HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.D.1. U.S. Department of Justice Grant Application Request-Res. No. 6625
CITY OF SHAKOPEE I, D I I ~
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
CO~JSENT
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Jeff Tate, CaPta~
SUBJECT: U.S. Department of Justice Grant Application Request
DATE: June 14,2007
INTRODUCTION:
The Shakopee Police Department is seeking approval to apply for the 2007 Edward
Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program through the U.S. Department of Justice.
BACKGROUND:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program helps local communities
improve the capacity of local justice systems and provides for national support efforts
including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address
local needs. Funds can be used for demonstrations, replication, expansion, enhancement,
training, and/or technical assistance programs.
The police department has identified equipment needs that would enhance emergency
operations capabilities. Those needs would be addressed in this grant. The grant would
also be used to fund officer overtime for crime and drug prevention efforts.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP:
This action supports:
Goal B - High Quality of life.
Goal E - Financially strong.
Strategy 6: Provide high quality services
BUDGET IMPACT:
The grant does not require matching funds and would not affect the City's overall budget.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If Council concurs, they should, offer Resolution No. 6625, A Resolution authorizing an
application for the 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grant.
RESOOLUTION NO. 6625
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKO PEE, MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2007
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE GRANT
WHEREAS, the Shakopee Police Department has identified equipment and
overtime needs for crime prevention and emergency management operations; and,
WHERAS, the City is seeking funding assistance from the U.S. Department of
Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that appropriate City staff are hereby authorized
to apply for the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the applicant following final approval from City Council.
Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, held this 19th Day of June, 2007.
John J. Schmitt
Mayor ofthe City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk