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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.03 Calif Kids Plate Grant~~~~ -~ 1 CITY CLERK File # ^~~ 0^-~~ ~~LIrC)K`~. AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 20, 2009 SUBJECT: Acceptance of California Kids Plate Grant and authorization to attend the Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in Nashville, Tennessee on March 28- April 1, 2009. ~,~n `~"` Prepared By: Glenn A. Moon, Lieutenant ATTACHMENTS: 1. Information on the Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities 2. Budget Adjustment RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept the grant from California Kids Plate Program in the amount of $1,600 2. Approve Budget Change 3. Authorize Out of State Travel of Community Safety Assistant Laura Correa-Hernandez to attend the Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in Nashville, Tennessee. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Grant funds from the California Kids Plate Program will cover the costs of the conference. DESCRIPTION: Laura Correa-Hernandez, Community Services Assistant with Dublin Police Services, has been awarded a grant to attend the Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in Nashville, Tennessee on March 28-April 1, 2009. The intent of the Lifesavers National Conference (Attachment 1) is to reduce the tragic toll of deaths and injuries on our nation's roadways by providing a forum that delivers common- sense solutions to today's critical highway safety problems. It offers the latest information on advances in highway safety; highlights successful programs and draws attention to emerging safety issues. Conference participants meet with their highway safety peers in a forum where they can share program successes, learn from each other, and develop alliances with people from all over the country. Attendance at the conference will enable Community Safety Assistant Correa-Hernandez, who is a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Instructor, to gain current information on car seat studies, trends, dangers, practices and laws. The estimated costs for attendance at the Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities will be approximately $1,600 per attendee, which includes registration, meals, hotel, airfare and ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPY TO: Page 1 of 2 ~ ITEM NO. "T C:\Documents and Settings\1yc9278\My Documents\KIDSPLATE GRANT\Agenda Statemet for City Council Kids Plate Grant Final.doc ~~ incidentals. The Professional Development Grant, in the amount of $1,600, will reimburse the City for the conference's costs. The proposed budget change (Attachment 2) will recognize the unbudgeted expense for the conference attendance and the new revenue from the grant. RECOMMENDATION: It is Staff's recommendation that the City Council: (1) Accept the grant from California Kids Plate Program in the amount of $1,600, (2) approve the Budget Change and (3) authorize Out of State Travel of Community Safety Assistant Laura Correa-Hernandez to attend the Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in Nashville, Tennessee. Page 2 of 2 l ~~~_ f ,Il.h 111 iC iUll ~:1C fi _ !;r ~, fr-~ t~/~ !I® ~' "1i^ i/~0 r I// ~~ ~„ _~ ~~~ e 4 z ~ Ft~ } xf F ~ '+ » ~~ ~3 ~ ~ 4ti =_ ~ y ~ Y 'F t ~$h4tiw •r { ~p ~, o .~ ~~ ~~: : . r ATTACHMENT # 1 r ' ~ t ~ ' r~ ~ y . ' _ - ~y - - ,'4"- ~~ ~. ;, ~~_.; ~,;, ~~ _ x< ~,~ ,! ~ '_ ' II ~ e~I, i~ ~~ ~,,. ter: ;~ ~,~Ii ~- ~ =~ -'- Why Should You Attend lifesavers? While it is impossible to correlate reduced crashes, injuries and fatalities to attendance at a conference, the Lifesavers program is put together by a dedicated group of highway safety experts from both the public and private sectors. We strive to base workshops on evidence-based programs that can be replicated in communities throughout the country. If you haven't attended a Lifesavers conference in a while, we urge you to join us in Nashville. We are confident that you won't go away disappointed. Conference attendees come from the public and private sectors and represent many career fields. Lifesavers draws attendees from: + Child passenger safety professionals r + State and local law enforcement + Community traffic safety programs + State and local emergency medical services, and public health + Injury prevention programs + Federal and state highway safety agencies + Prosecutors and judges involved in traffic safety issues + The automotive and insurance industries Advocacy and research Lifesavers participants meet with their highway safety peers in a forum where they can share program successes, learn from each other, and develop alliances with people from all over the country. . Interested in the visibility of Becoming a Sponsor? Your organization would be recognized as a sponsor on all printed material and signage, receive special seating and public recognition at the awards luncheon, and for every $5,000 donated you receive a free conference registration. Contact Lifesavers Conference, Inc. at 703-922-7944 for more information. Save the Dates Puture Lifesavers Conferences 2010 April 11-13 Philadelphia Convention Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2011 March 27-29 Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, Arizona a ~~ CITY OF DUBLIN BUDGET CHANGE FORM New Appropriations (City Council Approval Required): From Unappropriated Reserves X New Revenues - DECRF,ASF Rimf;F,T ac~Cn>rrNT enanilnrT Budget Transfers: 3~3 CHANGE FORM # From Budgeted Contingent Reserve (1080-799.000) Within Same Department Activity Between Departments (City Council Approval Required) Other INf'i7FACG R7T71!'L'T Arf~niTl~im •r,r~Yr~rm Name: General Fund -REVENUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL-STATE : Police Enforcement Grants $ 1,600 Account #: 001-555-023 Name: EXPENSE -POLICE SERVICES - Travel Conferences and Meetings $ 1 600 Account #: 001-20100-723-000 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY: The City of Dublin is eligible to submit a Professional Development Grant administered as part of the California Kids Plate Program. The amount that can be awarded is $1,600. The proposed use of the grant will be to reimburse the City for the cost of a Community Safety Assistant to attend the Lifesavers National Conference On Highway Safety Priorities in Nashville Tennessee, March 28 -April 1, 2009. This Budget Change as presented to the City Council will recognize the unbudgeted expense for the conference attendance and new revenue. Fin Mgr/ASD: ~ ~~ Date: ~ 9 / O Signature f City Manager- c~ ~ ~G~'~ Date: 1 l D 1 Signature Approved at the City Council Meeting on: Date: 1/20/2009 Mayor: Date: Signature Posted By: Date: Signature ATTACHMENT #2 G:\Budget Changes\1_2008_09\1_20_09BUDGCHNG_PoliceGrants.DOC(rankin)