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Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the Auto Theft Prevention Grants, 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 requested applications for 2026-2029 Auto Theft Prevention Grants - Dedicated Investigators; and
WHEREAS, the grant, if awarded, would be used to cover up to $100,000 per year of salary and fringe benefits for each officer dedicated to auto theft prevention, plus funds for travel to related conferences; and
WHEREAS, 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorize the Police Department to apply for funds from the 2026-2029 Auto Theft Prevention Dedicated Investigators grant program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety