HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-020 CCRMember Kragness introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.2025-020
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING
FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR A FIFTH 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
ICPOET program to support three new ICPOET cadet positions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved acceptance of the initial $150,000 in
ICPOET grant funding through Resolution No. 2024-111 on November 25, 2024, and subsequently
approved additional funding for a fourth ICPOET position; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs has
now awarded an additional $50,000 in grant funding to support a fifth ICPOET cadet position,
further enhancing law enforcement capacity within the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center acknowledges the importance of this funding in
addressing recruitment challenges, fostering a diverse workforce reflective of the community
served, and creating further opportunities for community members to pursue careers in law
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Police Department, under the leadership of Chief of
Police Garett Flesland, will use the funding to support personnel wages, academic tuition, and
essential training resources for the additional ICPOET cadet position; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as stated
in the amended grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the additional grant award amount of $50,000, with no matching requirement,
will cover wages, fringe benefits, contracted services, program expenses, and office expenses as
outlined in 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 for a fifth 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 necessary agreements,
amendments, or other documents related to the ICPOET grant funding on behalf of the City.
January 27, 2025
Date
ATTEST: b"—
City Clerk
Mayor
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:
Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Moore
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.