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Home My WebLink About _ 4.9(b)--California DOJ Tobacco Grant � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 5, 2024 FROM: Brian Barner, Chief of Police ITEIVI NO. 49(b) ***APPROVED BY*** � �,,. , � �� , �� „�� , 3�� . ��..,_..�� 3r��r��rn et`�a�Pc��ic� ��"` IC}�'2�12C�2� �� p�ir�,C�i �� , ItJ�'3(�t'2{�? bbarner@reddingpolice.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.9(b)--Adopt Resolution accepting the California Department of Justice 2024 Tobacco Grant in the amount of$630,569 Recommendation Authorize and approve the following: (1) Accept a grant from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of $630,569 for local retailer enforceinent operations by the City of Redding Police Department; (2) Adopt Resolution approving the acceptance of the grant; and (3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to acceptance of the grant. Fiscal Impact The California Department of Justice Tobacca Grant Program (DOJ Tobacco Grant Program) funds will pay for personnel services and administrative costs during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 to FY 2027-28. This grant does not require matching funds. There is no negative fiscal impact in accepting this grant. Alternative Action The City Council could choose not to approve acceptance of the grant. The Redding Police Department(RPD)would lose the opportunity to focus additional efforts on retail tobacco sales. Backg�ound/Analysis The DOJ Tobacco Grant Program made available an estimated $28.5 million in grant funding. On June 24, 2024, RPD submitted a grant application in the amount $641,069 for enforcement of retail tobacco operations. The purpose of this grant is to support local enforcement efforts to reduce illegal retail sales and marketing of tobacco products to youth. Report to Redding City Council October 30,2024 Re: 4.9(b)--California DOJ Tobacco Grant Page 2 On October 16, 2024, RPD received notice of an award in the amount of $630,569 for 36 months. This grant wi11 fund officers to run operations far enforcement of retail tobacco sales and education of retailers. Activities include retail inspections, minor decoy and shoulder tap operations, undercover buys and retailer education. The grant proposal is designed to assign an officer to spend half of their time on grant activities and to coordinate all operations. Operations wi11 be performed by RPD's Special Services Unit and wi11 utilize cadets for minor decoy and shoulder tap operations. This grant will strengthen RPD's efforts in reducing illegal retail sales of tobacco products, especially to youth. Environmental Review Accepting the grant is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, therefore, no further action is required at this time. Council PrioNity/City Manage� Goals • Public Safety — "Work to improve a11 aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding." Attachments ^Tobacco Grant 2024 Resolution 2024 25 Tobacco Grant Program - Application-Review(1) Redding PD_Award Letter 24-25 RESOLUTION NO. 2024- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAIVI IN THE AMOUNT OF $630,569 WHEREAS, The Redding City Council is interest in participating in the Tobacco Grant Program, which is made available through the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Prop. 56) and administered by the California Deparhnent of Justice(DOJ) to support local efforts to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors in the City of Redding (City); and WHEREAS, following the City's submittal of a proposal for the Program, the State of California DOJ offered to award $630,569 for the 36-month program beginning on November 1, 2024, and ending on October 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, grant funds will be used for personnel costs related to tobacco enforcement operations, roll call training, and local retailer inspection operations; and WHEREAS,in order to be considered eligible to receive grant funding,the City must submit a completed Grant Award Meinorandum of Understanding to the State of California DOJ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager, or a designated representative, is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to accept grant funding in the amount of $630,569 from the State of California DOJ and is hereby authorized to execute the grant documents and submit all doc�uments, including, without limitation, contracts, amendments, extension and payment requests as appropriate to accept the funds under and comply with conditions of the grant. