HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6i. FY 2021-22 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Award Item 6i
Department: Police
Cost Center: 8001
For Agenda of: 7/20/2021
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Rick Scott, Police Chief
Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: FY 2021-22 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
GRANT AWARD
RECOMMENDATION
1. Authorize the Police Department to accept a grant award from the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control for FY 2021-22 in an amount not to exceed $38,126; and
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, authorizing grant applications for funding provided through the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control to increase education and enforcement programs focusing
on retail alcohol outlets and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related grant
documents;” and
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant application related documents and
authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments upon the
award of the grant.
DISCUSSION
Background
The purpose of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) grant funding is to enable agencies
to expand efforts in addressing alcohol related problems through a comprehensive ABC
program that encompasses various strategies. The Police Department has been awarded
grant funds from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in prior years to
conduct education and compliance activities related to businesses that hold alcohol
licenses.
The goals of the ABC grant program include:
1. Achieving the goals and objectives of the local enforcement agency's grant
agreements.
2. Establishing a close working relationship between ABC district offices and the grant
agencies.
3. Prioritizing law enforcement efforts and targeting those licensed outlets that cause
alcohol-related crimes.
4. Reduce the sales of alcoholic beverages to underage persons.
5. Assisting in the training of local law enforcement.
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The grant application was submitted in late March 2021 and the Police department received
notification of the award on June 16, 2021. The department intends to utilize grant funds to
conduct operations focused on alcohol awareness and enforcement, inspections at licensed
establishments, and training.
Policy Context
The recommended actions are consistent with the City of San Luis Obispo’s Financial
Management Manual, Section 740 - Grant Management Policy. The policy states that
Council will approve all grant applications in excess of $5,000 and delegates receipt and
contract execution to the City Manager.
Public Engagement
This item is on the agenda for the July 20, 2021, City Council meeting and will follow all
required postings and notifications. The public may have an opportunity to comment on this
item at or before the meeting.
CONCURRENCE
The Director of the Finance concurs with the staff recommendation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action
because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: No Budget Year: 2021-22
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $ $ $ $
State (ABC
Grant not to
exceed
amount)
$38,126
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $38,126 $ $ $
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This grant will augment the Police department’s budget to increase outreach, training, and
enforcement related to alcohol sales and consumptions. City matching funds are not
required for this grant.
ALTERNATIVES
Council may direct staff to decline the grant award. Staff does not recommend this
alternative as funding will aid in the department’s efforts to improve alcohol enforcement
activities within the City of San Luis Obispo.
ATTACHMENTS
A – Draft Resolution for FY 2021-22 Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Award
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R _____
RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2021 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL TO INCREASE EDUCATION AND
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON RETAIL ALCOHOL
OUTLETS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
RELATED GRANT DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Police Department (the “Police Department”)
through the City of San Luis Obispo desires to undertake programs to increase education
and enforcement to focus on regulating retail alcohol outlets in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department submitted a grant through the Grant
Assistance Program (GAP) administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) in March 2021 to conduct education and compliance activities related to
local businesses that hold alcohol licenses; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2021, the Police Department was notified of the ABC
grant award in an amount not to exceed $38,126; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The Chief of Police or his designee is hereby authorized to submit
grant applications consistent with program requirements to pursue a Grant Assistan ce
Program ("GAP") grant administered by ABC, including the Police Department's March
2021 application.
SECTION 2. The City Manager of the City of San Luis Obispo or his designee is
authorized to execute all grant related documents, including the State of California
Standard Agreement, any extensions or amendments thereof, and any subsequent
contract with the State in relation to the GAP grant administered by ABC.
SECTION 3. Authorize Finance Director to make the necessary budget
adjustments upon the award of the grant.
SECTION 4. The City agrees that any liability arising out of the performance of this
contract, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant
recipient and the authorizing agency and acknowledges that the State of California and
ABC disclaim responsibility for any such liability.
SECTION 5. Grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant
expenditures controlled by this body.
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Resolution No. _____ (2021 Series) Page 2
R ______
SECTION 6. This award is not subject to local hiring freezes.
Upon motion of __________________, seconded by___________________, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this ______day of _____________2021.
__________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
____________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
__________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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