HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-016 CCRMember Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.2025-016
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AWARDED FUNDS FROM
THE MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE FOUNDATION AND
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation (MCPF) established the
Community Partnership Grant Program to support police departments in fostering strong
relationships and trust within their communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department applied for and has been
awarded grant funding under this program in the amount of $2,500 to support its Spring 2025
Community Open House; and
WHEREAS, the awarded funds will be used to purchase promotional items and food for the
event, promoting community engagement and transparency; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
outlined in the MCPF Grant Agreement and will submit a Post -Grant Report detailing the grant's
impact;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Council formally acknowledges and accepts the $2,500 grant awarded by the
Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation.
2. The City Manager and Chief of Police Garett Flesland are hereby authorized to execute any
necessary agreements, amendments, or other documents to implement the project as outlined
in the grant application.
3. The City expresses its gratitude to the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation for its support
in promoting community engagement and fostering positive police -community
relationships.
January 13, 2025
Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Moore
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson, Moore
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.