HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-039 Accept Police Hiring GrantRESOLUTION NO. 2026-039
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT $50,000 OF STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM POLICE OFFICER
HIRING GRANTS AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
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 approximately $50,000.
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.
Deputy Chief Beth Posel shall be authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City the grant agreement
and related amendments.
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.
Passed this 8th day of June 2026
Offered by: Deneen
Seconded by: Spriggs
Roll Call: All Ayes
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
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