VI.1. Resolution Approving the DWI Officer Grant 1(Y
March 15, 2015 Council Report 2015-037
DWI Officer Grant
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the DWI Officer Grant
with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Overview
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, will provide grant funding
for a dedicated DWI enforcement officer for the City of Hopkins. This grant period will begin on
March 16, 2015 and end on September 30, 2019. The grant funding will be awarded for each
fiscal year for four consecutive years. This funding will provide salary and benefits for the DWI
officer, along with a dedicated enforcement vehicle.
Primary Issues to Consider
• The up-fitting of the police vehicle, the vehicles' warranty, mobile computer, and mobile
radio will not be funded by the grant. These associated costs will be funded by DWI
forfeiture funds and will not be used from the city's general fund.
• The City of Hopkins is dedicated to increasing traffic safety in the community and is
committed to preventing unnecessary alcohol related crashes and impaired driving in the
community.
Supporting Information
• Resolution 2015-031
Brent Johnson, Police Captain
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Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2015-031
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED that Hopkins Police Department enter into a grant agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, for the DWI Officer grant,
during the period from March 16, 2015 through September 30, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Captain Brent Johnson and his successor on staff, is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the
project on behalf of the Hopkins Police Department and to be the fiscal agent and administer the
grant.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the Hopkins City Council of the City of
Hopkins on March 16, 2015.
SIGNED: WITNESSETH:
(Signature) (Signature)
City Mayor City Clerk
(Title) (Title)
March 16, 2015 March 16, 2015
(Date) (Date)