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File #: RES 23-1129    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 7/26/2023
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals issued by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) Grants Program.
Sponsors: Amy Brendmoen

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Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals issued by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) Grants Program.

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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 Employment and Economic Development (DEED) released a Request for Proposals for the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) Grants Program; and

WHEREAS, the application submitted will be for the Police Department to fund activities that encourage women to start or continue in careers in law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, this grant, if awarded, does not include a matching funds requirement; and

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 for funds under the Requests for Proposals issued by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) Grants Program.

 

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