RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA A PPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE
INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista desires to participate in the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program funded by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC); and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2022 the Police Department received notice from BSCC of a $1,728,456 competitive award of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant, which improves public health and safety by supporting effective violence initiatives in communities that are disproportionate ly impacted by violence , which the City applied for in February 2022; and
WHEREAS, CalVIP grants are used to support, expand, and replicate evidence -based violence reduction initiatives, including, without limitation, hospital -based violence intervention programs, evidence-based street outreach programs, and focused deterrence strategies, that seek to interrupt cycles of violence and retaliation in order to reduce the incidence of homicides, shootings, and aggravated assaults; and
WHEREAS, the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant covers a three-year project period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, along with a six -month period of July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 to complete a Final Local Evaluation Report; and
WHEREAS, the Cit y of Chula Vista agrees that grant funds received pursuant to Agreement Number B SCC 808-22 shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement Number BSCC 808-22 as set forth by the BSCC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it approves Agreement Number BSCC 808-22 between the City of Chula Vista and Board of State and Community Corrections, including any amendments thereof, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Chief of Police to execute same.
Presented by
Roxana Kennedy
Chief of Police
Approved as to form by
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney