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Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for 2026-27 Pathways to Policing Grants, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), including a match requirement.
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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 requested applications for 2026-2027 Pathways to Policing Grants, which originates as state (non-federal) funds; and
WHEREAS, the grant, if awarded, would be used to cover costs of candidates in an SPPD pathways program, such as cadets; and
WHEREAS, this grant, which can be as much as $75,000 for a grant period that would end 6.30.27, has a 50% matching funds requirement, which can be fulfilled using previously 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 authorize the Police Department to apply for funds from the 2026-2027 Pathways to Policing grant program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety