11-10576r RESOLUTION NO. 10576
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $7. 00 GRANT FROM THE TARGET CORPORATION
DESIGNATED FOR THE RICHFIELD POLICE EXPLORERS
WHEREAS, the Target Corporation informed the Richfield Police that they would
be presenting a grant of$700 to the Richfield Police Explorers as part of their "Target
and Blue" partnership; and,
WHEREAS, Exploring is a program that partners youth with an interest in law
enforcement with mentors from the police department, and teaches the Explorers about
law enforcement through hands-on coaching and by attending state and national
conferences where they learn from local, state and federal law enforcement employees;
and,
WHEREAS, Explorers compete in scenarios at the conferences and are
evaluated by these law enforcement professionals and winning teams earn money that
is dedicated to a scholarship fund for the Explorers; and,
WHEREAS, conference fees can be challenging for the Explorers as many are in
school and working to support themselves, and the grant funds provided by the "Target
and Blue" helps offset some of the fees for this conference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield, Public Safety
Department will accept funds in the amount of$700, designated for the Richfield Police
Explorers in accordance with the grant agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of
December 2011.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gi , City Clerk