20A - AA - CAL-GRIP GRANT FUNDING

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 18, 2011 TITLE: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FY 2010/11 CAL-GRIP GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1St Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing the FY 2010/11 California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Program Fund (CAL GRIP) in the amount of $369,309 into the revenue account (no.15514002-52028) and appropriate same into the expenditure accounts (nos. 15514412- various). DISCUSSION The State of California, Office of Emergency Management Agency provides grant funding to state law enforcement agencies through the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Program Fund (CAL GRIP). This competitive grant program is part of the State's commitment to combating gang and youth violence and is awarded to cities and community-based organizations with a heavy concentration of gangs. The Santa Ana Police Department's Police Athletic and Activities League (SAPAAL) in a collaborative effort with additional government agencies, educational partners and community based groups, submitted and has been awarded CAL GRIP grant funding. This funding will provide the SAPAAL and its partners with the resources to enhance its established gang prevention and intervention programs with the objective of increasing participation of at-risk youth by as much as 20%. This two-year grant requires a 100% match on the part of the City. The Police Departments in- kind match includes the salary and benefits of one Police Officer, and a portion of the SAPAAL Assistant Director position. Funds from this match requirement are budgeted in the General Fund and the Police Criminal Activity Fund. 20A-1