City Council Agenda
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Memo to: |
Manteca City Council |
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From: |
Steven Schluer, Chief of Police |
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Prepared by: |
Joshua Sweeten, Traffic Sergeant |
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Date: |
July 30, 2025 |
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Subject: |
California Highway Patrol, Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program |
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Adopt a resolution accepting a grant from the California Highway Patrol, Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) in the amount of $467,783.47 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026; appropriating funds as noted in the fiscal impact section and authorizing the Chief of Police to take all necessary steps to effectuate the agreement, including any extensions or amendments.
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Background:
The Manteca Police Department will use the grant funds to increase criminal enforcement and education of driving under the influence (DUI) laws and increase traffic enforcement efforts for unsafe driving commonly associated with injury and fatal collisions. The grant funding will cover the expense of eight (8) DUI Saturation Patrols to help combat impaired driving. Additional funding awarded in the grant will allow for the purchase of two (2) emergency outfitted traffic enforcement SUV’s, one (1) emergency outfitted traffic enforcement truck, two (2) emergency outfitted traffic enforcement motorcycles and funding for five (5) officers to attend the California Narcotics Officers Association Annual Symposium and Conference.
Fiscal Impact:
Staff recommends accepting the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $467,783.47. Receipt of funding for this grant will be on a reimbursement basis. Therefore, staff recommends appropriating $467,784 in the Police Grants Fund (Fund 150).
Documents Attached:
1. Attachment 1-Resolution
2. Attachment 2-CHP Intent to Award letter.