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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 20, 2020
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-c
SUBJECT: North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program – Orange County Sheriff’s
Office Traffic Safety Project and Approval of Budget Amendment #2-A
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1. Traffic Safety Project
Contract
Attachment 2. Agreement of Conditions
Attachment 3. Local Government
Resolution
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood,
919.245.2900
Jennifer Galassi, Legal Advisor,
919.245.2952
Lt. T. Brian Whitehurst, Sheriff’s Deputy
and North Carolina Governor’s
Highway Safety Program Triangle
Region Law Enforcement Liaison,
919.245.2900
PURPOSE: To:
• Adopt a Resolution recognizing federal funding for traffic safety projects to the Sheriff’s
Office;
• Approve Budget Amendment # 2-A; and
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution
BACKGROUND: The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (the “GHSP”)
partners with Law Enforcement Liaisons to promote highway safety awareness and to reduce
the number of traffic crashes and fatalities in the State. Law Enforcement Liaisons (“LEL”),
located in the eleven regions in which the GHSP divides the State, are full time law enforcement
officers. An LEL serves as a coordinator and organizer for highway safety activities in his/her
respective region and as liaison to the GHSP Office in Raleigh.
Some of the duties of an LEL include:
• promoting traffic safety measures in the region,
• supporting and informing law enforcement agencies within those regions of current and
upcoming campaigns,
• providing information and guidance in the grant process by assisting agencies with
questions, and
• directing them to the appropriate grant manager for their region.
LELs communicate on a regular basis with the county coordinators in their region and assist
them with their efforts to promote activities and campaigns on the county level. “Booze It &
Lose It” and “Click It or Ticket” are well known GHSP campaigns. Additionally, LELs monitor
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campaign reporting in their regions and ensure all agencies are participating in the reporting of
campaign statistics.
LELs are required to attend quarterly meetings held throughout the State with GHSP staff, the
annual Lifesaver National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in the spring, and assist with
planning, set up, operations, and tear down of the annual North Carolina Highway Safety
Symposium. To facilitate travel, training, and the other activities of the LELs, GHSP awards a
grant to the employing agency of each LEL. The grant funds travel, training, and traffic safety
equipment for the agency.
Lt. T. Brian Whitehurst of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is the Law Enforcement Liaison for
Region 5. The GHSP approved an application from the Sheriff’s Office’s for fiscal year 2021 in
the amount of $25,000. This funding will allow the Sheriff’s Office to purchase 1) Three (3)
Speed Display Signs 2) Radar, including installation and shipping; 3) fund the LEL’s travel to the
required meetings, conference, and symposium; and 4) remote data collection for speed display
signs.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office will receive $25,000 in grant funding.
Funding comes from federal sources and requires no local cash appropriation. This Budget
Amendment #2-A provides for the receipt of these grant funds.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda
item:
• Goal: Create a Safe Community
o The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries,
gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
Receipt of GHSP grant funding will allow the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to advance the
North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s purpose to promote highway safety
awareness and to reduce the number of traffic crashes and fatalities in the State, objectives
which overlap with this Social Justice Goal.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board:
• Adopt the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program Local Governmental
Resolution recognizing federal funding for traffic safety projects to the Sheriff’s Office;
• Approve Budget Amendment #2-A accepting the $25,000 from federal grant funds; and
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution.
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North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program
Traffic Safety Project Contract – Form GHSP-01
SECTION A – GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Agency:
ORANGE COUNTY
4. Contact Person for Agency:
Timothy Whitehurst
2. Agency Address:
SHERIFF
PO Box 8181
HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
5. Telephone Number: *
+1 (919) 245-2900
6. Cell Phone:
336-212-0608
3. Physical Location of Agency *
106 E. Margaret Ln Hillsborough NC 27278
7. Email of Contact Person *
bwhitehurst@orangecountync.gov
8. Federal Tax ID Number / Type of Agency
Federal Tax ID Number: * 56-6000327
DUNS No : *0-44041796
County: * ORANGE COUNTY
Type of Agency
State Non-Profit
County Higher Education
Municipality Hospital
9. Project Year *
New Continuation
Year: 1 2 3 4+
10. Allocation of Funding *
Federal % 100.00 Local % 0.00
11. Project Title: *Region 5 Law Enforcement Liaison
Source of Funds
12. Budget Total Project Amount Federal Amount State/Local Amount
Personnel Costs
Contractual Services
Commodities Costs
Other Direct Costs $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00
Indirect Costs
Total Project Costs $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00
13. Specify How Non-Federal Share Will Be Provided: *
N/A
Project Number:
PT-21-06-04
CFDA#: 20. 600 - State and Community Highway Safety
Work Type: Police Traffic Serv
SECTION B – DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Statement of Problem ( Provide detailed information of the highway safety problems in your area to be addressed through this project. Include
countywide crash data for the last three years and any other relevant information to validate the statements. For more detailed information see “How to write an
effective traffic safety project” located at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Law-Enforcement/Pages/Law-Enforcement-Reporting.aspx)
A Regional Law Enforcement Liaison serves as coordinator and organizer for highway safety activities in their respective region.
The NCGHSP supports and oversees the statewide "Booze it & Lose it" and "Click it or Ticket" programs. Coordination of these
programs is accomplished by utilizing 11 regional "Law Enforcement Liaison" positions. Through the guidance and coordination
efforts of the Liaisons, planning and preparation and reporting activities from the event(s) occur. Efforts to continue to promote
and involve law enforcement agencies in these lifesaving endeavors are of paramount importance to this statewide program. To
this end, LELs are required to host events, attend and conduct meetings, assist County Coordinators with organizing highway
safety campaigns, and encouraging agencies to report activities.
The purpose of radar speed signs is to slow cars down by making drivers aware when they are driving at speeds above the
posted limits. They are used as a traffic calming device in addition to or instead of physical devices such as speed bumps and
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rumble strips. Radar speed signs are a proven traffic calming solution to raise the speed awareness of oncoming drivers. Studies
repeatedly show that when alerted by a radar sign, speeders WILL slow down up to 80% of the time. Typical average speed
reductions are 10-20%, and overall compliance with the posted speed limit will increase by 30-60%.
Orange County has continued to see an increase in speeding violations. Speeding continues to be a leading cause of crashes
within our county. With funding for one Radar, more officers can be placed in areas to combat this concern. Our hope is that
more enforcement leads to less crashes.
To be completed by law enforcement agencies seeking first year grant:
Provide the agency's number of sworn officers 105
Does the agency currently have a dedicated traffic or DWI unit?Yes No
If a dedicated traffic or DWI unit exists, how many officers are assigned to the unit?
For applicants requesting enforcement grants, please provide the following county fatality rankings:
Information can be located at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Law-Enforcement/Pages/Law-Enforcement-Reporting.aspx)
Overall Fatality Ranking:48
Alcohol Fatality Ranking:40
Unrestrained Fatality Ranking:56
Speed Related Fatalities:34
Other Applicable Rankings: (Specify)
As part of this project all law enforcement agencies must enter traffic enforcement citations data of their agency for the past three
years.
Year 2017 Occupant Protection Citations 2 DWI Citations 34 Speed Citations 547
Year 2018 Occupant Protection Citations 3 DWI Citations 34 Speed Citations 388
Year 2019 Occupant Protection Citations 7 DWI Citations 64 Speed Citations 578
Goals and Objectives (Provide at least one SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely) goals and
objectives. For more detailed information see “How to write an effective traffic safety project” located at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Law-Enforcement/Pages/Law-Enforcement-Reporting.aspx)
Goal #1: Promote highway safety within Region 5 with increased efforts to raise seatbelt use above 92.5% by September 30,
2021. Raise the law enforcement agency participation rate in Region 5 from the 2018-2019 average of 86% to an
average of 94% reporting by September 30, 2021.
Objectives: Conduct a minimum of four Law Enforcement County Coordinator (LECC) meetings to discuss current highway
safety activities, GHSP issues, training opportunities, and legal updates and concerns.
Gather LECC monthly reports, awarding 25 GHSP STEP system credits for Coordinators each month they submit
one.
Compile a quarterly regional report for GHSP that includes a summary of the reports from the LECC's and the
activities by the RLEL.
Promote nighttime seatbelt initiatives, GHSP campaigns and events within the region.
Host annual "Kick Off" event meetings to set agendas, coordinate quarterly meetings and provide information flow
regarding GHSP campaigns.
Goal #2:
Objectives:
Goal #3:
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Objectives:
Below are the 5-year goals of the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP). To be eligible for funding, your traffic
safety project should match one or more of the GHSP goals. Check all that apply.
Reduce NC's traffic-related fatalities by 12% from the 2014-2018 average of 1,392 to 1,228 by December 31, 2021.
Reduce NC's alcohol-related fatalities by 10% from the 2014-2018 average of 401 to 361 by December 31, 2021.
Reduce NC's unrestrained fatalities by 10% from the 2014-2018 average of 398 to 358 by December 31, 2021.
Reduce NC's speed-related fatalities by 5% from the 2014-2018 average of 472 to 448 by December 31, 2021.
