HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-023 CCRMember Graves
moved its adoption:
introduced the following resolution and
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-23
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ON BEHALF OF
ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE MINNESOTA HUMAN
TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATORS TASK FORCE (MNHITF")
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the City on behalf of its Police Department
desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public
Safety, and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to utilize applicable state and federal laws to
investigate and prosecute human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force officers
collaborate with and obtain information from other agencies to improve the safety of the City of
Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force can extend
the range of intelligence to better prevent sexual exploitation and violence; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City Manager and Police Chief, are designated as the Authorized
Representatives of the Police Department be and hereby are authorized to accept and implement
the proposed Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force Joint Powers Agreement.
The Authorized Representatives are also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or
agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the City's connection to the
systems and tools offered by the State.
February 10, 2020
Date
ATTEST: ( C
City Clerk
F;
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Butler
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.