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Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrants program from the US Department of Justice - Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office to support scholarships for potential St. Paul Police Department recruits.
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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 Police Department would like to apply to the FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrants program from the US Department of Justice - Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, which; provides funding to local, state, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to implement novel or innovative projects that work to solve problems in the agency or community; and
WHEREAS, grant funding will support select educational expenses for individuals completing license requirements with the intention of becoming St. Paul Police Officers; and
WHEREAS, the grant amount would be up to $175,000 with a grant term of 10/1/2025-9/30/2027 and the funding source for this grant is federal; and
WHEREAS, there is no required match of these funds by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Division of the Office of Financial Services has reviewed and approved the Intent to Apply request; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorize the Police Department to apply for the FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrants program.