CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
MEETING DATE: July 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Christine Booker, Budgets & Grants Analyst REVIEWED BY: Heriberto Gutierrez, Acting Chief of Police APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 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 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
DISCUSSION
The Menifee Police Department was awarded $96,909.52 by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant. CHP administers several programs, including the Cannabis Tax Grant Program. The purpose of this grant is to educate the public regarding the danger of impaired driving, enforce laws related to driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products, and improve the department’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
The funds received would be used to cover the costs incurred by the Police Department during activities such as DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols and safety presentations. Additionally, the funds would be used for operational costs and supplies including a DUI reference cards, DRE UV Flashlights and educational outreach materials. The Police Department would also use available funds to send officers to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training and to the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Training.
City of Menifee Staff Report
CHP Grant
July 16, 2025
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The grant would help the City achieve its goals as follows:
• Educating the public
• Promoting a safe environment for our community
• Reducing the number of persons killed and injured in crashes caused by alcohol and drugs.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact resulting from the acceptance of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program would result in an increase of $96,909.52 in state grant revenue within the Grant Fund (2301-441002).
An appropriation in expenditures to the Cannabis Grant for Menifee Police Department within the Grant Fund would pay for overtime (2301-MPD-17045-650200), supplies (651011), and training (652211). CHP 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 Summary Report
3. Grant Agreement
4. Budget Amendment Resolution