CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Office of Traffic Safety Grant
MEETING DATE: November 6, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Christine Booker, Budgets & Grants Analyst REVIEWED BY: Chris Karrer, Police Chief
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the grant funds from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Office of Traffic Safety Grant for the Menifee Police Department; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $32,100 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Office of Traffic Safety Grant purchases.
DISCUSSION
The Menifee Police Department was awarded $32,100 by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Minor Decoy/Shoulder-Tap Grant. ABC and OTS administers several grant programs, including the Minor Decoy/Shoulder-Tap Grant. The purpose of this grant would be to target underage drinking within the City of Menifee.
The funds received would be used for costs incurred by the Police Department during activities such as putting on operations throughout the City and sending staff to mandatory training as required under the grant. Operations include setting up scenarios where underage persons can acquire alcohol through various means. The minors involved would be part of the cadet and explorer program with parental approval if necessary. The grant would reimburse the City for staff overtime costs and supplies necessary to facilitate the proposed operations.
City of Menifee Staff Report
ABC-OTS Minor Shoulder Tap Grant
November 6, 2024
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The grant operations would include the following:
Minor Decoy Program: This program plays a vital role in ensuring that alcoholic establishments comply with the law by not selling alcohol to minors. By increasing the frequency of compliance checks, the department can deter businesses from illegal sales, thereby reducing the availability of alcohol to underage individuals.
Shoulder Tap Program: This initiative targets individuals who purchase alcohol for minors, addressing a key source of alcohol for underage drinkers. By conducting undercover operations and raising public awareness, we aim to reduce these illegal transactions and hold offenders accountable.
IMPACT Program (Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendencies):
Through the IMPACT Program, Menifee PD would work directly with alcoholic beverage establishments to educate them on their legal responsibilities and the consequences of non- compliance. This program would foster a collaborative approach, helping merchants prevent alcohol-related crimes and ensuring they operate within the law.
Holiday Enforcement: During the holiday season, there is an increased risk of underage drinking and alcohol-related incidents. Menifee PD would plan to intensify enforcement efforts during these critical periods, including increased patrols, undercover operations targeting sales/furnishings to minors and sales to obviously intoxicated patrons. This would ensure a comprehensive approach to preventing underage drinking during high-risk times.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact from the acceptance of the ABC-OTS Grant would result in an increase of $32,100 in state grant revenue within the Grant Fund (2301-441002) and an appropriation in expenditures to the ABC-OTS Grant for Menifee Police Department within the Grant Fund (2301- MPD-652428). ABC-OTS would reimburse any costs incurred that are within the guidelines of this grant. No match by the City would be required.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Grant Award Letter
2. Grant Application
3. Grant Application Budget
4. Grant Agreement
5. Budget Amendment Resolution
6. Grant Summary Report