06-9711r
RESOLUTION NO. 9711
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO
ACCEPT THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FOR $25,114 FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO BE USED FOR THE
POLICE CANINE PROGRAM AND THE POLICE ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
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 $25,114 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, Richfield has agreed that Hennepin County will serve as the fiscal
agent on behalf of the Cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Eden
Prairie, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Plymouth, Richfield and St. Louis Park; and,
WHEREAS, Richfield has designated $12,000 to be used for initial start-up costs for
a two officer/two dog canine program (to purchase two dogs, outfit squads, and train the
officers and dogs) and $12,700 to offset the cost for an access control system for the
police 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 in accordance to and as
listed above.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of
January 2006.
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