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PURPOSE
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”)
and the City of Palm Desert (“Grantee”), for the purpose of disbursing grant funds to Grantee for
reimbursement of expenditures in compliance with the California Code of Regulations and the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Grantee Handbook.
Commencing January 1, 2023, the California Code of Regulations, Title 11, Division 1, Chapter 5:
Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program (“TGP Regulations”) shall govern the policies and
procedures of the Tobacco Grant Program.
The TGP Regulations, Request for Proposals, Grantee Handbook (dated April 2025), and Summary of
Award document are hereby incorporated by reference into this MOU. Grantee will expend funds for
the purposes identified in the approved Summary of Award document. Reimbursements are to be
funded under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016, approved
by the voters as Proposition 56.
COST REIMBURSEMENT
DOJ agrees to reimburse Grantee in arrears, for Grantee’s actual expenditures in performing the
project or scope of work included in the approved Summary of Award document. Reimbursements for
line items in the approved Budget Detail will be made upon receipt of invoices from Grantee and
approval of the invoices by DOJ, in accordance with the reimbursement procedures set forth in the TGP
Regulations and Grantee Handbook.
BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
It is mutually agreed, if the Budget Act of the current fiscal year and/or any subsequent years covered
under the MOU does not appropriate sufficient funds, the MOU shall be of no further force and effect.
In the event this situation occurs, DOJ shall have no liability to reimburse/pay any funds to Grantee, or
to furnish any other considerations under this MOU. As well, Grantee shall not be obligated to
continue performing the provisions of this MOU, for which the Grantee would have been reimbursed.
If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted in the Budget Act for purposes of this MOU, DOJ
shall have the option to either cancel this MOU with no liability occurring to DOJ or offer an addendum
to the Grantee to reflect the reduced amount.
PROJECT BREACH-TERMINATION
Failure of a Grantee to comply with this MOU or the TGP Regulations shall be treated by DOJ as a
breach of contract. If an act of noncompliance occurs, DOJ may take actions described within the TGP
Regulations, including termination. DOJ may terminate this MOU and be relieved of any obligation to
disburse grant funds to Grantee should Grantee fail to perform the scope of work at the time and in
the manner provided in this MOU.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Addendum – No addendum or variation of the terms of this MOU is valid unless made in writing and
signed by the duly authorized representatives of the parties.
Assignment – This MOU is not assignable by Grantee in whole or in part.
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Indemnification – Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless DOJ, its officers, agents and
employees from all claims, liabilities, or losses in connection with the performance of this MOU.
Certifications – Grantee certifies that it does not receive funding from a manufacturer, distributor, or
advertiser of Cigarettes or Tobacco Products. Grantee further certifies that grant funds will not
supplant existing state or local funds dedicated for the same purpose.
TERMS
Grant Duration: 11/21/2025 – 6/30/2029
Award Amount
Category of Expenditure Budget
FY 2025-2026
Budget
FY 2026-2027
Budget
FY 2027-2028
Budget
FY 2028-2029
Personnel Services $114,241 $123,554 $133,629 $
Operating Expenses and
Equipment $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $
Administrative Costs (Not to
Exceed 5%)$5,762 $6,227 $6,731 $
TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT $393,144
The time limit for reimbursements against this award ends 6/30/2029. Requests for reimbursement
received after 7/15/2029 cannot be considered by DOJ.
GRANTEE CONTACT INFORMATION
Chris Escobedo, City Manager
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring, Drive, Palm Desert CA 92260
760-776-6319
cescobedo@palmdesert.gov
AUTHORIZATION
DOJ and Grantee, by their duly authorized officials, have executed this MOU on the respective dates
indicated below. This MOU and any future addendums shall be e-mailed to
TobaccoGrants@doj.ca.gov, care of the Division of Operations, Local Assistance Unit, Tobacco Grant
Program, and will become fully executed upon completion of signatures from all parties.
GRANTEE AUTHORIZATIONS
___________________________________ ___________________
NAME: Chris Escobedo Date
Title: City Manager Agency: City of Palm Desert
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___________________________________ ___________________
NAME: Veronica Chavez Date
Title: Finance Director
Agency: City of Palm Desert
___________________________________ ___________________
NAME: Anthony Mejia Date
Title: City Clerk Agency: City of Palm Desert
DOJ AUTHORIZATIONS
______________________________ ___________________ DOJ GRANT MANAGER Date Division of Operations
California Department of Justice
___________________________________ ___________________ DOJ FISCAL DIRECTOR Date
Division of Operations
California Department of Justice
__________________________________ ___________________
DOJ CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Date Division of Operations
California Department of Justice
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