HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-83 CCRMember Jerzak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-83
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AWARDED FUNDS FROM A
LOCAL AREA BUSINESS AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, The TJX Companies, Inc. recently established a Law Enforcement Grant
Program to offer financial support for law enforcement agencies to acquire eligible equipment and
attend events; and
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center Police Department applied for a grant under this
program for the purpose of acquiring specific equipment to enhance law enforcement capabilities;
and
WHEREAS, The Law Enforcement Grant Program has awarded the City of Brooklyn
Center Police Department a grant in the amount of $4,644.99 for the purchase of one Speed Lidar
unit, one vehicle tracker, and one security camera; and
WHEREAS, The equipment purchased with the grant funds will be utilized by the
Investigations and Patrol Divisions, with an emphasis on enhancing public safety and investigative
capabilities in the business district area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Council acknowledges and accepts the awarded grant funds from the Law
Enforcement Grant Program.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the awarded funds on behalf of the City
and to execute such agreements and documents as may be necessary to implement the
project as outlined in the grant application.
3. The City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the
grant agreement and acknowledges the grant's specific terms and conditions.
August 12, 2024
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Butler
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence-Anderson
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.