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DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairperson to sign the amendment to the Interagency Memorandum of Understanding (2023-195) with the Tehama County Department of Education for the purpose of increasing the grant total from $265,500 to $295,000 and to extend the term of the agreement from 12/31/25, to 5/31/26
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Financial Impact:
Tehama County Department of Education (TCDE) will reimburse the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office (TCDA) for the cost of salary and benefits for an Extra Help Investigator.
Background Information:
The Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program is a Tehama County Department of Education program geared towards educating Tehama County’s youth about the harmful effects of tobacco use. The Tehama County District Attorney’s Office proudly joined this program in a collaborative effort in 2023 and will continue to expand those educational programs to not only the youth of Tehama County, but to the County as a whole. With the expansion of this team, the TUPE program has also added a compliance check component for those Tehama County merchants who have a license to sell tobacco products. The TUPE program’s main goal is training, education, and compliance; with enforcement action being the last resort.
The original grant amount was $265,500 but was later increased to $295,000, necessitating this action by TCDA and the Board.