13-10806r RESOLUTION NO. 10806
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO
ACCEPT THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FOR $9,880 FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO BE USED FOR
REPLACING THE TAZERS CURRENTLY USED BY RICHFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT OFFICERS.
WHEREAS, Richfield Police has been approved by the U.S. Department of
Justice to participate in funds made available to several Hennepin County departments
through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG); and
WHEREAS, Richfield is scheduled to receive $9,880 to be used as designated by
the grant agreement which mandates that the funds be used for law enforcement
related programs and or equipment; and,
WHEREAS, Richfield has agreed that Hennepin County will serve as the fiscal
agent on behalf of the Cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park,
Minneapolis and Richfield; and,
WHEREAS, Richfield Police has designated $9,386 for the purchase of new
tazers; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the agreement, five percent (5%) ($494) of the
total amount ($9,880) has been set aside for costs associated with administering the
JAG funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield, Public Safety
Department will accept funds designated for police programs and equipment in
accordance to and as listed above.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th day of
June, 2013.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, .ty Clerk