RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-152
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING AN AWARD FOR $498,245.30 FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FY 25/26 WHEREAS, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) works closely with state and local agencies and other traffic safety stakeholders to actively address impaired driving; and WHEREAS, the CHP is charged with appropriating grant money associated with the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, the purpose of which is to provide alternative funding sources to augment, but not supplant, current activities and programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa, submitted an application to the CHP for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funding on February 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2025 the Santa Rosa Police Department received notification of the award for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the funding in the amount of $498,245.30 will be used to enhance DUI Saturation patrols and purchase new patrol vehicles for department investigators.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute award documents and any and all other documents for the award with the California Highway Patrol, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 19th day of August, 2025.
AYES: (6) Mayor Stapp, Council Members Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald, Okrepkie, Rogers NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Vice Mayor Alvarez
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: APPROVED: ___________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2025-152
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