Report Prepared by: Stephanie R. Dietz, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program, Execute the Grant Agreement and any Amendments and any Other Necessary Documents Associated with the Grant Application on Behalf of the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the California Intervention and Prevention Grant Program, execute the grant agreement, any amendments, and other necessary documents associated with the grant application on behalf of the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-43, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the submittal of grant proposal for the 2022 California Violence Intervention & Prevention (CALVIP) grant program; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the standard grant agreement, any amendments, and other necessary documents associated with the grant application, and to take all actions reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve with modifications; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
4. Continue to a future Council meeting; or,
5. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Municipal Code Section 200; Local Government Planning Support Grants Program pursuant to Chapter 3.1 of Health and Safety Code (Sections 50515 to 50515.05) (Chapter 159, Statutes of 2019)
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This grant aligns with City Council's FY 2022/23 Goals and Priorities to develop programs aimed at Community Violence Prevention.
DISCUSSION
Formerly known as the California Gang Reduction, Intervention & Prevention (CalGRIP) Grant Program, the California State Legislature established the California Violence Interventio...
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