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Redding at a regular meeting held on the Sth day of November, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: TENESSA AUDETTE, Mayor ATTEST: FORM APPROVED: SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney � ��`�� n �� ra�y a e City af Redding ivi�'sor�t �ctior�/ � ar� ��t Police Departmerrt �tanty ihasta County ntcty Ty e Publ�c Agency Ag�r�cl 1"yp� Law Enforcement(e.g., PD, ?heriff) oes�g�n�y hav��ta�8��rity t��r��r��stat�to ��c�I�vv��r��I t� a�c��r ar�ar�c��verir� re�a�! �sta li�h �nts� Yes �W ��.��"'��° ��'��'��"�`�°��:�� Fir�t a � Mich�l� i le a � � ��s� � � Davis J� �itl� Management Analyst II la�sifi�ateorai ca�f�at �1� Agency Staff Memb�r tr��t r�s� 1 777 Cypress Avenue �ity Reddir�g �i �� e(5 or � its I ��h} 96001 hon� t� b�r (530)245-7145 �ii d r�� mdavis@reddir�gpolice.org ��r�fir aii d re�s mdavis@reddingpolice.org �x ��?�� a,.�� °�� ... .... .... .... .. .... .... ........... ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ....................... �i��t hlars�� Jonathan L��t � e Sheldon I�s�lficatiar�i ontac� ol� Agency Sfaff Member �r�et �r�s�1 77�Cypress Avenue �ity Redding Zi e�de{5�r 9 cii it� t ��h} 96Q01 h�r�e u b�r (53Q} 776-0107 �rr�ail Addr��s jsheldon@reddingpalice.org ��nfir ail dr�ss jsheldon�reddingpolice.org a y�ca hav�a iti�r��!�It�rrr�ti��ntact#�r y�tar� �racy2 Na �n ��`�� a��"�`��"�a?��"'� �UCt ICl � U��$� ��,�6� �9.3itC�ICt� �tlC�ti�!'! �� IllOil�{l5 lanne tar� �t�( / /Y`fYY} �110112024 sa ary mf r� ��d roj�et. In 2023,tl�� R�dding �'olic� Departmer�t(RP�) enter�d into a contract with t�e S�asta County Health and Numan Servicss Agency to conduct sting operations to address tF�e sale�of�obacca products ta minors,Through the�e aperations, RPD realized the�everity of the problem and determined thaf more funds were ne�ded to successfully address�he problem. The proposed project w911 allovv the RP�ta rnore aggressively enfc�rce tobacco law�by perforrning shaulder tap, minor decoy, and undercover buy op�rations. Educatiar�will also be included to retailers ta ensur�th�y understand all laws and the consequences af not fallowing them. Officers will spend time performing retailer inspectwans�ahich will pravide mare opportuni�y for education, RP�will assign a.5 time officer�o c�versee and coordinate the propossd project,who ensure all praposed acfiivities are completed successf�lly. `There is signi#icant cammunity support and Gity Council support for tabacco-related enforcem�nt. We have identified the need f�r ongoing education, prever�tiar�, and enforcement w€th the potentiaE to create� local r�ta1 tabacco lic�nsing program and a C'sty ordir�ance that i� mare restrictive than State law. �� a��k�;��`�� ,��a��°��,�� ilf yat�r a �rscy have�ther i��l� �n�i��, e art �nts,�r c��tr��t�r�6r��lv� t��a 6�t��ny�f th� rop�� etisr6t�es'? No °�� '�� ;�� ra hi� re��re y r�j��t The geagraphical area covered by the prajeet is the City of Redd'sng, Sh�sta Gaunty, G�lifornia. Redding is situafed in northern Galifornia. 1t is ihe largest city north of Sacramento, �alifornia, and sits squarely between Sacramento and the Oregon/Galifornia border. Rural�reas with srriall communities surrour�d Redding. Redding is the seat of Shasta County, v�rith all services and most ret�il occurring wiihir� Redding. Redding city limits cover an area ofi over 61 square miles. �'ot�l op�ia�s�n vuith�r� roj�ct r�a� �s��r��fior at�:htt��ai/�th�t,�r�/1 93327 � �al�ti�r�°lo t1n er e 21 within r�j�c� rea( e�aurc�for ata: http�.tt��h�te�r�l) 25.7 �t�il�r��rith�a� r�j��t r�� e��ur��f�r d�ta: htt �ml(�th�tm�r�/l 117 etailer� i�hir� 1,0 F`ee#�f cho�ls( i�hir� raje�� r�a)� �s�u��#�r �ta:htt �.Il�tha#.��1 23 E.ac�l r ir��r��r Flav�re 1"� a��? No �v�pr�s��tor�or u I�c�ttor�ey�ir�t � r�j��t�r��fil� �a��gair��t r�tailer�is� ��t t �y��r�? Yes r� !� t��e ent arrativ� Tk�ere are 117 tobacco r�tailers withir�the City of Redding.Tner�are 37 schaals wit�irc the City. Th�re are 6 tobacco retailees within 500'of a schoo9 and 23 withwn 1 QOQ', which means r�early 25 percent of all tabacca retailers are within 1000'of a school. This ereates an elevated amount of mEnor exposure ta tobacca retailers. The median household inc�me is$67,323.00,which is lower than the State average. Shasta County's Adverse Childhoad Experience (ACE}score is nearly dauble the nafional average.T+�ro key elemer�ts to ACE scor�s are assaciated ta louv incorr�e ar poverty and substance abuse. The hegher the ACE seor�s,the 6�igher the risk af develaping chronic illnesses like heart diseas�, CCJPL�,depression and cancer. According ta the American �ung Association, srnoking is the No. 1 preventabie death ir�ths U.S. Currer�tly,the City doesn't have a local ardinance ta address tobacca retail licensing, unlawful sales fa minor a�d unlawful sal�s af flavared tabacca.The City Council has made tanlawful sales of tobaceo ta minors a priarity in recent manths and ar�currently in the prac�ss of ev�ltaating th� need of more restrictive local ordinances. m��ek �� ctivit�r re� Retailer Inspections iVlinor Decoy Qperatians �houlder T�p C)perations Und�rcaver Buys Retailer�du�atron Enfarcement O�ficer Ed�acation �� ;�� °� u b�c�f t� acc�r�t��lers th�t wall �ins ��t� er}��ar 117 ilf in�pecti�rrs� dr��f�v�r ban(st�t�la �r 6�cal �r iro�r��? Yes i�ic��r�l e��il�r� ar ira r�ia'si ��s ��ti�n� I�n�se Tobacco retailer inspections are necessary by the Redding Pofice to�nsure compfiance with s�afie and future local regulations desigr�ed to protect public healfih, particularly tha�of minors.These inspeet'sons are cri2ical far enforcing la�nrs that prohibit the sale of tobacco pradt�cts to individuals ur�der the age af 21, a key rneasure in reducing youth access to tobacca and subsequent addiction. By mor�itaring retailer practices, law enforcement can identify and address violatfons, �hus discouraging illegal sales. Each inspection would reqt�ire two of�icers ar�d an�tobacco campliance specialist. Receiving this grant will provide the F'olice [?epartment funding to continue the inspections through 2027. �"�`M ��A ��,�� `��w�� ta �r�f 6r�or ecoy� �ratiar�� I�r�r�e �r y�ar 12 u �r�f t� ac��reta�l�rs tar e#e f�r�p�rat��r�� 12 ill� �r�tion�a r��r�t�il fl�v�r �n{�#ate la��r 1��1�r�ir�arr��}? Yes � iti�n�l �tail�re ar ir� in�r e��y��rati�r�� 9ar�n� Each minor decoy operat`son would include one ur�dercover ofificer,ane minar as decoy,tvvc�uniforrned officsrs ta monitor the safety of the undercaver of#icer and minor, and a supervisor.These aperafions require careful planning and pre-aperational documentatian and discussion.Wh�n a v°solatian accurs,the uniformed officers v,rill take enforc�ment action to er�force stat�and local laws.After enfarcernen�action, offic�rs will need to prepare police repar�s, prepare a media release, maintain sta�istics and attend caurt#or testim�ny. Receiving this grant will provide the Police Department funding to cantinue the inspections through 2Q27. �� .�� ta er af shoul �r tap� �rati�r�s lanr�e �r year 12 u �r�f t� ��r�taif�r�targ�t� #�r� �rat��r�s 12 il[�p�r��rs�� r��s r�t�il flavar b�n(�t�t�la��r 6��a1 or inars��)? Yes �ditional �tails r� �r ir� should�r ta � �ratior�� lan�e Each shoulder tap operation wauld include one undsrcover officer, ane rr�inor ta shaulder tap,tvvo unifarmed offic�rs to monitor the safety of tl�e under�over officer and minor, and one s�pervisor. These ap�ratwons require careful plannfng and pre-operational documenta�ior�and discuss'san. When a violation occurs, the uniformed a#ficers will take enforcement action to�nforce state and local laws. After enforcemeni ac�ion, offiicers will need ta pr�pare palice repar�s, prepare a media release, maintain�tatistics and attend court#or testimony. Receiving this grant will provide the Police Qepartment funding ta cor�tinue the inspections through 2027. °��4 �x�� °�� a �r of�r� er�over bt�y��r�ti�ns lanr�e p�r y��r 6 ta �r��t� �c��tai9�r�targ�te f�r o erati�r�� 12 il{o eratior��a re�s r�#��I flav�r ban(st�t�la or loc�l�r �narace}? Yes iti�nal et�il�r� �r in �sr� �r�ca��r uy� erati�ns I�r�n�d Und�rcc�ver buy aperatic�ns allow th� RPD to send in an adult officer in plain clothes ta purchas�flavored tobacca or o�her produets being illegally sold outside af t�e af the retailers license. Each undercover buy operatian would include one undercaver afificer, 2 unifor�ned officers for safety, and a supervisor. When a violation oecurs,the unifc�rmed officers wrill take enforc�ment action to enfarce state and local I�ws. After enforcement action, officers will need ta prepare poliee reparts, prepare a media release, maintain statistics and attend caurt for testimar�y. Re�eiving this grant�nrill provide the Police Department funding to continue the inspection�through 2Q27. �� x ��:�� Ty��f t�cati�r��l �#ivity Mailers On-site Educ�tian aa �r of r�t��lers to re�eive� u��ti�r�al �ter�a9s �r y��r �17 ill ailers a r�s�r��ail flavor a�(stat�I� or I��al ar ir�an��)� Yes ta �r�f r�t�i6�rs t�r�c�iv�e taca�iors�n�site er�r�ar 50 �Ik��-�it�ret�il�r e �sc�ti�r�� re�s r�t�il fl�vor �n (�tat�!a or 1��1�r ir� r�c�)? Yes � iti�r�� et�il�r� ardin � u�at6ors�1�cti�ities By f�cusing an educatia� a�d callaboration, law enforcement c�n help ensure that r�tailers are well-informed ar�d rnotivated to comply with IarNs designed to protect minors frorn the dangers of tobacco use.Typically,this will occur during insp�ctions or if a viola4ion occurs during an operation. Ftetailer Educatian will also occur when vve disseminate infiormatian via a med`€a release post aperatior�. �w�� ,��`��° �� c� b�r�f�ff6c�rs t� r�c °u�t� �c�� a��ti�n �er year 2 61k�ff��r� u�ati�r�a re�s retai6 filav�r ba�{state ia��r I�cal�r wn��ce)? Y�s ditior��l �tail�r� �r ir� �r►��r�� rst�ffic�r� u��t6or� lans�� The Reddir�g Palic� Department intends ta seek enforcement afficsr sducation fpr two officers each year aF the grant. C�fficers can und�rga several types of training sp�cifically designed for enforcing tabacca retailer regulations and prev�nting sales tc� minors. These training programs are ess�ntial far equipping officers with the knawledge and skills needed ta conduct effective enfarcement operations. �y participating in these training programs, Ft�dding Police afficers can effectively enforce tobacca lauvs, protect mis�ors firom the dar�ger�af tobacco use, and support public health initiatives.The vast rnajarify of this trainir�g will occur within the agency. �� .,,�� „�� th�a IBc�r�t a er�ey F��v� ers�r�r��l th�t 61! �rf�r grarr#a�ti�@ti��B Yes �� "`�� "�� °� �rs�rsn�l �I�ssifi��tior�( �r�k Offieer ilk� era�t�o � y thi� �r��r��el � or�e�n cav�r�6 �,��rai ht#i e,�r bc��h�„ Straight Tim� �rc�rat� e�f �r�� t Ti � lar�ra� (°lo� 50°la �r��o�nel �tie� Retailer Inspections Minor Decay C?peratians Shoulder Tap Qperatlons Undercaver Buy(�perations Retailer Education Enfiorcement O�fiicer Education di#i�nal et�il� re ar in p�r��r�n�i�t�t��s lann� The Dept.will assign .5 �TE�fficer tra the grant as the grant coord�na�or. They will ensure all aps are performed and w�ll perform ops an a straight tirr�e basis.This employee will work with the supervisar to�nsure all aperatians ar�completed and wiEl be responsible for reporting grant operafwons. r�th�r�� ti�a�al �r�an�el that will p�rf�r roj�ct activiti��? Yes "�.H�a�, (�� °��"�� r I I i i t� / Sergeant ilk ap�ratior�s y this �r��nrs�l be �n��n�v�rti �,�tr�ight t� �,�r b�th2 Straight Time er�ent� ��f tr�6 ht'Ti �(%) 6°l0 �r�onnel t�tie� R�tailer Inspe�tions Minor Decay Qperations �houlder Tap C?perations Enfarcement Offiicer Education iti�nal �t��l� re �r ing p�rs�nr��9 dt�t�� lar�roed The sergeant u�ill oversee all operations and will coardinate tn+ith the .5 time afficer assigned ta the grant to ensure all operatians are carri�d out.The asrr,ount of time of the serg�ant is approx°smately 6°la of their tErr�e on the grant.This will be done on straight time. re#her�add6ti�r�aE er��r�n�l th�t wilf �r#�r pr�ject ac#iviti��? Yes �� "'�� Cs�t�n�l I�s�6$�c�ti�r�l an{t Ufficers ill o �rati�ns�y�I�i� er�anr�el b� �r�e�n ov�rtw �,�tr�i ht ti e,a�r �th? Straight Time �rc�nt� @�f tr�i t'�i �{°ls) 6.5°la er��r�rsel uti�s Retailer Inspections Minor Decoy 4perations Shoulder Tap C?perations Undercover Buy Operations Retailer Education otion�l �t�ils r� �r ing er��nr�el dc��6e� larsn�d On duty afficers will b� used ta for al(operations related ta this grant. It is anticipated to u�e an average of 3-4 a�ficers for all operations which would equate to 6°fo of an FTE PER officer. r�#her�� diti�r��l er�or�roel th�t vaiEl erfi�r r�j��t a��ivitie�? Yes �� n�� C��t1C1�I I�S51�6��i�l1� �PI�C PO�IC$�ac"li�Gt ill a �r�tior�� y th65 �rsenr�el � er��or��ver�i �,�trai ht t� �,�r th� S�raight Time er��r�t� e ca� �r�i #1'i e{°lo} 1°lo �r��nr��l tati�s �`snor Dscoy Operations Shot�lder Tap Operations iti�nal �t�il�r� ar �r�g p�rsorrne!cls�ti��pl�r►�� Gadets�'sll be used for mEnor decoy and shauld�r tap operations. Since cadets are part-tim��mplayees they do not work overtime and wiil be paid straight time for thes�operations. Are th�r��ddiYi�ana9 p�r��e�r��l fhat w�lf�a�rf�rrro pr�j�ct a�tAvitie�? No �� .�� B�a��u it th� �a �t �t�66 oca� �r�t( x�el fil��s t�b�cca-arant-b�rdc��t-d�tail-sh��t.xlsx r � ml i �! li # i i ( t r r i i ). Yes ta �t arrat�veo 1�� r�vi �}aa�ti�icati�r�f�r��h�x er��list� within �c�i�n o�t � �a �� #�il h��t{ peratir� � �n��s�r� a�i ��t�" TravellTra�ning Registration $10,500 Training is an important element of the prapased project to ensure thase who particip�fe in operations are follawing all laws and p�rforming the aperations in the most effective way. At th�time of the writing of this grant, specific trainings have no�been identified. The half-time affcer assigned to the grant vvill v,rork to identify the training and ensure the trainie�g happens. !f additional�unds are needed to provide tra`sning, RP�will cover the additional cost. If no-cost training is av�ilable,th�funds will nat be used. Personnel The project propased using straight time for the operations.The .5 time officer will over see all aspect�of the grant and coardinate all of operations. U�ing straight tim�allc�ws RPD to utilize specialty ur�its who are best equipped for the operations during their shift. C�ver th� last several years, CitY Council appraved additional positions with federal funding which is expiring.Without additional funding, RPD will need to eliminate pasition�.Using straigh�time helps tra raffs�t the revenue loss and to maintain positions. Lir��ifi� (�)�ra t� �� tail t at��rr�� r�d wBth this��tivi��- et�il in� e�tion� Items 8, 2, 44,46 Haurs estimated for inspec�ior� is 1 haur for each inspection. Dedicated .5 of#icers plus or�e additianal ofificer. 9 hour x 117= 1 i 7 hours annually above the dedicated officer. L�r�e ite (�)�r� u get eta61 that�csrres �r� �i�h thi��tiuity- ir��r ��y Item 8, 10, 12, �4, 46, 48 Minar Decoy and Shaulder Tap operations wiil happen during the same operation. Ho�ars estirnated per aperation 2 affiicers-6 hours e�ch, t sergeant-6.5 hours , 1 eadet-5 hours. Total afi 23.5 hours per op-282 haurs per year above the dedicated officer. Lin�it� (s)�r� t� et �tail�ha��rre� �r�d it t is a�ti�ity- houl er T"� Item$, 1 Q, 12, 44, 46, 48 Minor Qecay and Shaulder Tap operations will happen during the same operatian. Nours estimated per op�ration 2 afficers-6 hours each, 1 sergeant-6.5 hours , � cadet-5 hours. Total of 23.5 hours per op-282 haurs per year above th�dedicated