HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-109 CCR Member Ryan introduced the following resolution and Inoved its adoption:
RESOLU'1'ION NO. 2021-109
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PO��LAD FAMII,Y FOUNDATION RACIAI,
JUSTICE GRANT IN 'I'HE AMOUNT OF $550,000
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2021 the City of I3rooklyn Center submitted a grant proposal
to the Pohlad I�amily Foundation Racial Justice Grant; and
WHERI?�15, "Evolving Brooklyn Center: A Community-Centered City"proposal was
founded on four specific interconnected projects co-created with community through a collaborative
approach; and
WHERLAS, the framework for this process came out oi�community trauma, pain, and
what has become our Four Community Pillars (i.e., safety, health, business and social resources); and
WHEREAS, the vision is that the City of Brooklyn Center will evolve as a Community-
Centered City (being one with the city and community) through these projects
WHER�;AS, the grant funds are restricted to establishing a civilian public safety
response and community health and police dialogues; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities will be coordinating technical assistance
and evaluation activities as a required part of the Collabarative Solutions initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Pohlad Family Foundation selected a grant proposal by the City of�
I3rooklyn Center to reduce harm through collaborative solutions initiative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, that the City staff are hereby authorized to take any actions necessary to receive and
execute the Pohlad Family Foundation's Racial Justice Grant funding of$550,000.
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September 13, 2021
Date Mayor
ATTEST: fJG��
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by meinber
Elliott
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.