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Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for 2024 National Forensics Sciences Improvement Grants, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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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 (DPS) has released a Request for Proposals for 2024 National Forensics Sciences Improvement Grants; and
WHEREAS, the SPPD intends to apply for funds to upgrade the Full Spectrum Imaging System equipment used by the Forensics Unit for examining evidence; 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 a Request for Proposals for 2024 National Forensics Sciences Improvement Grants, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)