Title
Joint resolution accepting the Tobacco Enforcement Program grant from the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $7,040.
Staff Summary
• The Tobacco Enforcement Grant covers the time period of August 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
• The grant covers all expenses related to enforcement activities, including: 1.) 110 hours of overtime at $59 per hour for a total of $6,490; and 2.) $550 for individuals posing as minors to attempt to purchase tobacco.
• There will be an information packet about the program mailed to the 64 retailers that sell tobacco.
• Following the mailing three rounds of compliance checks will occur with a fine potential of $250 for the first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will provide compliance checks with tobacco retailers; and,
WHEREAS, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office shall serve as the project director for the program, and shall keep accurate records of all necessary grant compliance requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the grant must be formally accepted by Lake County and the necessary appropriations and approvals made and.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Chairman of the Board, the Lake County Sheriff, and the Lake County Treasurer are hereby authorized to execute the necessary documentation in order to accept the grant, grant program agreement to be attached hereto and hereby made a part of this resolution; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that an emergency appropriation for the grant in the amount of $7,040 is hereby authorized as follows:
Amount Fund
$7,040 101-300110-45020 (Revenue)
Amount Fund
$550 101-3003110-51140 (Expense)
$6,490 101-3003110-61040 (Expense)
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on May 10, 2016.