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Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2027 DWI Traffic Safety Officer Grants Program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
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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 Public Safety has invited proposals for grants from the FY 2027 DWI Traffic Safety Officer Grants Program; and
WHEREAS, the grants are for a maximum of $165,000 with a grant term of up to 12 months, and would be used to dedicate one current officer to reducing traffic crashes and the deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting from those crashes; and
WHEREAS, there is a minimal matching funds requirement, and this can be met through already-budgeted funds; 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 authorizes the Police Department to apply for the grants from the FY 2027 DWI Traffic Safety Officer Grants Program