Laserfiche WebLink
REQUEST FOR <br /> COUNCIL ACTION ' <br /> ~,s <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> MARCH 15, 2010 <br /> TITLE: APPROVED <br /> ? As Recommended <br /> APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ? As Amended <br /> ? Ordinance on 151 Reading <br /> ACCEPTING OFFICE OF EMERGENCY ? ordinance on 2"d Reading <br /> SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT AWARD ? implementing Resolution <br /> FUNDS ? Set Public Hearing For <br /> CONTINUED TO <br /> FILE NUMBER <br /> CI Y MANAGER <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br /> Approve an Appropriation Adjustment accepting State of California Office of Emergency Services <br /> <br /> Anti-Drug Abuse Program Grant funds of $118,000 to revenue account (no. 15514002-52001) and <br /> appropriate the same to expenditure account (no. 15514413-various). <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> The State of California, Office of Emergency Services has awarded the County of Orange an Anti- <br /> Drug Abuse Program Grant in the amount of $1,023,011. The Santa Ana Police Department, Orange <br /> County Sheriff's Department, Orange County District Attorney's Office, Orange County Probation <br /> Department, and the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement currently have personnel assigned to the <br /> Orange County Methamphetamine Laboratory Investigation Team. As a participating member of this <br /> grant program, the Santa Ana Police Department will receive $118,000 in grant funds for salaries and <br /> overtime related to the team's enforcement activities. Staff recommends approval of the <br /> recommended actions as the grant program supports the investigation of clandestine <br /> methamphetamine operations. This team functions as Orange County's sole and unique proactive <br /> effort against methamphetamine laboratory operators. Methamphetamine is the primary drug <br /> investigated by law enforcement authorities and poses a significant threat to local communities. <br /> 20B-1 <br /> <br />