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a. Support the Sheriff’s acceptance of $75,000 from the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program; and
b. Support approval of the increase in appropriations of the Sheriff’s FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget 001-2300-8242-SHE001-ABCAPP by $75,000 financed by $75,000 from the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program; and
c. Support authorizing and directing Auditor Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget 001-2300-8242-SHE001-ABCAPP by $75,000 funded by the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee:
a. Support the Sheriff’s acceptance of $75,000 from the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program; and
b. Support approval of the increase in appropriations of the Sheriff’s FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget 001-2300-8242-SHE001-ABCAPP by $75,000 financed by $75,000 from the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program; and
c. Support authorizing and directing Auditor Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget 001-2300-8242-SHE001-ABCAPP by $75,000 funded by the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the grant award for the grant period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Due to the late award notification this item is brought forward to the Board of Supervisors for retroactive authorization.
Monterey County grapples with a significant issue of alcohol-related problems with establishments where alcohol is the primary item for sale. Also, particularly concerning is the growing consumption, purchase, and access of alcohol by minors.
Specific areas of concern within the county include rural communities like Pajaro and Castroville. Smaller South Monterey County cities like Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and King City, as well as larger urban areas like the City of Salinas, also share the same significant alcohol-related problems and challenges. Many of these communities face elevated rates of underage drinking, leading to detrimental effects on public safety, youth development, and community well-being.
To address these issues and concerns, the Sheriff’s Office will continue to designate the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulation and Education (CARE) Program to be funded from funds made available through the Alcohol Policing Partnership Program (APP) administered by the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). The CARE Program focuses primarily on prevention through education and training of ABC licensed business establishments, and enforcement of alcohol related laws and regulations.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office request approval of this agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
County Counsel has reviewed the agreement as to legal form, and the Auditor/Controller has reviewed the fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
The Sheriff’s Office is asking support from the Budget Committee to increase appropriations and estimated revenues of the Adopted Budget for FY 2025-26, 001-2300-8242-SHE001-ABCAPP in the amount of $75,000, financed by the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, Alcohol Policing Partnership Program (APP).
Prepared by: Scott Davis, Acting Commander, Ext #3896
Reviewed by: Jason Smith, Chief Deputy, Ext#3801
Reviewed by: Keith Boyd, Undersheriff, Ext#3859
Approved by: Tina M. Nieto, Sheriff/Coroner, Ext #3750
Attachments:
Budget Committee Report
Standard Agreement
Exhibits A-D