HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-072 CCRMember Jerzak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-72
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — BUREAU OF CRIMINAL
APPREHENSION AUTO THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
administers the Auto Theft Prevention Program to reduce automobile thefts, increase recovery of
stolen vehicles, and improve enforcement efforts across the state; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department applied for and has been
awarded grant funding in the amount of $103,200 for the grant term beginning July 1, 2025, and
ending June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the awarded funds will be used to support overtime enforcement focused on
auto theft prevention and investigation, and to fund Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR)
subscription renewals, thereby enhancing the department's ability to identify and recover stolen
vehicles and deter criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center acknowledges that there is no matching
requirement for this grant, and that the City will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and
reporting requirements as outlined in the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of these resources in improving public
safety, protecting property, and reducing the impact of auto theft on residents, businesses, and
visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that:
The City Council formally accepts the $103,200 grant awarded by the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Auto Theft Prevention
Program.
2. The City Manager and Chief of Police are hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement,
along with any amendments or other documents necessary to implement the project as
described in the grant application.
3. The City expresses its appreciation to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension for its continued support in advancing auto theft prevention and
vehicle recovery efforts.
August 25, 2025
Date
ATTEST:.. �_ >
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kragness
and upon the 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.