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Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals issued by the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 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 U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) has released a Request for Proposals for the FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has received similar awards from this formula-based grant program for several years, and will apply for $257,632; and
WHEREAS, the application submitted will be for the Police Department to fund overtime costs for community engagement and enforcement of serious crimes; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department will submit this application in collaboration with Ramsey County, which will receive a portion of the funds, per the grant’s requirements; and
WHEREAS, this grant, if awarded, does not include a matching requirement, and the Intent to Apply form has been approved by the Grants Office, and the City Attorney’s Office has been consulted to provide appropriate review and guidance; 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 USDOJ's FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.