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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20B - EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FUNDS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ' ~,s CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MARCH 15, 2010 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 151 Reading ACCEPTING OFFICE OF EMERGENCY ? ordinance on 2"d Reading SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT AWARD ? implementing Resolution FUNDS ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER CI Y MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve an Appropriation Adjustment accepting State of California Office of Emergency Services Anti-Drug Abuse Program Grant funds of $118,000 to revenue account (no. 15514002-52001) and appropriate the same to expenditure account (no. 15514413-various). DISCUSSION The State of California, Office of Emergency Services has awarded the County of Orange an Anti- Drug Abuse Program Grant in the amount of $1,023,011. The Santa Ana Police Department, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Orange County District Attorney's Office, Orange County Probation Department, and the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement currently have personnel assigned to the Orange County Methamphetamine Laboratory Investigation Team. As a participating member of this grant program, the Santa Ana Police Department will receive $118,000 in grant funds for salaries and overtime related to the team's enforcement activities. Staff recommends approval of the recommended actions as the grant program supports the investigation of clandestine methamphetamine operations. This team functions as Orange County's sole and unique proactive effort against methamphetamine laboratory operators. Methamphetamine is the primary drug investigated by law enforcement authorities and poses a significant threat to local communities. 20B-1 OES Anti-Drug Grant funds 2009-10 March 15, 2010 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT The appropriation adjustment will enhance the Police Department's Office of Emergency Services Anti-Drug Abuse Grant Revenue Account (no. 15514002-52001) by an amount of $118,000 and the expenditure appropriation for the Police Department's Office of Emergency Services Anti-Drug Abuse Grant Expenditure Account (no. 15514413-various) by the same. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Paul M. Walters Francisco Gutierrez Chief of Police Executive Director Police Department Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency 20B-2