08-10048r
RESOLUTION NO. 10048
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO
ACCEPT COPS SECURE OUR SCHOOLS GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPT.
OF JUSTICE, ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 287, FOR SECURITY
IMPROVEMENTS AT LINCOLN HILLS SCHOOL AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR
THE SOUTH EDUCATION CENTER
WHEREAS, a matching funds grant has been approved by the U.S. Dept. of
Justice COPS program for Richfield Public Safety on behalf of two Richfield schools
under District 287 to participate in funds made available to several Hennepin County
schools that have been unsuccessful in receiving funds in their district,; and,
WHEREAS, Richfield's Lincoln Hills school and the new South Education Center
opening in spring 2008 operate under District 287 and provide special education and
alternative learning programs for higher-risk students, which meets the criteria of the
grant; and,
WHEREAS, the grant specifies that the funds must be administered through a
law enforcement agency; and,
WHEREAS, Richfield Police has agreed and properly signed documents
indicating that they will administer the grant funds; and,
WHEREAS, the schools have agreed to match funds ($6,960) with the
Department of Justice, COPS program administration, as required in the grant
specifications, bringing the project total to $13,920.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield, Public Safety
Department will accept funds designated for Lincoln Hills School and South Education
Center security in accordance to and as listed in the agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of
January 2008.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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