afifiicer. I�ine it� (s)�n t� g�t �t�i1 that c�rr�� or� i� t is activi�y- n er��v�r c�y� Items$, 10, 12, 44, 46 Undercaver buys v,rill use 4 officers {including or�dedicated .5 ofificer) and 1 sergearr�. Hours per operation is 6 hours per afficerls�rgeant for a total 24 ha�srs Tatai hours per year is 144 haurs above ded`scated afficer. Lin�it� (�)�n �sd �t �tail#hat c�r°r�sp�r� B�h thBs a�tivity� e�ailer dsacati�n Items 8 and 12 The majarity of fhe retailer sducation will be perfarmed by the dedicated officer. �ame re�ailer educatian will also occur during the retail inspection, L'ar��if� (�)on tadget etail that corr�� r� ith th6�act6�ity� r�for�� rrt f€ic�r �tac�ti�r� Items�, 12 ar�d 96. Enfarcement Officer Educatian will happen in sev�ral ways. Officers that wark directly with the grant will attend training. Oth�er officers may receive training throt�gh presentations during briefings which verilE be provided by the dedic�ted of#ieer. ��. ��°��'� ��'�� ,�� '"��,��'� ��"�'� ��your�g�rscr�had a prior rarst or o�s ot h�v�a�aarr�r�t rar��thr�u t �'�o�a�� r�rt4 r� ra ? No ��g�'�� ,�� ra��,,� tath�riz� �i r�atc�r� Mich�le Dav�s �„�a�. � A L I F Q R N I A �� R�b arttd � � � �ERARTMENToF,�USTICE �ttorneyGenercai � D4VISION OF OPERATIONS dFFICE OFTHEGHIEF GRANTSERVICES BftANCH TOBACCO GftANTPROGRAM PA.Box 16018fi Sacramento,CA 95&16-0187 Telephone:(916)210-5422 E-Mail,4dtlress:ToBaccoGrantRFP@doj.ta.gov Qctc�ber 16, 2024 Michele R Davis, Management Analyst Redding Palice D�partment 777 Cypres�Avenue Reddi�g, CA 960Q1 Re: Tobacc� Grant Awiard Notification FiscaT Year 2024-25 (RFP: D01-PRC1P56-2024=25-1.) C?ear: Michele R Davis Gongratulations! Qn behaif'of the California Department ot lustice (Dt�J);Tobacco Granf Program, I am pleased ta inform you that your agency`s grar�t applic�tion far the fisca! year 202�4-25 grant cycie has been approved for gr�nt funds authorized un�erthe California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act af 2016.Thetotal amount czf your a�eney's grant award is$63Q,569. The Tobacco Grant Program award pracess is highiy competitive, and far the 2024-25 grant cycle, the Department receAved over$50 million in requests. As noted in the application materials, grant funding pric�ritized support fc�r Iocai retailer enforcement, including enfarcement of flavared tobacco bans. Consequently,sorne av�rards were appresved wi�h madifisations to align with these funding priorities. Attached is a S�mmary of the Award and Budget Detail outlining the funding provided along with any modifications applied. To aecept the 2024-2�grant award, piease complete and return a signed copy af your Letter of Intent(see tempfate and instructions attached)by email within 15 calendar days of the date of`this letter.This letter will affirm either: 1. Your agency wil! seek a resolution from the gc�verning body to accept the award (if ypur agency has a governing�bodY);{�R 2. No goverr�ing bc�dy exists and no resolution is cequired: Plea�e email the signed Letter of Intent as nated above to Tobaccc��r�nt�FP doj.ca�t�v with the subject iine including the name of your agency: "FY 24-2S�Letter af Intent_Redding Police Department.'° Upon receipt af this information, [7(�J wall provide yaur agency with additionai documents for execution/use(e.g., Memorandum of Understanding, Governing Body Resolution temptate, Grantee Handbaok, etc.). These documents will contain more informatior� Oetober 16, 2024 Page 2 about the pracess for reimburseme�t and �ther irnportant details:Activities for reimbursement under this grant may comrnence on or after November 1, 2024 depending upon your selected start date, Should you have any questions regarding this letter or the required fc�llow up information, piease email Tc�baccQ�rantRFP�rlaj.ca,��v, SincereiY, .-�� r�� ' ��'�- „�''��'.'�.�`.�' '`€��'� "��. - �, � �,{� i�J� `" i�^t f., JENNIFER IVERY JONNS(JN Manager,Grant Services Branch For R(7B BONTA Attorney General Attachments: Lefiter of Intent Summary t�f Award Budget bet�il