2017-051 Authorizing Solicitation of Contributions to Fund Events that Foster Positive Relationships between Law Enforcement and the CommunityCITY OF HOPHINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017-051
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO FUND
EVENTS THAT FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND THE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, new law authorizes cities to solicit contributions to fund events that foster
positive relationships between ]aw enforcement and the community. 2017 Minn. Laws ch. 26, § 1
to be codified as Minn. Stat. § 471.198.
WHEREAS, events including, but not limited to, National Night Out, an annual
community-building campaign, promote police-community partuerships and neighborhood
camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more connected.
WHEREAS, National Night Out and similar events provide opportunities to bring police
and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
WHEREAS, pursuant to this law, the City of Hopkins may authorize solicitation of
contributions to hold or sponsor tbese events.
WHEREAS, the governing body determines National Night Out will foster positive
relationships between law enforcement and the community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HOPHINS, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
That this council hereby authorizes officials and staff to solicit contributions for the purposes of
funding or supporting a National Night Out in tlils community.
Adopted by the Ciry Council of the Ciry of Hopkins this 31 �` day of 7uly, 2017.
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Molly ummings, Mayor
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Amy Dome�er, City Clerk