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CR 2000-167 Public Hearing Use Of 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds . I . November 8, 2000 Council Report 2000-167 PUBLIC HEARING USE OF 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that the Council approve the recommended use of funds for the 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant towards the purchase of computer equipment. Overview The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has offered funding to law enforcement agencies to underwrite projects to reduce crime and improve public safety through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program. The City of Hopkins has received initial approval in the amount of $11 ,714. The Police Department recommends the funds be used to purchase 3 additional computer workstations. Two of these stations will replace older stations. The third will add an additional workstation in the Patrol Sergeant's Office. The remainder of the monies will be used to replace older office furniture to make the workstations more effective. The purchase of computers and related equipment qualifies under the purpose area specified in the grant conditions of law enforcement support - procuring equipment, technology, and other materials directly related to basic law enforcement functions. _he BJA requires a separate Advisory Board made up of specific organizational representatives such as the "osecutor's office, court system, local schools and community groups active in crime prevention must also review the intended use and make a non-binding recommendation. This board has supported the Police Department recommendation. A public hearing must be held by the local governing authority to review the intended use and recommendation. This will be the fourth year that funding from LLEBG has been recommended to support the development of the department's computer system. Under the conditions of the grant, the department is obligated to show an additional $1,302 of computer system development from budgeted monies. Primary Issues to Consider · Upgrades in workstations and additional equipment will allow for improved use of the computer records systems in the department. SupportinQ Information . LLEBG Application Fiscal Year 2000 . LLEBG Seven Purpose Areas . List of Advisory Board Members G-~ Ge0 Craig A. Re' Chief of Poli anciallmpact: +$11 ,714/-$1 ,302 Budgeted: Y/N ~ Source: U.S. Dept. of Justice I Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: , . CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2000.75 RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has offered funding to law enforcement agencies to underwrite projects to reduce crime and improve public safety through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has received initial approval in the amount of $11,714; and WHEREAS, the purchase of computers and related equipment qualifies under the purpose area specified in the grant conditions of law enforcement support - procuring equipment, technology, and other materials directly related to basic law enforcement functions; . NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota that the funds be used to purchase 3 additional computer workstations. The remainder of the monies will be used to replace older office furniture to make the workstations more effective. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 8th day of November, 2000. Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor ATTEST: Terry Obermaier, City Clerk . Pnnt ApplicatIon Page I of 1 ~ Application was submitted on 18-SEP-OO . LLEBG FY 2000 Application Date Certified : 1 B-SEP-OO Date Submitted : 1 B-SEP-OO Jurisdiction Information (Disparate) Jurisdlsction: County Slale' CDFA Number: Hopkins City HENNEPIN MINNESOTA 16.592 Budget Information Eligible Award Amount: Final Award Amount: Match Amount: Matching Funds Description: Slale and Local Government $11,714 $11,714 $1,302 Units CEO Information Title: Name Prefix: Last Name: First Name: City Manag er Mr. Mielke Steve Address: Telephone: Fax: Emall: 1 010 First Street South (952) 939-1326 (952) 935.1834 HopkinS, MN 55343-7573 smielke@hopkinsmn.com Program Contact Information Title: Name Prefix: Last Name: First Name : Chief of Police Mr Reid Craig Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: . 1010 First Street South 952-938-8B85 362 952-939-1375 creid@hopkinsmn.com Hopkins, MN 55343.7573 Application Details Date Agreed to Trust Fund Requirement: AppUcant Is PSOHB Compliant: 2B-AUG-OO Yes Date Agreed to SP~C Requirement: Date Agreed to SAA Review Requirement: 2B-AUG-00 2B-AUG-OO Date Agreed to Certifications: Date Agreed to Assurances: 1B-SEP-OO 1B-SEP-OO Close Window I . https'/lgrantS.oJPusdoJ. gov:~UU4/g.. .I11ebg_ rnam.app Jead _ onJy"p _ bgtd=2&p ~aCtIOn=pnn UI)/1 ~/:WUU ... . LLEBG Purpose Areas Page I of 3 . SEVEN PURPOSE AREAS APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Support Law Enforcement ASSURANCES a. Hiring, training, and employing on a continuing basis, additional law CLOSEOUT enforcement officers and necessary support personnel. For the purposes of this program, a law enforcement officer may be police, corrections, probation, ELIGIBILITY parole, or judicial officers. GRANT ADMINISTRATION b. Payment of overtime to currently employed law enforcement officers and necessary support personnel for the purpose of increasing the number of hours IMPLEMENTATION worked by such personnel. INTRODUCTION c. Procurement of equipment, technology, and other material directly related to basic law enforcement functions. . MONITORING 2. Enhance Security Measures REPORTING a. In and around schools; and REQIREMENTS (FEDERAL GRANTS\ b. In and around any other facility or location that the grant recipient considers a special risk for incidents of crime. REQUIREMENTS (LLEBGl SEVEN PURPOSE AREAS 3. Establish or Support Drug Courts a. To be eligible, a drug court program MUST include continuing judicial supervision over offenders who are substance abusers, but not violent offenders. b. Integrate administration of other sanctions and services which shall include: 1. Mandatory periodic testing of each participant for the use of controlled substances or other addictive substances during any period of supervised release or probation; 2. Substance abuse treatment for each participant; 3. Probation or other supervised release that involves the possible prosecution, confinement, or incarceration because of noncompliance with program . requirements or failure to show satisfactory progress; and 4. Programmatic offender management and aftercare services such as relapse prevention, vocational job training, and job and housing placement. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/html/lIparea.htm 10/04/2000 -----.-- ------ ------- --- "4- LLEBG Purpose Areas Page 2 of J . 4. Enhance the Adjudication of Cases Involving Violent Offenders Includes cases which involve violent juvenile offenders. For the purposes of this program, violent offender indicates a person charged with committing a Part I violent crime (murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault) as defined under the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Program. 5. Establish Multijurisdictional Task Forces The task force should concentrate on rural areas and be composed of law enforcement officials who represent units of local government. The task force will work with federal law enforcement officials to prevent and control crime. 6. Establish Crime Prevention Programs Crime prevention programs should involve cooperation between community residents and law enforcement personnel to control, detect, or investigate crime or the prosecution of criminals. 7. Defray the Cost of Indemnification Insurance for Law Enforcement Officers Supply insurance for law enforcement officers to cover damage from willful acts by officers to offenders who are lawfully carrying out their duties. Prohibited Uses . Unallowable expenditures from the LLEBG Program are to purchase, lease, rent, or acquire any of the following: ! Tanks or armored vehicles ! Fixed-wing aircraft ! Limousines ! Real estate ! Yachts ! Consultants ! Vehicles not primarily used for law enforcement I New construction. However, renovations of facilities are permitted when specifically approved by BJA and the Office of the Comptroller. These costs may not exceed 10% of the total federal funds utilized in a given purpose area. BACK TO BJA HOME PAGE TOP . http://www.ojp.usdoj.govIBJAlhtmlJllparea.htm 10/04/2000 . . HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT 2000 ADVISORY BOARD Craig Reid, Chief of Police Hopkins Police Department 10 10 First Street South Hopkins, i\1N 55343 Suzanne Murdock, Court Division Supervisor Ridgedale District Court 12601 Ridgedale Dri ve Minnetonka, MN 55305 Wynn Curtiss Hopkins Prosecuting Attorney 10 11 First Street South, #400 Hopkins, tv1N 55343 Sharon McDonald Hopkins School District . 1001 Highway #7 Hopkins, tv1N 55343 Douglas Strandness, Apartment Managers Coalition Meadow Creek Condos 823 Old Settlers Trail, Suite # 104 Hopkins, tv1N 55343 .