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Shakopee City Council
June 18, 2024
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s ARMER Equipment Grant Program Application | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2024-096, approving an application to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s (MN DPS) ARMER Equipment grant program. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2024-096. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
MN DPS’s Emergency Communication Networks division is providing funding to support the purchase and upgrade of radio equipment for local, Tribal, and state agencies participating in the ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response) radio system. The grant program has $4,000,000 available and will fund approximately 100 awards at $40,000 each. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
The grant requires a 5% match and will be provided through the Fire Department’s Equipment budget. | | |
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