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Securing grant funding for DUI-specific patrol cars can significantly strengthen the Redwood City Police Department’s case when persuading the City Council to approve a full-time officer dedicated to DUI enforcement. Here’s why: 1. Financial Justification – Grants reduce the financial burden on the city, making it more feasible for the Council to approve a dedicated officer without increasing local taxes or reallocating funds from other departments. 2. Resource Allocation – Having DUI-specific vehicles shows a commitment to DUI enforcement and supports the argument that a full-time officer is needed to maximize the use of these resources. 3. Public Safety Impact – Data from existing DUI enforcement efforts can demonstrate the need for a dedicated officer, showing potential reductions in DUI-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities. 4. Grant Compliance – Many DUI enforcement grants require dedicated personnel to ensure effective use of funds, making a full-time officer a logical next step. 5. Community and Political Support – A well-funded DUI program with visible enforcement tools (such as DUI-specific cars) can increase public and political support for a dedicated officer, especially if there’s a clear link to improved road safety. In the context of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or traffic enforcement grant for Redwood City, the target population and the benefits to the Police Department would be related to issues surrounding impaired driving and traffic safety. Here's a detailed breakdown: Performance Measures/Scope of Work Twenty (20) DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1=4, Q2=6, Q3=6, Q4=4): Our saturation patrols aim to increase our proactive DUI/DUID arrests by 10%, which will make our roadways safer and increase our community’s confidence that our department is committed to roadway safety. The request for funding of two 2025 Chevrolet Pursuit Blazers (Electric)- AWD patrol vehicles would be utilized in these saturation patrols. In the first quarter we will be purchasing and outfitting the vehicles. The timeline for use is anticipated to begin within the second quarter to provide valuable results. The Blazer EV PPV is designed to meet police pursuit standards while giving departments a step toward fleet electrification. We chose the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) because of the following: • Horsepower: Around 498 horsepower (in dual-motor AWD configuration). • 0-60 mph: Estimated at under 4 seconds, making it one of the quickest police SUVs available. • Top speed: Governed at about 130 mph. • Range: Up to approximately 290 miles on a full charge (depending on equipment and duty cycle). • Battery: Uses GM’s Ultium battery platform, with DC fast charging capability. • Drive system: Primarily dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) for pursuit duty models. • Chassis: Specially tuned suspension and braking systems for police applications, including pursuit- rated tires and heavy-duty cooling. • Interior: Outfitted for law enforcement use with reinforced seats, upfit-friendly electronics, and police- specific software integrations. Two (2) DUI Checkpoints (Q1=1, Q3=1): The DUI Checkpoint is a useful way to identify impaired drivers and useful way of promoting to the community the importance of sober driving. DUI checkpoints are often considered an effective and preferred tool for removing impaired drivers from the streets: ATTY/RESO.0076/CC RESO CANNABIS TAX GRANT PROGRAM - EXHIBIT A REV: 07-14-25 MI Page 11 of 17