File #: 19-0534R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/5/2019 In control: Public Safety
On agenda: 8/19/2019 Final action: 8/19/2019
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF) FOR CITY OF DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN THE ATF TASK FORCE AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF REIMBURSEMENT MONIES FROM ATF FOR OVERTIME SALARY AND OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN PROVIDING RESOURCES TO ASSIST ATF IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A.pdf
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF) FOR CITY OF DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN THE ATF TASK FORCE AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF REIMBURSEMENT MONIES FROM ATF FOR OVERTIME SALARY AND OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN PROVIDING RESOURCES TO ASSIST ATF IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS.

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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute an agreement, substantially the same as the attached Exhibit A, with the United States department of justice, bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives for Duluth police department participation in joint task force law enforcement operations.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept funds from the United States department of justice, bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives, pursuant to the terms of the task force agreement, for reimbursement of Duluth police officer overtime and other approved expenses incurred in support of joint task force law enforcement operations, said funds to be deposited in Fund number 110-160-1610-4655 (general fund, police, administration and investigation, drug task force reimbursement).

Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the proper city officials to execute a task force agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), for participation by the Duluth Police Department in the ATF Task Force. This resolution further authorizes the city of Duluth to accept monies from ATF to reimburse the Duluth Police Department for overtime salary and other approved expenses incurred by Duluth police officers as participants in joint law enforcement operations. This is a replacement for an existing agreement, city contract number 22332, and will be effect...

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