RESOLUTION NO. __________________ (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT GRANT WHEREAS, the California Budget Act of 2022 (Senate Bill 154) established the Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Prevention Grant Program, with grant funds to be used by local law enforcement agencies in preventing and responding to organized retail theft, motor vehicle or motor vehicle accessory theft, or cargo theft; and WHERAS, at the September 14, 2023 Board of State and Community Corrections Board Meeting, 31 City Police Departments and 7 Sheriff’s Departments were awarded Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant funding; and WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department was awarded $3,573,307 in grant funds to support the department in responding to the growing threat of organized retail crime and continuing high rate of motor vehicle theft.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager to accept grant funding in the amount of $3,573,307, including the execution of all grant acceptance documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the establishment of the Organized Retail Theft Grant appropriation of $3,573,307 and corresponding revenue budget to support grant activities.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk