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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2007 TITLE: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FUNDS W ~'F~- CITY MANAGER CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1s' Reading ^ Ordinance on 2n0 Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED AC710N 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting the State of California, Office of Emergency Services 2006 Anti-Gang Initiative Grant in the amount of $52,430 into the revenue account (account no. 155-01-5370) and appropriate same into the Office of Emergency Services 2006 Anti- Gang Initiative Grant overtime expenditure account (account no. 155- 359-6141). 2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant award agreement with the State of California, Office of Emergency Services. DISCUSSION The State of California, Office of Emergency Services (OES) has awarded the Santa Ana Police Department and the County of Orange, District Attorney's Office the 2006 Anti-Gang Initiative Program Grant in the amount of $104,859. The grant funding will support the activities of the Santa Nita Gang Injunction efforts. As a participating member of this grant program, the Santa Ana Police Department will receive $52,430 in grant funds. Under the terms of the grant, the Police Department shall utilize the funds for overtime related to the gang enforcement activities within the Safety Zone. The goals, as specified in the grant, will be to reduce Part I UCR crime, gang nuisance activity, and overall crime by 25o within the Safety Zone. Staff recommends approval of the recommended actions as the grant program positively impacts the community by directly aiding in the efforts to reduce gang activities. 20B-1