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Authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Youth Intervention Programs of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
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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 has invited grant applications for the Youth Intervention Programs; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has previously received funds from this grant program and intends to submit an application for $150,000 to continue a collaboration between the Police, the Parks and Recreations Department, and the non-profit Construction Careers Foundation from 1.1.26 to 12.31.27; and
WHEREAS, this grant, if awarded, includes a 1:1 matching funds requirement that can be fulfilled through previously budgeted expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Division of the Office of Financial Services has reviewed and approved the Intent to Apply request;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Saint Paul, upon recommendation of the Mayor, that the Police Department may submit an application to the Youth Intervention Programs of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety