorado 80631
Telephone: (970) 356-4015 ext 2804 Telephone: (970)356-4015 ext 2802,
PART G - PROPOSED PROJECT CONTINUATION
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PLANNED ASSUMPTION OF COSTS
1. PROJECT FUNDING FY 2006
A. Describe objective, activities, and proposed funding source
In the second year of this project Weld County will attempt to attain 50%of the cost of this project from a continuing grant form the Colorado Department of
Transportation. If this does not happen,Weld County will completely fund this project from its annul budget.
B. PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
Personnel Services
$72,690
Operating Expenses
$2,400
Travel and Subsistence
$0
Capital Outlay
$0
Other(Explain) $0
TOTAL
$75,090
2. PROJECT FUNDING FY 2007
A. Describe objective, activities, and proposed funding source
In the third year of this project Weld County will attempt to attain 25%of the cost of this project from a continuing grant form the Colorado Department of Transportation.
If this does not happen,Weld County will completely fund this project from its annul budget.
B. PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
Personnel Services
$74,870
Operating Expenses
$2,400
Travel and Subsistence
$0
Capital Outlay
$0
Other(Explain)
$0
TOTAL
$77,270
3. PROJECT FUNDING FY 2008
A. Describe objective, activities, and proposed funding source
In the third year of this project,Weld County will assume the entire cost.
B. PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
Personnel Services
$77,110
Operating Expenses
$2,400
Travel and Subsistence
$0
Capital Outlay
$0
Other(Explain)
$0
TOTAL
$79,510
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