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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to accept a grant award in the amount of $202,089.60 from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for the purpose of reducing and mitigating the impacts of impaired driving in El Dorado County; and
2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 134-2026, authorizing the Sheriff’s Office Agency Chief Fiscal Officer and Undersheriff to accept the grant award and execute for and on behalf of El Dorado County any documents necessary for the purpose of obtaining the CHP CTFGP grant funding, including grant agreements, amendments, extensions, and subsequent grant modifications, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, when required.
FUNDING: California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) applied for and was awarded funding from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) in the amount of $202,089.60. Final approval and receipt of these funds are contingent upon authorization from the County Board of Supervisors.
This grant will support projects targeting areas with documented alcohol-related problems, particularly those associated with alcohol-related calls for service. Funding will also support educational programs for schools and community outreach initiatives designed to reduce underage drinking. Through use of this funding, EDSO would like to continue Driving Under the Influence (DUI) saturation enforcement patrol teams. These teams will perform saturation patrols in areas with the most reports of DUIs.
If approved, the Sheriff’s Office will incorporate the appropriations and revenues from this grant into the adopted budget.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could deny this grant, limiting EDSO's resources to provide services to the County.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the application and resolution.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The CHP CTFGP will reimburse the Sheriff’s Office up to $202,089.60. The Sheriff’s Office will incorporate the appropriations and revenues from this grant into the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Clerk to obtain the Chair's signature on the Resolution and provide one copy to the Sheriff's Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Undersheriff Eric Palmberg