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Authorizing the Police Department to accept the grant/donation from the St. Paul Police Foundation in the amount of $100,000 for the Gang Unit for years 2012-2013.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Police Foundation was formed in 2005 to help the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) in many ways including insuring that public safety for our citizens remains the number one priority for our city; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Police Foundation board of directors has approved the granting/donation of $100,000 to the SPPD, and
WHEREAS, the SPPD would like to accept the donation; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose served is that the $100,000 donation will be used for the gang unit for overtime to allow the SPPD to create and attend alternative programs for youth at risk from becoming involved in gangs and for officers to educate the public about gangs and be present at events well attended by the general public that also attract gang violence including school and sporting events; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council accepts this generous donation and extend its sincere thanks to the Saint Paul Police Foundation.
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