Reso. No. XX-26
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RESOLUTION NO. XX-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING THE PROGRAM NARRATIVE AND BUDGET AMOUNT OF $2,034,800 FOR THE 2026-2029 CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE
INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION GRANT AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF
STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond's Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) desires to participate in the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Cohort 5 (CalVIP) Grant funded through the California State General Fund and administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the CalVIP Grant is to improve public health and safety by supporting effective violence reduction initiatives in communities that are disproportionately impacted by violence, particularly group-members involved homicides, shootings, and aggravated assaults; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2026, BSCC notified ONS that the City will be awarded the 2026-2029 CalVIP grant award in the amount of $2,034,800; and
WHEREAS, the ONS will use the grant award to provide violence intervention, prevention, and suppression activities services. The grant will serve 520 youth in Richmond and West Contra Costa County through a local collaborative with Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) and Evident Change in an effort to reduce violence through evidence-based programs and activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council accepts and appropriates the 2026-2029 California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (CalVIP) grant award in the amount of $2,034,800.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to execute the CalVIP Grant Agreement with the BSCC, including any amendments thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute a three-year contract with RPAL for an amount not to exceed $450,000, and any amendments thereto, and a three-year contract with Evident Change for an amount not to exceed $100,000, and any amendments thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ONS agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement as set forth by the BSCC.
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Reso. No. XX-26
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held Xxxxxxxx XX, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
________________________
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. XX-26, finally passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Xxxxxxxx XX, 2026.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond