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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,850 FOR THE 2027 TOWARDS ZERO DEATHS PROJECT.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept an award from the state of Minnesota, department of public safety, in the amount of $53,850 and to execute a grant agreement substantially the same as the attached Document A. Such funds are to be used to reimburse the Duluth police department for overtime salary/fringe benefits expenditures, for traffic enforcement of speed, distracted and impaired driving, seat belt and move over enforcement. Funds to be deposited in Fund No. 215-200-2209-4210-02 (Duluth Police Grant Programs, Police, TZD Grant, Pass Thru Federal Grants Operating) and expenses to be paid from Fund 215-200-2209-5700-10 (Duluth Police Grant Programs, Police, TZD Grant, Interfund Transfers Out to General Fund).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Duluth Police Department is the designated recipient of a 2027 Toward Zero Deaths Law Enforcement Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in the total amount of $53,850. This is a recurring grant that provides officer overtime reimbursement for eligible enforcement activities. This resolution authorizes the proper city officials to accept the grant The grant period is October 30, 2026 through September 30, 2027.