RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2026/2027 CANNABIS TAX FUND
GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF RELATED
DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), through the Cannabis Tax Fund, has made available grant funds under the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) to support education, prevention, training, and enforcement related to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, including cannabis; and
WHEREAS, the Cathedral City Police Department has been awarded Grant Agreement No. 30890 titled "FY 2026/27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Law Enforcement - Cathedral City Police Department" in the amount of $25,152.00; and
WHEREAS, the project will provide funding for traffic safety activities, including but not limited to training, impaired driving enforcement operations, equipment, and related program costs, as set forth in the Grant Agreement; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of these funds will enhance the City's ability to reduce traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities caused by impaired driving, thereby increasing community safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Cathedral City is authorized to enter into grant agreements and to designate an authorized official to execute the necessary documents on its behalf.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council hereby accepts the FY 2026/27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Grant Award from the California Highway Patrol in the amount of $25,152.00.
2. The City Council authorizes the Chief of Police, or the Chief of Police's designee, to execute the Grant Agreement, and all amendments and related documents as required by the CHP to implement the project.
3. The City Clerk is directed to certify this Resolution and forward copies to the appropriate state officials and to the Cathedral City Police Department for grant file documentation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City held on this 22 day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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Raymond Gregory, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christina Burton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Eric Vail, City Attorney