HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-017 CCRMember Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING
FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL
INTENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE PEACE OFFICER EDUCATION
& TRAINING (ICPOET) POSITION AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF GRANT AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs initially
awarded $150,000 in grant funding to the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department through the
Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education & Training (ICPOET) program to support three
new ICPOET cadet positions; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council previously approved the acceptance of the
initial $150,000 in ICPOET grant funding through Resolution No. 2024-111 on November 25,
2024; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs has
now awarded an additional $50,000 in grant funding to support one additional ICPOET cadet
position, thereby further enhancing law enforcement capacity within the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center acknowledges the importance of this additional
funding in further addressing recruitment challenges, creating new 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 use this additional funding to support personnel wages, academic
tuition, and essential training resources for the additional ICPOET cadet position; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the amended grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the additional grant award amount is $50,000, with no matching requirement,
will help cover wages, fringe benefits, contracted services, program expenses, and office expenses
as detailed an the amended grant budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due
consideration, the governing body of the City:
1. Acceptance of Additional Grant Funding: The City Council formally accepts the additional
$50,000 in grant funding awarded by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of
Justice Programs for one additional ICPOET position.
2. Authorization to Execute Amendment: 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.
January 13, 2025
Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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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.