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Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to Community Engagement meetings and events in 2026.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Police Department has several on-going programs that help create community partnerships and it is essential to be in attendance for events and meetings to further these partnerships; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose is to foster the department’s commitment to trusted service with respect in the community; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul Police Department is requesting authorization to expense food, beverage, and admittance costs to the Police 2026 General Fund and Special Fund budgets for officers that are required to be in attendance; and
WHEREAS, funding for community engagement expenses were approved as part of the General and Special Fund 2026 Adopted Budgets; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the 2026 city budget, the proper city officials are hereby authorized to remit an amount not to exceed $3,000 to cover these expenses.