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Shakopee City Council
October 3, 2023


FROM:Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Toward Zero Deaths Enforcement Program Grant Award
Policy/Action Requested:

Adopt Resolution R2023-114, accepting the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MN DPS) Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Enforcement Program grant award and authorizing the City Administrator to execute the necessary contracts and agreements applicable to accepting this award.

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution R2023-114.

Discussion:

The Shakopee Police Department coordinates all TZD grant efforts for Scott County law enforcement agencies. The MN DPS TZD grant will provide $146,300 in funding, allowing Scott County law enforcement agencies to pay for all officer overtime while conducting traffic safety initiatives. The city has received this grant and the council has approved it for the past several years. 

Budget Impact:
A $1,000 match was designated and will be provided through the Police Department’s equipment budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution R2023-114 AWARD