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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents including any amendments, with the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), to accept and expend grant funding for overtime, investigative services, and training used to identify and eliminate the crime and public nuisance incidents associated with ABC-licensed establishments, in the amount of $100,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Police Department is requesting City Council approval to receive and expend grant funding from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in the amount of $100,000. The grant provides funding for overtime, investigative services, and training used to identify and eliminate the crime and public nuisance incidents associated with ABC-licensed establishments and ensure compliance with City of Long Beach (City) and State laws. The grant term is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Arturo D. Sanchez on August 21, 2023 and by Budget Management Officer Nader Kaamoush on August 18, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on September 12, 2023, to expedite use of the grant funds.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive grant funding up to $100,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 from ABC. An appropriation increase is requested in the amount of $100,000 in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department, offset by grant revenue. There is no match or in-kind service mandate. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
WALLY HEBEISH
CHIEF OF POLICE
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER