RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERCED, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ACCEPTING THE GRANT AWARD
FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $238,199.99
WHEREAS, the grant funding is being provided for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products; and WHEREAS, the grant's intent is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Merced Police Department's effectiveness through training; and WHEREAS, the Merced Police Department is requesting approval to accept the grant award in the amount of $238, 199.99 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the grant period will run from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027; and WHEREAS, the grant is being awarded to conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, purchase one patrol vehicle, purchase one patrol motorcycle, send personnel to checkpoint management training, and to purchase checkpoint equipment and supplies; and
WHEREAS, the grant funding will be used to purchase (1) one patrol truck and (1) one patrol motorcycle; and
WHEREAS, the grant does not require a match (in-kind or cash) and is a 100% reimbursement grant. Funds are first expended by the Merced Police Department and requests for reimbursement are submitted on a quarterly basis; and,
WHEREAS, staff is requesting permission to accept the grant award. :Resolutions|2026 Police|CHP Cannabis Grant Resolution.docx
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 may accept the grant award and execute the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant Award Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, and any other related documents.
SECTION 2. That the City of Merced is authorized to purchase a 2026 F- 150 4x4 from Stivers Ford in the amount of $54,225 plus 10% contingency and a 2026 Harley Davidson Motorcycle from House of Thunder Harley-Davidson in the amount of $31,123.17 plus 10% contingency.
SECTION 3. That the competitive bid process per Merced Municipal Code Section 3.4.210 is waived for vehicle purchases made pursuant to this California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant Award Agreement.
SECTION 4. That the Finance Officer is authorized to make necessary budget adjustments as needed and use pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Merced at a regular meeting held on the 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
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MATTHEW SERRATTO, MAYOR
Mayor
ATTEST:
D. SCOTT MCBRIDE, CITY CLERK
BY:
Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CRAIG J. CORNWELL, CITY ATTORNEY
yang Gormell 8/31/2026
by Attorney
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