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Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the 2026 HIDTA Grant Program, issued by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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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 Office of National Drug Control Policy has requested applications for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Discretionary Grant Program for 2026; and
WHEREAS, the grant, if awarded, would be used for the investigation and prevention of drug-related crime; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has received funds from HIDTA for several years, and this grant does not have a matching funds requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Division of the Office of Financial Services has reviewed and approved the Intent to Apply request; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the preliminary grant requirements and steps have been taken to ensure the application will be consistent with the city’s position in ongoing litigation concerning federal grants; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorize the Police Department to apply for funds from the 2026 HIDTA Grant Program, issued by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.