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