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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4720 Resolution – WASPC Traffic Safety Grant Acceptance (2026)Resolution - Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) ILA - 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4720 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS (WASPC) TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT. WHEREAS, RCW 39.34, INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT, authorizes political subdivisions to jointly exercise their powers, privileges, or authorities with other political subdivisions of this state through the execution of an interlocal cooperative or interagency agreement; and, WHEREAS, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC), administers Traffic Safety Grant funding to support local law enforcement agencies in traffic safety initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Pasco Police Department applied for and has been awarded a Traffic Safety Grant in the amount of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) for the purchase of traffic enforcement equipment ; and WHEREAS, the grant will fund the purchase of one (1) Lidar unit and ten (10) printers to support traffic safety enforcement, and requires the Pasco Police Department to participate in High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols, support statewide traffic safety initiatives, and submit an annual report documenting enforcement activities and outcomes; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco has determined that accepting this grant and purchasing the associated equipment will enhance the City’s ability to enforce traffic laws, improve roadway safety, and support statewide traffic safety goals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: That the City Council hereby accepts the Traffic Safety Grant award from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs in the amount of $7,500 for the purchase of traffic enforcement equipment.; a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A. Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco. Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Resolution - Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) ILA - 2 PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 6th day of April, 2026. Charles Grimm Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________ ___________________________ Krystle Shanks Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC Deputy City Clerk City Attorney 3060 Willamette Drive NE Lacey, WA 98516 360-486-2380 (Phone) 360-486-2381 (Fax) www.waspc.org Serving the Law Enforcement Community and the Citizens of Washington February 12, 2026 Pasco Police Department Chief Ken Roske 215 W Sylvester ST Pasco, WA 99301 Chief Ken Roske: Thank you for applying for a WASPC Traffic Safety Grant. We are pleased to inform you that your agency is approved to purchase the following items: Equipment Number of Units Awarded Max Price Per Unit Total Lidar 1 $ 3,000.00 3,000.00$ Printer 10 $ 450.00 4,500.00$ 7,500.00$ Total Awarded Award details and conditions:  Federal Identification number for this grant is CFDA# 20.600.  HVE participation in at least one WTSC funded impaired driving or speed HVE patrol during federal fiscal year 2025-2026 is a grant requirement. Agencies that do not meet this grant condition will be required to refund the grant award. Please contact your Target Zero Manager or Jerry Noviello at jnoviello@wtsc.wa.gov for more information.  Agencies will support statewide/national traffic safety initiatives, projects, and programs.  Agencies will subscribe and commit to aggressive traffic enforcement.  An annual report is required for the Traffic Safety Grant funds awarded to your department. The 2025-2026 Traffic Safety Grant reports are due by October 2, 2026. Failure to report will result in denial of 2026 – 2027 grant funds. Agencies must report grant results to WASPC in a timely manner.  Invoices are due to WASPC no later than May 1, 2026. Any invoices not received by the deadline may not be reimbursed and the award money will be forfeited. Please note: WASPC Serving the Law Enforcement Community and the Citizens of Washington is responsible for the amount of your grant award only. Any expense in excess of the grant award is agency responsibility.  Vendor invoices in excess of $5,000.00 total purchase for a single piece of equipment requires preapproval. Please contact WASPC prior to making any purchases in excess of $5,000.00 regardless of local contributions.  Grantees must collect and provide data to support the objectives identified in the Washington Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Prior to receiving a grant reimbursement, agencies must provide the following: For the period Oct. 2024 - Sep. 2025  Total citations issued  Speed citations issued  DUI citations issued This data will also be collected on the end-of-year report for the period Oct. 2025 - Sep. 2026 To submit A-19 reimbursement forms and online report forms, or to get copies, please go to www.waspc.org/traffic-safety . Thank you for your dedication to traffic safety in the State of Washington. If you have any questions, please contact Anastasia Raybon at araybon@waspc.org. If you would like more information regarding state or federal traffic safety grant funding, please contact the Washington Traffic Safety Commission at (360) 725-9896. Sincerely, Sheriff Drew Hyer, Garfield County Traffic Safety Committee Co-Chair Chief Shawn Boyle, Yakima Police Department Traffic Safety Committee Co-Chair Steve Strachan Executive Director