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Clinton County authorizes Sheriff to apply for OHSP traffic enforcement grant
Summary
The Board approved the Sheriff’s Office request to apply for the 2026–2027 Michigan OHSP Traffic Grant, a reimbursement program that funds overtime enforcement for impaired driving, distracted driving, seatbelt enforcement and speeding; no local match is required for overtime.
The Clinton County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 24 authorized the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the 2026–2027 Traffic Grant through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP).
The grant is reimbursement-based and covers eligible overtime costs for road patrol staff participating in coordinated statewide traffic safety campaigns focused on impaired driving, distracted driving, seatbelt enforcement and speeding. Administrator/Controller John F. Fuentes and Ways & Means Chairperson Zach Rudat discussed the grant mechanics and the committee recommended approval. Commissioner Nicole Fickes moved approval at committee, and the Board concurred at the full meeting.
Why it matters: The grant would allow Clinton County deputies to join statewide enforcement campaigns without a required local match for overtime costs, enabling expanded overtime enforcement when funds are awarded. The application authorization does not obligate county matching funds; any future acceptance would follow grant award terms and require compliance with reimbursement procedures.
