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LR 7/8/15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE TO OBTAIN CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,500 AND TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR USE OF THOSE FUNDS AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS OR ASSURANCES NECESSARY FOR OBTAINING THE GRANT FUNDS 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 State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control ( "ABC') has a Grant Assistance Program ( "GAP ") for 2015 -2016. As part of the GAP, local law enforcement agencies can submit enforcement plans and request funding allocations under the GAP to assist with enforcement in priority considerations, including but not limited to, service areas where there is a high crime rate and /or an identifiable alcohol- related problems associated with ABC licensed establishments and for agencies interested in obtaining training on ABC education, prevention and enforcement measures which can be carried out after the grant cycle has been completed. B. The Santa Ana Police Department submitted a grant application for funding to reduce the number of alcohol related crimes within the City of Santa Ana, identify and successfully prosecute ABC licensed establishments that violate the law, provide a safer environment in the areas around licensed establishments for residents and visitors, and reduce the drain on limited resources caused by alcohol related incidents throughout the City. C. The City of Santa Ana has been allocated $99,500 in funds under the ABC Grant Assistance Program for 2015 -2016. Exhibit 1 Resolution No. 2015 -XXX 55A -3 Page 1 of 3