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Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for FY 2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grants, which are federal pass through funds issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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WHEREAS, Chapter 10 of the Saint Paul City Charter recognizes the City Council’s authority over the budget and spending of the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 86 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code requires all contracts be authorized by the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 86.12 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code requires City Council approval prior to submission of grant applications; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has invited applications for the FY 2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grants, which originates as federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, the grant, if awarded, would be used to purchase $430,000 of equipment and $10,000 in training for the SPPD Bomb Squad; and
WHEREAS, this grant, which would have a grant period ending 8.31.28, has no matching funds requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Division of the Office of Financial Services has reviewed and approved the Intent to Apply request, and the SPPD is consulting with the City Attorney's Office concerning the terms and conditions associated with the grant; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorize the Police Department to apply for funds from the FY 2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety