2008-046 - Emergency Services for th Project Safe Neighborhoods Program

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155:06/18/08 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOllOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby, finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The California Office of Emergency Services has awarded to the Santa Ana Police Department, grant funds in the amount of $17,352.00, for the Project Safe Neighborhoods Project. B. This funding will be used to reduce gang violence by enhancing the services provided through the Santa Ana Police Activities and Athletic league, including providing funds for a "Community Drop-In-Center" to provide students with a safe haven, including tutoring and mentoring by local college students and police officers. The funds will facilitate the purchase of sports equipment, educational and office supplies, games and prizes. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager and the Chief of Police or their designees to execute the grant award agreement with the Office of Emergency Services. Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby appoints the Chief of Police, or his designee, as agent for the City of Santa Ana to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments and payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned grant. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. Resolution No. 2008-046 Page 1 of 2