HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2026-052Resolution No. 2026-052
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Accepting
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Funds Under Award Number
30911 and Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute the Grant Agreement
and Related Documents
Whereas, the California Highway Patrol has been delegated responsibility by the
Legislature of the State of California for administering the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
Program and establishing necessary procedures governing the grant process; and
Whereas, the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program provides financial assistance to
allied agencies for education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving
under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products;
and
Whereas, the City of Palm Desert applied for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Cannabis Tax
Fund Grant Program funds to support impaired driving enforcement, education,
prevention, and related traffic safety activities; and
Whereas, the California Highway Patrol has conditionally approved the City of
Palm Desert for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funding in the
amount of $160,800 under Award Number 30911; and
Whereas, the Grant Agreement identifies the project performance period as July
1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; and
Whereas, the California Highway Patrol requires the City to provide documentation
from the local governing body authorizing the City to receive the grant funds and execute
the Grant Agreement; and
Whereas, the City Council desires to accept the grant funds and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to execute the Grant Agreement and related documents
necessary to administer and implement the grant
.Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts Fiscal Year 2026/27 Cannabis Tax Fund
Grant Program funds in the amount of $160,800 under Award Number 30911.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute
the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant Agreement and related
documents necessary to accept, administer, and implement the grant, subject to the
approved grant scope and budget.
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Section 3. The City Attorney is authorized to make any necessary nonmonetary and non -
substantive changes to the Grant Agreement.
Section 4. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take all administrative actions
necessary to implement the grant, including execution of required assurances, reports,
reimbursement requests, amendments, certifications, and related documents.
Section 5. The City certifies that it has reviewed, understands, and agrees to comply with
the Grant Agreement, applicable program requirements, and all applicable federal, state,
and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines as a conditio n of grant
acceptance.
Section 6. The City certifies that it has or will have available prior to the commencement
of any work under this grant, sufficient funds to complete the grant -funded project if
required.
Section 5. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted on July 9, 2026.
Evan Trubee
Mayor
Attest:
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2026-052 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on July 9, 2026, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Harnik, Moreno, Nestande, Pradetto, and Trubee
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Recused: None
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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