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Amending Council File No. 25-1339 to authorize the Police Department to enter into a revised agreement with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) to provide law enforcement and security services that meet National Football League (NFL) standards for NFL games held at U.S. Bank Stadium, as well as other designated high-profile events.
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WHEREAS, on September 3, 2025, the City Council of the City of St Paul adopted Council File No. RES 25-1339, the City of Saint Paul Police Department has been solicited to provide law enforcement services at the Stadium during the periods of August 8, 2025, through August 7, 2030; and
WHEREAS, Authorizing the City of Saint Paul Police Department to provide law enforcement services at the Stadium for the period commencing August 1, 2026, and continuing through July 31, 2031; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) acknowledges and agrees that the hourly rate payable to the City under this Agreement are subject to adjustment during the term of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul Police Department requests authorization to enter into the revised attached Joint Powers Agreement with the MSFA to provide the law enforcement security for NFL games held at the US Bank Stadium as well as other designated high-profile events; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby amends this resolution to reflect this change and authorizes the City of Saint Paul to enter into the attached agreement with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority.