CR 01-046 Minnesota Department of Public Safety
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eAPril17, 2001
Council Report 2001-46
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY,
LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUNDS
Propos d Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution #2001-20, resolution
approvina the application for and acceptance of mobile data computer arant funds. and approve a
budaet adiustment of $7,800 from continaency funds to #101-42500, Police Dispatch.
Overview
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, has made available grant
monies for the purchase of mobile data computers (MDC). We currently have mobile data terminals
(MDT) in our squad cars, which are completely dependent on Hennepin County's CAD (Computer
Aided Dispatching) system for our link to the Criminal Justice Information System. Changes over the
next two years in the county-operated radio system will result in the loss of the current MOTs. It will
then become our responsibility to replace these units. Vehicles equipped with mobile data
computers increase the productivity of working traffic enforcement, aids in officer safety, and helps to
identify repeat offenders.
.e wish to purchase four mobile data computers. We are applying for grant money to cover the cost
of three of these units. The Department of Public Safety has requested the proposal to include a
local match, therefore, we have committed to purchasing one of the four computers with city monies.
Primary Issues to Consider
Terms and conditions of grant - projects cannot begin before April 1, 2001 and must end on
September 30, 2001. Final report must be submitted by November 15, 2001. Funds will be
made in the form of reimbursement for purchases.
The total cost of this project is $31,204.50. The grant request amount is $23,403.37 and the
local share is $7,801.13.
Supportina Information
Resolution #2001-20
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Craig A. eid
Chief of olice
inanciallmpact: +$23,403.37/-$7,801.13 Budgeted: Y/N JL Source: OTS/Continaency Fund
elated Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
I Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2001-20
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF MOBILE
DATA COMPUTER GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic
Safety has made grant funds available to law enforcement agencies to underwrite
projects to purchase mobile data computers (MDC); and
WHEREAS, the purchase of mobile data computers and related equipment
qualifies under the purpose area specified in the grant conditions of better
enforcement of traffic regulations in patrol vehicles; and
WHEREAS, current equipment is owned by Hennepin County and due to
changes in the county-operated radio system, will be phased out over the next two
years,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota to direct staff to apply for such funds and accept any grant
monies offered.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 17th day of April, 2001 .
By
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk