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Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the FY25 Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Grant Program, issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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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 Justice Programs of the U.S. Department of Justice has requested applications for the FY25 Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI); and
WHEREAS, the grant, if awarded, would be used to improve and expand the SPPD’s efforts to engage with youth and young adults at greatest risk of involvement in gun violence; and
WHEREAS, the maximum grant is $2 million over four years and 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 FY25 Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Grant Program, issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.