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File #: RES 25-1004    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
Final action:
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Discretionary Grant Program from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to support supplemental equipment for narcotics enforcement.
Sponsors: Rebecca Noecker
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Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Discretionary Grant Program from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to support supplemental equipment for narcotics enforcement.

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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 Police Department would like to apply to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Discretionary Grant Program from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, which ; provides assistance to law enforcement agencies - at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels - that are operating in regions of the United State that have been deemed as critical drug trafficking regions; and

 

WHEREAS, grant funding will support vehicle trackers and associated service contracts to be used by the Gang Unit for drug enforcement; and

 

WHEREAS, the grant amount would be up to $4,200 with a grant term of 7/1/2025-12/31/2026 and the funding source for this grant is federal; and

 

WHEREAS, there is no required match of these funds by the City; and

 

WHEREAS, the Grants Division of the Office of Financial Services has reviewed and approved the Intent to Apply request; and

 

WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement; now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorize the Police Department to apply for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Discretionary Grant Program.

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