08-10092rRESOLUTION NO. 10092
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO
ACCEPT THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
OF $24,575, MINUS 5% ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, FROM THE OFFICE OFJUSTICE
PROGRAMS TO BE USED FOR PLACING VIDEO CAMERAS IN POLICE SQUAD
CARS
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 Assistance Grant (JAG); 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 is scheduled to receive $24,575 to be used as designated by
the grant agreement which mandates that the funds be used for law enforcement
programs, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs,
corrections and community corrections programs, drug treatment programs, or planning
evaluation and technology improvement programs; and,
WHEREAS, five percent (5%) has already been set aside for costs associated with
administering the JAG funds, in accordance with the agreement, leaving $23,298.75 from
the original grant amount of $24,575; and
WHEREAS, Richfield has designated $23,298.75 to be used to offset the costs
associated with placing video cameras in Richfield Police squad cars.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield, Public Safety
Department will accept funds designated for police programs in accordance to and as
listed above.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of May
2008.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nancy Gibb ity Clerk