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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.