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Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement, on behalf of the Police Department, with Ramsey County, on behalf of the Attorney’s Office (RCAO), for staffing a Prevailing Wage Compliance Officer position.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, Police Department (SPPD) wishes to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA); and
WHEREAS, Under Minnesota Statutes § 471.59, governmental units are empowered to engage in agreements to exercise their powers jointly and cooperatively; and
WHEREAS, Under Minnesota Statutes §§ 15.51 - 15.59 government units are empowered to contract for the services of interchanged government employees; and
WHEREAS, the City operates a Police Department (SPPD), governed by applicable laws and rules, with statutory authority to investigate possible crimes and criminal conduct within the geographic boundaries of the city and present such cases to the RCAO for review and charging; and
WHEREAS, the RCAO and the SPPD believe it is in the best interests of the Ramsey County community to partner together to investigate allegations of wage theft complaints, monitor applicable County projects, and ensure compliance with labor laws; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to work together by embedding an investigator or other staff within the RCAO to prevent, investigate, and prosecute wage theft, including but not limited to ensuring: that all wages including overtime or shift premiums are paid, no unauthorized deductions are made, paid sick leave is properly accrued, and that payments for required employee benefits are made; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that council authorizes the City of Saint Paul to enter into and Assistant Chief Jack Serier to implement the Joint Powers Agreement with the Attorney’s Office, on behalf of Ramsey County.