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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.oDate: October 21, 2019 Item No.________ RESOLUTION ACCPEPTING GRANT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the purchase of Body Worn Cameras. Overview The City of Lakeville was awarded a grant for the purchase of Body Worn Cameras on September 26, 2018. The City Council must accept the grant before funds can be requested. The Lakeville Police Department will receive approximately $106,500 grant funds over the course of three years to assist in the purchase and implementation of a body worn camera program. Primary Issues to Consider • Body Worn Cameras will improve transparency with the public • A $106,000 project match is required • Match includes time and other costs incurred by staff to implement the project. Supporting Information • Resolution accepting grant Financial Impact: $106,500.00 Budgeted: Y☒ N☐ Source: Annual Budget Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.): Envision Lakeville Community Values: Safety Throughout the Community; Good Value for Public Services Report Completed by: John Kornmann, Deputy Police Chief CITY OF LAKEVILLE RESOLUTION NO. ____ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY WORN CAMERAS WHEREAS, the Lakeville Police Department desires to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Body Worn Camera Program in order to receive grant funds to cover the equipment costs for body worn cameras. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lakeville City Council hereby accepts a grant in the amount of $106,500 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the purchase and implementation of body worn cameras during the period from October 21, 2019 through December 31, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Lakeville and Lakeville Police Department. Dated this 21st day of October 2019 CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: _____________________________ Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Charlene Friedges, City Clerk