2025-040 - ACCEPT THE 2025-26 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) AWARD FOR THE LOS GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE RESOLUTION 2025-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO ACCEPT THE 2025-26
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) AWARD FOR
THE LOS GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF$248,955.98,
AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE ASSOCIATED GRANT AGREEMENT,AND DIRECT THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT-FUNDED ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the State of California,through the California Highway Patrol (CHP),
administers the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) under the Control, Regulate, and
Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64), providing grant funding to local law
enforcement agencies for the prevention and enforcement of impaired driving laws and related
training and equipment; and
WHEREAS,the Town of Los Gatos, through its Police Department, applied for CTFGP
funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to support enhanced Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) enforcement, officer training, and the acquisition
of two marked patrol vehicles and related equipment; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2025,the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department was
notified of conditional approval for CTFGP funding in the amount of$248,955.98; and
WHEREAS,the Town Manager, with the concurrence of the Mayor and pursuant to
Town Council Resolution 2022-051, is authorized to accept grant agreements exceeding
$100,000 during Council recess when necessary to avoid loss of funding or program delay; and
WHEREAS,the CTFGP Grant Agreement (Award No. 23354) requires documentation of
governing body authorization for acceptance and execution of the grant agreement and
implementation of all program requirements, including compliance with project scope,
reporting, equipment management, and records retention requirements as set forth in Title 13,
California Code of Regulations, Division 2, Chapter 13, Sections 1890.00-1890.27;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos as follows:
1. The submission of the CTFGP application for the grant program funding on behalf of the
Town of Los Gatos is hereby ratified and approved.
2. The Town of Los Gatos hereby accepts an award of the CTFGP grant in the amount of
$248,955.98 from the California Highway Patrol.
3. The Town hereby agrees to comply with each and all of the terms, conditions, and
limitations of the CTFGP.
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4. The Town Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Town,
to execute any documents related to acceptance of the CTFGP funding or implementation
of the CTFGP, including, without limitation, agreements, amendments, extensions, and
other documents.
5. The Town Manager, Police Chief, and all relevant staff are authorized and directed to:
o Implement all grant-funded activities in accordance with the grant agreement,
grant application, and program regulations;
o Ensure grant funds are used exclusively for the eligible costs of DUI/DUID
enforcement, officer training (SFST,ARIDE, DRE), and acquisition/outfitting of
two new DUI patrol vehicles as detailed in the approved budget;
o Maintain all required records, submit timely quarterly and closeout reports, and
comply with all audit and inventory requirements, including retention of records
for a minimum of five years following grant completion;
o Use grant-funded vehicles and equipment primarily for DUI/DUID enforcement
and education for a minimum of six years, and follow all grant requirements for
disposition of equipment.
6. The Town of Los Gatos acknowledges receipt of$248,955.98 in state grant funds on a
reimbursement basis, with no required local match, and assumes responsibility for all
ongoing operating and maintenance costs for the grant-funded vehicles in accordance
with Town policies and grant terms.
7. The Town Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to establish all
required accounts and make any and all expenditures, appropriations, transfers, and/or
distributions of funds on behalf of the Town as are necessary and appropriate to carry
out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
8. CTFGP funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant ongoing law enforcement
expenditures.
9. The Town Council finds that acceptance and implementation of this grant is not a
project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 4th day of August 2025 by the following vote:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Maria Ristow, Rob Rennie, Rob Moore, Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
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MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
TOWN RK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GA.TOS,CALIFORNIA
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