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CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT
Police Department
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor, City Council
Mark McNeil, City Administrator
From: Jeff Tate, Sergea~
Date: May 26, 2005
Subject: Secure Our Schools Grant Application Request
INTRODUCTION
The Shakopee Police Department is seeking approval to apply for the 2005 Secure Our
Schools Initiative Grant through the Department of Justice.
BACKGROUND
The Secure Our Schools project is a federally funded program administered by the
Department of Justice dedicated to providing necessary funds to schools for safety
equipment. The Shakopee Police Department and Shakopee School District continue to
work together to provide the safest school environment possible. Our efforts were
recently rewarded by the Department of Justice, which awarded the City $25,000 in
matching funds for school security equipment in 2004.
The Secure Our Schools Initiative Grant is once again available for the City in 2005. The
grant will match funds up to $25,000. The Shakopee Police Department and Shakopee
School District have identified a need to apply for these federal funds once again.
Security equipment for the new high school is seen as a priority. The goal of this project
would be to equip the new high school with as much video surveillance capability as
possible.
This video capability would first of all act as a deterrent to inappropriate and criminal
behavior, and have a positive affect on the educational atmosphere. Second, it would
provide for quick and convenient viewing of areas to monitor what was happening in and
around the building. Third, it would provide a video record of activity that could be used
in investigation of problems by both school officials and police officers. In many cases it
could provide evidence that would lead to resolution of a problem.
BUDGET IMP ACT
The overall grant does NOT affect the City's overall budget. It does require matching
funds, which would be paid for by the school district.
ACTION REQUESTED
If Council concurs, they should, authorize the appropriate City staff to apply for the
Secure Our Schools Initiative Grant.
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Secure Our Schools Grant Application Request