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Authorizing the Police Department to accept a donation from the Saint Paul Police Foundation in the amount of $60,003.09.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Police Foundation was formed in 2005 to help the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) in many ways including insuring that public safety for our citizens remains the number one priority for our city; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Police Foundation board of directors has approved the granting/donation of $60,003.09 to the SPPD, and;
WHEREAS, the SPPD would like to accept the donation; and
WHEREAS, the SPPD will use $60,003.09 for the gang unit to be used for overtime to allow the SPPD to create and attend alternative programs for youth at risk from becoming involved in gangs and for officers to educate the public about gangs and to be present at events well attended by the general public that also attract gang violence including school and sporting events; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council accepts this generous donation and extend its sincere thanks to the Saint Paul Police Foundation.