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FROM: James M. Gardiner, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Kathe Bishop,Management Assistan4'
SUBJECT: APPROVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Authorize staff to submit a grant application proposal to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control(ABC).
DISCUSSION
The ABC anticipates offering$1.5 million in grants for fiscal year 2002/03 (see attachment 1). A
major goal of the Police Department is to reduce underage consumption of alcoholic beverages in
our community. Funding provided by ABC would provide for reimbursement of police officer
overtime for special enforcement activities working closely with ABC investigators utilizing
enforcement strategies that target the illegal purchasing of alcoholic beverages, as well as the
illegal sale of alcoholic beverages. Staff is currently preparing the grant proposal, including
detailed objectives, to request approximately$80,000 to $100,000 in grant funding.
Last year our grant proposal was not selected for an award, however, we have learned that our
proposal was in the top one-third of applications and was almost approved. Additionally, we
understand that legislation has been passed directing the ABC to give priority to college towns
for alcohol enforcement.
Per the City's Grant Management Policy, staff requests approval from the City Council to submit
a grant application to the ABC. If our current proposal were selected to receive a grant, it would
be awarded in July 2002 and staff would return to the City Council requesting adoption of a
resolution authorizing the City to enter into a contract with the State.
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant would provide full reimbursement for personnel overtime pay and benefits, plus
equipment and operation costs. This would result in no negative fiscal impact to the City.
ALTERNATIVE
Continue with current levels of alcohol enforcements within existing City budget resources and
do not seek this grant funding. Staff does not recommend this alternative as the ABC grant is a
funding opportunity that supports Police Department goals, consistent with City goals and
objectives.
ATTACHMENT
1. ABC Grant - Request for Proposals Notification
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA—BUSUCESS,TR&RTATION AND HOUSING.AGENVY A"TA UAT9 0 O1remor
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
3810 ROSIN COURT, SURE 150,SACRAMENTO,CA 95834
(916)2636970
January 15, 2002
TO: SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS
OF CALIFORNIA
FROM: MANUEL R.ESPINOZA,INTERIM DIRECTOR.
---DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
ABC GRANTS FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is anticipating offering $1.5
million in grants for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 and invites your agency to submit a proposal.
Effective July 1, 2002, the Department will award grants up to $100,000 to local law
enforcement agencies. These grants will enable the selected agencies to expand their
present efforts of detecting those alcoholic beverage licensed establishments that are
disruptive to the community and to law enforcement. This will be accomplished through a
comprehensive ABC program that will encompass a wide range of strategies.
If your agency is selected, your sworn officers assigned to the project will work
closely with ABC investigators and receive training in ABC law, alcohol enforcement
strategies, and community resources. The sworn officers and ABC investigators will
investigate the problem outlets and prepare cases for appropriate criminal, administrative,
or civil action.
This Request for Proposal contains all the information and forms you will need to
prepare and submit a proposal.
This Department must receive all proposals by 5:00 p.m. on March 15,2002.
Proposals received after the due date and time will be ineligible for consideration.
A selection committee will review and evaluate all proposals using a point system
and it is anticipated that selections will be made by May 17, 2002. Selections will be
based upon the applicant's responsiveness to the,Request for Proposal and ability to
implement a project based on the program and administrative requirements.
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Request for Proposalso �' ATTACHMENT 1
January 15, 2002
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If you should have any questions regarding this Request for Proposal, please call
Patsy Tomasello, Grant Coordinator, at (916) 263-6970.
We look forward to receiving your proposal and to the possibility of working with
you to reduce alcohol-related problems in your community.
Sincerely,
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Manuel R.Espinoza
Interim Director
Enclosures:
(1) Request for Proposals
(2) Grant Forms
(3) Grantee Handbook
(4) ABC License Count by City (ABC-536)
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