HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-111 CCRMember Kragness introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-111
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF
JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR INTENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE
PEACE OFFICER EDUCATION & TRAINING (ICPOET)
POSITIONS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs has
awarded grant funding to the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department through the Intensive
Comprehensive Peace Officer Education & Training (ICPOET) program to support the
recruitment, training, and development of three new ICPOET cadet positions, thereby enhancing
law enforcement capacity within the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center acknowledges the importance of this grant in
addressing ongoing recruitment challenges, creating opportunities for qualified community
members to pursue careers in law enforcement, and fostering a diverse workforce reflective of the
community served; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Police Department, under the leadership of Chief of Police
Garett Flesland, intends to implement this funding to support personnel wages, academic tuition, and
essential training resources for the ICPOET cadet positions; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the grant award amount is $150,000 with no matching requirement, covering
wages, fringe benefits, contracted services, program expenses, and office expenses as detailed in
the grant budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due
consideration, the governing body of the City:
1. Acceptance of Grant Funding: The City Council formally accepts the grant funding awarded
by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs for three ICPOET
positions in the amount of $150,000.
2. Authorization to Execute Agreement: The City Council authorizes City Manager Dr. Reggie
Edwards and Chief of Police Garett Flesland to execute any agreements, amendments, or
other necessary documents related to the ICPOET grant funding on behalf of the City.
November 25, 2024
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Jerzak
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.