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Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a request for proposals for the 2024-25 Youth Intervention Programs 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 its Youth Intervention Programs 2024-25 grants; and
WHEREAS, this grant, if awarded, includes a 1:1 matching funds requirement that can be met through previously budgeted expenses or in-kind expenses of partners; 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 the Youth Intervention Program 2024-25 grants program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).