Reduce NC's young driver-involved fatal crashes by 10% from the 2014-2018 average of 170 to 153 by December 31, 2021.
Reduce NC's motorcycle fatalities by 5% from the 2014-2018 average of 187 to 178 by December 31, 2021.
Increase NC's seat belt usage rate 2.9 percentage points from the 2015-2019 average of 90.5% to 93.4% by December 31, 2021.
SECTION C – BUDGET DETAIL
Personnel Costs
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Contractual Services
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Commodities Costs
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Other Direct Costs
#Equipment Quantity Cap Amount Cost
1 Radar-Includes installation and shipping 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00
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Total Equipment Cost $2,500.00
#Other Items and Equipment Direct Cost: (Cost Limited to Less Than $5000 Per Item)Cost
1 3 Speed Display Signs $14,985.00
2 County Coordinator Support $500.00
3 Remote Data Collection for Speed Display Signs $2,000.00
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Total Other Items and Equipment Direct Cost:$17,485.00
#Travel Cost
1 In-State Travel $2,015.00
2 Out-of-State Travel $3,000.00
Total Travel Cost:$5,015.00
Total Other Direct Costs:$25,000.00
Indirect Costs
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SECTION D – SCHEDULE OF TASKS BY QUARTERS
List the schedule of tasks by quarters, referring specifically to the objectives in Section B. Tasks should be a bulleted list of
activities to be performed in each quarter.
Conditions for Enforcement Projects Only
By checking this box, the above agency agrees to the terms below as additional activities to be performed as part of this
project.
· A minimum of one (1) nighttime and one (1) daytime seat belt initiative per month;
· A minimum of one (1) impaired driving checkpoint per month;
· A minimum of 50% of seat belt initiatives must be conducted at night between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;
· Participation in all "Click It or Ticket" and “Booze It & Lose It” campaigns;
· Participation in any event or campaign as required by the GHSP;
· Attempt to utilize one of the Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch's Mobile Breath Alcohol Testing (BATMobiles) units
during at least one of the impaired driving checkpoints.
First Quarter (October, November, December)
• Attend all GHSP meetings and events.
• Conduct a minimum of one county coordinator meeting.
• Meet with a minimum of three non-participating/reporting agencies within the Region.
• Collect monthly LECC reports and compile into the regional quarterly report.
• Attend and/or conduct a minimum of two nighttime seat belt initiatives.
• Conduct/provide support for a minimum of 3 presentations using the DWI Simulator
• Conduct/provide support for a minimum of 2 presentations using the Convincer
Second Quarter (January, February, March)
• Attend all GHSP meetings and events.
• Conduct a minimum of one county coordinator meeting.
• Meet with a minimum of three non-participating/reporting agencies within the Region.
• Collect monthly LECC reports and compile into the regional quarterly report.
• Attend and/or conduct a minimum of two nighttime seat belt initiatives.
• If requested, provide GHSP with grant application information regarding agencies in their region.
• Conduct/provide support for a minimum of 3 presentations using the DWI Simulator
• Conduct/provide support for a minimum of 2 presentations using the Convincer
Third Quarter (April, May, June)
• Attend all GHSP meetings and events.
• Conduct a minimum of one county coordinator meeting.
• Meet with a minimum of three non-participating/reporting agencies within the Region
• Collect monthly LECC reports and compile into the regional quarterly report.
• Attend and/or conduct a minimum of two nighttime seat belt initiatives.
• If requested, provide GHSP with grant application information regarding agencies in their region
• Conduct/provide support for a minimum of 3 presentations using the DWI Simulator
• Conduct/provide support for a minimum of 2 presentations using the Convincer
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Fourth Quarter (July, August, September)
• Attend all GHSP meetings and events.
• Conduct a minimum of one county coordinator meeting.
• Meet with a minimum of three non-participating/reporting agencies within the Region.
• Collect monthly LECC reports and compile into the regional quarterly report.
• Attend and/or conduct minimum two nighttime seat belt initiatives.
• Conduct/provide support for a minimum of 3 presentations using the DWI Simulator
• Conduct/provide support for a minimum of 2 presentations using the Convincer
AGENCY AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE
I have read and accept terms and conditions of the grant funding and attached the Grant Agreement. The information
supplied in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Name: Timothy B. Whitehurst PIN ****Date:Sep 29, 2020
NCDOT AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE
Name: Mark Ezzell, Director PIN ****Date: Jul 10, 2020
Note:
1. Submitting grant application is not a guarantee of grant being approved.
2. Once form has been submitted, it cannot be changed unless it has a status of "Return".
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