14-10928r RESOLUTION NO. 10928
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO
ACCEPT THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FOR $10,240 FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO BE USED FOR
REPLACING THE SQUAD CAR RIFLES 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 be awarded $10,240 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, in accordance with the agreement, five percent (5%) ($512) of the total
amount ($10,240) has been set aside for costs associated with administering the JAG
funds.
WHEREAS, Richfield Police has designated $9,728 for the purchase of new Police
squad rifles; and,
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 13th day of May,
2014.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nancy Gibbs ity Clerk