Submitted By
Shatonya Johnson, Chief of Police
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Illinois Department of Human Services Grant Application to Provide Funding for the Police Department’s Tobacco Enforcement Program
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Overview
Overview
This resolution authorizes staff to submit an application for the IDHS TEP grant, as part of the Department’s tobacco enforcement and education efforts.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
On April 10, 2023, IDHS announced that they will be accepting applications for the FY24 TEP grant. Awarded grant projects will receive 100% funding for costs associated with the program and there is no local match. Covered costs include personnel, funds needed for any tobacco purchases made during compliance checks, payment to underage civilians employed through the TEP program, and meal costs for civilians during the compliance checks.
The grant requires the Department to distribute educational materials to all tobacco vendors within the Village, and then conduct 3 separate compliance checks on each vendor. Documentation is sent to the IDHS summarizing each round of compliance checks and the results.
Fiscal Impact
The IDHS TEP grant would fund 100% of the costs associated with the Department’s Tobacco Enforcement Program. The department receives funds from the State to operate the TEP. Expenditures for the administration and operation of the program are utilized from the grant revenues.
Account GL string (2220.42490.101.431400) - Grant Revenue.
Account GL string (2220.42490.101.550701) - Grant Expenditures
DEI Impact
The marginalized/minoritized populations impacted are underage patrons and to address their safety and overall health, the vendor will be cited if they sell tobacco-related products to underage patrons. Furthermore, by educating vendors and the community at large on the legal age limit for the purchase and sale of tobacco products this also provides a restorative approach to ensuring that youth are not being sold tobacco products. We will continue to engage with and utilize patrons of all races from the Oak Park community in discussion around this topic. Ultimately, this resolution promotes DEI within the Village by educating the community on the dangers of underage youth using tobacco products.
Alternatives
The Village could decline the grant opportunity.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Should the Village of Oak Park be awarded the IDHS TEP grant, the Village will need to enter into an agreement.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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