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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-028 Police Department Awarded Office of Justice Program GrantRESOLUTION NO. 2024-028 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT $98,288 OF STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM POLICE OFFICER HIRING GRANTS AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Office of Justice Programs has awarded the Columbia Heights Police Department the Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training grant in the amount of $50,000, and the Pathways to Policing grant in the amount of $48,288 for a total of $98,288. WHEREAS, these funds shall be used towards recruiting, hiring, and training future police officer candidates for the City of Columbia Heights as authorized and subject to the directions outlined in the identified grants and grant agreements. WHEREAS, Captain Erik Johnston shall be authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City the grant agreement and related amendments. WHEREAS, the City Council finds the offered grant to be in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota that the State of Minnesota Office of Justice Program grants noted above are hereby in all respects approved, subject to modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and that are approved by Captain Erik Johnston, and provided that execution of the grant agreement by Captain Erik Johnston shall be conclusive evidence of approval. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this 8th day of April, 2024 Offered by: Jacob Seconded by: James Roll Call: All Ayes May r Amada 46rquez Simula Attest: Sara to y Clerk/Council Secretary City Council Resolution 2024-028