Discussion:
The Shakopee Police Department has been a member of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force since its inception in 1988 and wishes to continue participating in the Task Force. The city currently serves as the financial agent for the Task Force and has served in that capacity for several years.
The Task Force was successful in securing grant funds from the federal government to partially fund its operating expenses in 2021. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office Justice Programs acts as the grant administrator for the federal government. As the financial agent, the city is required to approved the attached grant agreement and Resolution. This is the same agreement council has approved in the precious years.