RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-042
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING STATE OF CALIFORNIA CANNABIS EQUITY ACT GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY NECESSARY RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 WHEREAS, the members of the California Legislature have recognized the need for cannabis equity grant funding; and WHEREAS, funding has been provided to the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to provide grant funds to local governments; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa supports the development of a local equity program; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa has determined that it will use grant funds from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to conduct a cannabis equity assessment and assist the development of a local equity program as described in its application for grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa accepts a grant award from the State of California, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Cannabis Equity Grants Program in the amount of $75,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager of the City of Santa Rosa is authorized to execute by electronic signature on behalf of the City of Santa Rosa, the grant agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, including any extensions or amendments thereof, any subsequent grant agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development in relation thereto and any related award documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is agreed that any liability arising out of the performance of this grant agreement, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and the State of California disclaim responsibility for any such liability. / / /
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council appropriates funds in the amount of $75,000, the source of the funds being a grant award from the State of California, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Cannabis Equity Grants Program into an expenditure project key 08066 - “CEG Cannabis Grant” and into revenue key/object 1100 General Fund/4421 – “State Grant (Not Federal Pass Thru)”.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 1st day of March, 2022.
AYES: (6) Mayor C. Rogers, Council Members Fleming, MacDonald, N. Rogers, Sawyer, Schwedhelm
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN: (1) Vice Mayor Alvarez
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2022-042