RESOLUTION NO. 2026---
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERCED, CALIFORNIA, TO
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$112,026 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOBACCO LAW
ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AND
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
WHEREAS, the City of Merced ("City") is interested in participating in the Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program ("Program"), which is made available through The California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Prop 56) and administered by the California Department of Justice ("DOJ") to support local efforts to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors in the City; and
WHEREAS, following the City's submittal of a proposal for the Program, the DOJ offered to award $112,026 for the three-year grant program beginning November 21, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be used for educational presentations, overtime costs related to tobacco enforcement operations, and local retailer inspection operations; and,
WHEREAS, in order to be considered eligible to receive grant funding, the City must submit a completed Grant Award Memorandum of Understanding to the DOJ.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERCED
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager or designated representative is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to accept grant funding in the amount of $112,026 from the DOJ.
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