TITLE
Title
BUDGET AMENDMENT: FY27 NC GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY DWI TASK FORCE GRANT
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff Danny H. Rogers (Captain Matt Suits)
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BACKGROUND
Background
This agenda item intends to approve the receipt of the FY27 DWI Task Force Grant. The overall objective of the Governor’s Highway Safety DWI Task Force grant is to provide programs that address traffic related issues. Some of the main areas of focus for the Task Force are unrestrained drivers and passengers, especially children; motorists who are driving while impaired, and community education on these issues.
The Task Force is comprised of five (5) positions, which are: one (1) Sergeant, one (1) Master Corporal, one (1) DWI Educator, and two (2) enforcement deputies. Grant funding will assist with salaries and benefits, training, and travel expenses for all Task Force members. The travel expenses are both in-state and out-of-state travel costs. The total cost of the program is estimated to be $569,849 annually with Guilford County providing $427,387 and State/Federal funding providing $142,462.
In the first six months of 2026 the Sheriff’s DWI Task Force cited 236 individuals and seized 20 vehicles for driving while impaired. It has also cited 98 individuals for not using their seat belts. Additional community education efforts over the past six months include presentations to dozens of high school driver education classes and community events that have reached over 10,000 attendees.
The total cost of the program is $569,849 with Guilford County providing $427,387 and State/Federal funding providing $142,462. The project ordinance adopted with the FY27 budget included estimated award amounts. The final award amounts requires a budget ordinance adjustment of $14,337, of which $10,703 will be county funds from the Sheriff Office's budget.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
Grant Projects Fund
FY 27 DWI Task Force Grant (amend)
$14,337 increase in appropriation to grant project
$3,634 increase in Federal/State funds
$10,703 increase in transfer from Other Funds (General Fund)
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve receipt of the FY27 DWI Task Force Grant in the amount of $142,462 and amend the grant project ordinance for the FY 27 DWI Task Force grant to increase the appropriation to the project by $14,337 with Federal/State funds in the amount of $3,634 and $10,703 Transfer from Other Funds (General Fund). Authorize a transfer from the General Fund to the project ordinance for $10,703.
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