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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-2017 Item 09 - FY 2017-18 Grant Application for Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Meeting Date: 3/21/2017 FROM: Deanna Cantrell, Chief of Police Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth, Senior Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: FY 2017-18 GRANT APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RECOMMENDATION 1. Authorize the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for FY 2017-18 not to exceed $30,000; and 2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the State if funding is awarded; and 3. If the grant is awarded, authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant related documents and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments upon the award of the grant. DISCUSSION The purpose of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) grant funding is to enable agencies to expand their present 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 City’s Grant Management Policy requires Council approval of all grant applications greater than $5,000. 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. Proposal for Funding Staff is seeking authorization to submit a grant application that focuses efforts on reducing underage access/consumption of alcohol at licensed establishments, reducing the sale of alcohol to the habitual and obviously intoxicated, and taking enforcement against businesses and individuals that violate the law. Packet Pg. 141 9 Grant activities, if approved, would include: 1. On-Sale Minor Decoy operations: Licensed on-sale establishments will be checked for compliance of lawful sales through the use of minor decoys. 2. Off-Sale Shoulder Tap operations: Licensed off-sale establishments shall be checked for compliance of refusing to sell alcohol to habitual and obviously intoxicated subjects. 3. Shoulder Tap operations: Officers will conduct operations of licensed establishments in order to discourage the purchase of alcohol for minors by adults. 4. Education: A key component of the grant and the department will coordinate and conduct IMPACT (Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendencies) education and/or inspections with licensed establishments that tend to generate a high response for police service. The City’s application will seek funding for overtime reimbursement for existing officers to conduct the grant-related activities. The grant application requires the Council to adopt a resolution memorializing its action and authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate contract and other grant-related documents. The State requires that the grant funding be used for activities above and beyond those currently funded through the City budget. The grant application is due March 30, 2017. FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact on the City’s General Fund associated with this action. City matching funds are not required for this grant, and all grant related activities will be conducted using existing officers on overtime. Grant funding is not awarded up front; staff is responsible for submitting quarterly reimbursement requests based on overtime expended on grant activities during the reporting period. ALTERNATIVE Council may direct staff to not submit an application for ABC grant funding. Staff does not recommend this alternative as the funding will enhance the Police Department’s efforts in addressing alcohol-related problems and reducing under age and high-risk drinking. Attachments: a - Resolution Packet Pg. 142 9 R ______ RESOLUTION NO. ________ (2017 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 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 REGULATING RETAIL ALCOHOL OUTLETS WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo 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, grant funds are available through the Grant Assistance Program (GAP) administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. The Chief of Police or her designee is hereby authorized to submit grant applications consistent with program requirements to pursue a GAP grant administered by ABC. SECTION 2. The City Manager of the City of San Luis Obispo 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 thereto. SECTION 3. 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 4. Grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body. Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________, and on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________________ 2017. Packet Pg. 143 9 Resolution No. _____ (2017 Series) Page 2 R ______ ____________________________________ Mayor Heidi Harmon ATTEST: ____________________________________ Carrie Gallagher 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, this ______ day of ______________, _________. ____________________________________ Carrie Gallagher City Clerk Packet Pg. 144 9