Report Prepared by: Sarah Knoester, Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Approval to Extend the Term of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Contract to June 30, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of extending the term of the CalVIP grant contract to June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the term extension for the CalVIP grant contract to June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
A continuation of FY 23/24 Council Priority: Merced Unity Project - Community Violence Prevention, as part of the ARPA spending plan
DISCUSSION
History and Past Actions
On June 10, 2022, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) released the CalVIP Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP made available $53,440,829 through a competitive process for projects that address local impacts due to the legalization of cannabis in California.
On July 5, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-44 authorizing the submittal of an application/proposal for the CalVIP Grant Program and authorized the City Manager to execute the standard grant agreement, any amendments, and other necessary documents related to the grant application.
On July 15, 2022, the City submitted the CalVIP Grant Program Proposal package to the BSCC. The grant proposal submitted by the City is to provide supportive, wrap-around services for at-risk and probation-involved youth; thereby reducing recidivism.
The grant required a 100% match, with a minimum of 50% passed through to a non-law enforcement agency. To meet the 100% match requirement, the City partnered wi...
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