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Authorizing the Police Department to accept the 2026 Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training 2026 (ICPOET) from the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs; authorizing the execution of the grant agreement and amending the 2026 grant budget and adding activity budget.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) received approval to apply for the 2026 Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training 2026 (ICPOET) grant,(RES 25-1206) from the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs; and
WHEREAS, the SPPD has been awarded $50,000 for a grant term of March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with no match requirement; and
WHEREAS, grant funding will support the Police Department’s efforts to assist cadet candidates to complete the requirements to qualify for a license to become a police officer in Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, this grant will allow for funding for salaries, benefits, tuition and related program costs; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 financing and spending plans need to be amended and activity budget added for these funds; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there are available for appropriation funds of $50,000 in excess of those estimated in the 2026 budget; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saint Paul, upon recommendation of the Mayor to accept the 2026 ICPOET grant from the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety and approves these changes to the 2026 budget as amended on the attached financial analysis.
Financial Analysis
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