HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - Reso 2024-46 - 11/13/2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,975
FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, FOR A TOBACCO GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City (City) is interested in participating in the
Tobacco Grant Program, which is made available through the California Healthcare,
Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Prop 56) and administered by the
California Department of Justice (DOJ)to support local efforts to reduce the illegal sale
of tobacco products to minors in the City; and
WHEREAS, following the City's submittal of a proposal for the Program, the
State of California DOJ offered to award $135,975 for a 36-month grant program for
Fiscal Years 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, Grant Funds will be used to educate students in grades 4-12 and
education for CCPD personnel regarding tobacco laws. It also includes education to the
49 licensed tobacco retailers within the city and outreach/education to the public via
social media. In addition, funding has been approved for signage to provide to retailers
and education materials/brochures to provide to students and retailers. Lastly,
compliance checks and enforcement will be conducted by CCPD personnel to combat
the sale of tobacco products to minors; and
WHEREAS,the funding for the plan will be comprised of reimbursement of patrol
overtime to conduct education, compliance operations, and public outreach. It will also
include funding toward the position of School Resource Officer to conduct tobacco
related education within Cathedral City's schools. Reimbursement for signage,
brochures, and tobacco products used for educational purposes and reimbursement of
administrative costs associated with the program are also included; and
WHEREAS, in order to be considered eligible to receive grant funding, the City
must submit a completed Grant Award Memorandum of Understanding to the State of
California DOJ, which is attached as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Cathedral City as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Manager or a designated representative is hereby
authorized, on behalf of the City, to accept grant funding in the amount of $135,975
from the State of California DOJ.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or a designated representative is hereby
authorized, on behalf of the City, to execute the grant documents and to submit all
documents, including, without limitation, contracts, amendments, extensions, and
payment requests as appropriate to accept the funds under and comply with the
conditions of the grant.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to establish
all required accounts and make any and all expenditures, appropriations, transfer,
and/or distributions of funds on behalf of the City as are necessary and appropriate to
carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
SECT!, N 4, The Grant Funds received hereunder shall not be used to
supplement ongoing law enforcement expenditures.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall
make a minute of passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the
City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the Resolution is passed
and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Cathedral City held on this 13th day of November 2024, by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Lamb, Gutierrez, Gregory;Mayor Pro Tem
Ross and Mayor Carnevale
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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Mark arnevale, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO F
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Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
Exhibit
Tobacco Grant Program
Grant Services Branch - Locat Assistance
Division of Operations
Cathedral City Police Department DOJ-PROP56-2024-25-1-011
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PURPOSE
This Memorandum of Understanding("MOU")is entered into by the Department of Justice("DOJ")
and the Cathedral City Police Department("Grantee"),for the purpose of disbursing grant funds to
Grantee for reimbursement of expenditures in compliance with the California Code of Regulations and
the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Grantee Handbook.
Commencing January 1,2023,the California Code of Regulations,Title 11, Division 1,Chapter 5:
Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program("TGP Regulations")shall govern the policies and
procedures of the Tobacco Grant Program.
The TGP Regulations, Request for Proposals,Grantee Handbook(dated April 2024),and Summary of
Award document are hereby incorporated by reference into this MOU.Grantee will expend funds for
the purposes identified in the approved Summary of Award document.Reimbursements are to be
funded under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016, approved
by the voters as Proposition 56.
COST REIMBURSEMENT
DOJ agrees to reimburse Grantee in arrears,for Grantee's actual expenditures in performing the
project or scope of work included in the approved Summary of Award document.Reimbursements for
line items in the approved Budget Detail will be made upon receipt of invoices from Grantee and
approval of the invoices by DOJ, in accordance with the reimbursement procedures set forth in the TGP
Regulations and Grantee Handbook.
BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
It is mutually agreed,if the Budget Act of the current fiscal year and/or any subsequent years covered
under the MOU does not appropriate sufficient funds,the MOU shall be of no further force and effect.
In the event this situation occurs, DOJ shall have no liability to reimburse/pay any funds to Grantee,or
to furnish any other considerations under this MOU.As well,Grantee shall not be obligated to
continue performing the provisions of this MOU,for which the Grantee would have been reimbursed.
if funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted in the Budget Act for purposes of this MOU,DOJ
shall have the option to either cancel this MOU with no liability occurring to DOJ or offer an addendum
to the Grantee to reflect the reduced amount.
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Cathedral City Police Department DOJ-PROP56-2024-25-1-011
PROJECT BREACH-TERMINATION
Failure of a Grantee to comply with this MOU or the TGP Regulations shall be treated by DOJ as a
breach of contract.If an act of noncompliance occurs, DOJ may take actions described within the TGP
Regulations, including termination. DOJ may terminate this MOU and be relieved of any obligation to
disburse grant funds to Grantee should Grantee fail to perform the scope of work at the time and in
the manner provided in this MOU.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Addendum—No addendum or variation of the terms of this MOU is valid unless made in writing and
signed by the duly authorized representatives of the parties.
Assignment—This MOU is not assignable by Grantee in whole or in part.
Indemnification—Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless DOJ, its officers,agents and
employees from all claims, liabilities,or losses in connection with the performance of this MOU.
Certifications—Grantee certifies that it does not receive funding from a manufacturer,distributor,or
advertiser of Cigarettes or Tobacco Products. Grantee further certifies that grant funds will not
supplant existing state or local funds dedicated for the same purpose.
TERMS
Grant Duration: 11/1/2024—6/30/2028
Award Amount
Category of Expenditure Budget Budget Budget Budget
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028
Personal Services $42,721 $42,721 $42,721 $
Operating Expenses and
Equipment $500 $500 $500 $
Administrative Costs(Not to
$
Exceed 5%} $2,104 $2,104 $2,104
TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT $135,975
The time limit for reimbursements against this award ends 6/30/2028.Requests for reimbursement
received after 7/15/2028 cannot be considered by DOJ.
GRANTEE CONTACT INFORMATION
Jon Enos, Commander
Cathedral City Police Department
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA.92234
(760)202-2415
jenos@cathedralcity.gov
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AUTHORI TION
DOJ and Grantee, by their duly authorized officials, have executed this MOU on the respective dates
indicated below.This MOU and any future addendums shall be e-mailed to
TobaccoGrantsfq)doi.cagov, care of the Division of Operations, Local Assistance Unit,Tobacco Grant
Program, and will become fully executed upon completion of signatures from all parties.
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CHRIS RYAN,Chief Date
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