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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.A.5. MN Department of Public Safety, Local Law Enforcement Black Grant /S:ff,S: " . CITY OF SHAKOPEE Police Department CO~ISE~lr Memorandum -- . ~. To: Honorable Mayor, City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Officer Cody Horner Subject: MN Department of Public Safety, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Date: November 30, 2004 INTRODUCTION . The Shakopee Police Department is offering Resolution No. 6165 to accept the MN Department of Public Safety, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant that was applied for in September 2004. BACKGROUND The Police Department is in the process of developing a plan to phase in a new laptop computer into the squad cars. Our existing laptops were purchased through a grant that was secured in 2000 along with funds from the DWI Forfeiture account. They are very restrictive in their capabilities and currently, Panasonic no longer manufactures this model. Over the last 6 months we have had to replace 2 hard drives, 3 laptop screens, and 2 keyboards. Our warranty will expire in Jan. 05', and individuals in the IT field believe that our current computers are near the end of their useful life, considering the harsh environment in a first line emergency response vehicle. On July 12,2004 the League of Minnesota Cities performed a Loss Control Survey and identified our existing laptops as a potential risk of loss. It was stated that the Police Department's current computer mount does not have ergonomically friendly adjustments to allow officers to type reports, look up information, etc. Furthermore, the laptop was . also identified as an item of potential risk. LMC recommended the purchase of a laptop that has touch-screen capabilities and a backlit keyboard to minimize any risk of potential officer safety issues. In September 2004 the Police Department applied for a MN Department of Public Safety, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant that would help to offset the costs of seven mobile computer terminals (MeT). The Shakopee Police Department has been awarded the grant in the amount of $27,934 and the match that is required would be $3,106.00. AL TERNATIVES 1. Allow staff to accept the MN DPS grant. 2. Do not accept the grant. 3. Table for further information from staff. BUDGET IMPACT If the City accepts the grant award, the match would be $3,106.00 and may be paid by using the DWI Forfeiture Fund. Funds for this purchase exist in DWI Forfeiture Fund~ RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends alternative one. ACTION REQUESTED If Council concurs, it should by motion offer Resolution No. 6165, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, and move its adoption. . RESOLUTION NO. 6165 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT. WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee, Police Department, applied for a Minnesota . Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in September 2004; and WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee, Police Department, has received notification that the City has been awarded the grant; and WHEREAS, the grant award is in the amount of $27,934; and WHEREAS, such a grant will require that a match be paid in the amount of $3,104: and WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee desires to enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, for the project entitled Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; and WHEREAS, such a grant will assist with the addition of seven new squad computers, improving officer safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE,MINNESOTA, that the Mayor, City Administrator and City Clerk are herby authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs for the project entitled Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 7th day of December, 2004. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk .