Report Prepared by: Lance Eber, Crime Analyst, Police
Title
SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $57,328 in Grant Funds from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Assistance Program for the Police Department to Conduct Enforcement Operations and to Purchase Enforcement Supplies/Equipment with the Goal of Reducing Underage Drinking and Other Alcohol Crimes Related to Underage Drinking
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting grant funds from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $57,328 from the Grant Assistance Program for the Merced Police Department to conduct enforcement operations and to purchase enforcement supplies/equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2020-55, accepting a grant award from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Assistance Program; and,
B. Accepting and increasing the revenue budget in account 001-1002-324.02-00 by $57,328, and appropriating the same amount in Police Operations Division 001-1002; and,
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Body
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2020-2021 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is offering grant funding to law enforcement agencies to enforce underage drinking and reduce crime in and around licensed establishments that operate in a disorderly manner causing an undue burden on law enforcement services and disrupting the quality of life for the surrounding community. The grant is funded through the California of Offi...
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