09-10254rRESOLUTION NO. 10254
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYIPOLICE TO
ACCEPT THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FOR $171,525 FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO BE USED FOR
POLICE EQUIPMENT, SWAT VEHICLE, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, NARCOTIC
DETECTION DOG, AND NEW SHOTGUNS
WHEREAS, Richfield Police has been approved by the U.S. Dept. 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 is scheduled to receive $171,525 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, Champlin,
Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New
Hope, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, and, St. Louis Park; and,
WHEREAS, Richfield Police has designated $171,525 for purchasing equipment for
the department; and,
WHEREAS, five percent (5%) has been set aside for costs associated with
administering the JAG funds, in accordance with the agreement.
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 23rd of June,
2009.
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De bie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibb ,City Clerk