Report Prepared by: Lance Eber, Crime Analyst, Police Department
Title
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for Grant Funds from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Program Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for grant funding from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Alcohol Policing Partnership Program Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-16, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California to apply for grant funding and accept grant funding if awarded, from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Program; and,
If Awarded,
B. Authorizing the acceptance of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Program Grant not to exceed $100,000; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments; and
D. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and
E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Award Agreement and any other necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer back to Staff for reconsideration of specific items.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Merced Police Department (MPD) received this same grant funding multiple times over past years including a current grant that ends on June 30, 2026.
Description
Grant applications are due March 30, 2026.
The grant's mission is to help agencies expand their present efforts in addressing alcohol-related problems through a comprehensive ABC program that will encompass a wi...
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