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and moved its adoption:
Mark Yelich
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-79
introduced the following resolution
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF BROOKLYN
CENTER TO ENTER INTO A JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN PARK AND POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM TO
CONDUCT A STUDY ON VIOLENT CRIME TO DELIVER A
COMPREHENSIVE CRIME-REDUCTION STRATEGY FOR BROOKLYN
CENTER AND BROOKLYN PARK
WHEREAS, the Cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center have experienced
significant increases in violent crimes; and
WHEREAS, both cities desire to reduce said crime and the effects thereof within
the communities; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that an effective strategy to reduce crime requires a
comprehensive approach based on data, information, and analysis; and
WHEREAS, Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is recognized as a
national leader in developing effective strategies to combat violent crime and agreed to perform
this study; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the study will be $44,381, of which the cost to Brooklyn
Center will be $14,793 to be paid from unencumbered Police Forfeitures Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Manager is authorized to execute a joint agreement
with PERF to conduct the proposed Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Study for Brooklyn Park
and Brooklyn Center.
Mav 14.2007
-Date Mayor
ATTEST:_V,~
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.