01-09 Resolution No. 12173RESOLUTION NO. 12173
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO
ACCEPT THE EDWARDS BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT (JAG) FOR $11,813.25 FROM
THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO PURCHASE LAPTOPS FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, Richfield Police has been approved by U.S. Department of Justice to
participate in funds available to several Hennepin County departments through the
Edwards Byrne Memorial Grant (JAG); and
WHEREAS, Richfield is scheduled to be awarded $11,813.25 to be used as
designated by 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%) ($590.66) of the
total amount ($11,813.25) has been set aside for the 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 9th day of
January, 2024.
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Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dustin Leslie, City Clerk