HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-132 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 15-132
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT LIFESAVER GRANT
WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department be authorized to enter into a cooperative
agreement with the Office of Justice Programs in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for
Project Lifesaver.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of the Lino Lakes Public Safety
Department is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to
implement the project on behalf of the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 23rd day of Nov , 2015
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Rafferty and was duly seconded by Council Member Stoesz and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Rafferty, Stoesz, Roeser, Kusterman, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
Jeff Reinert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ju1i a Bartell, Ci i Cl
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 4A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Public Safety Director John Swenson
MEETING DATE: November 23, 2015
TOPIC: Approval Resolution 15-132 Accepting Project Lifesaver Grant
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is requesting council approval to accept grant
funding from the Minnesota Officer of Justice Programs for expansion of the existing rapid
response lifesaver program.
BACKGROUND
The Public Safety Department has been awarded grant funding for expansion of the existing
rapid response lifesaver program. This grant funding is focused expanding a program designed
to quickly find individuals with medical conditions that cause wandering and result in
individuals becoming lost and missing.
The basic requirements of the grant are as follows:
o Funds must be used for the purchase of emergency response kits, which
includes equipment necessary to track and triangulate searches, transmitters,
receivers, or any other related equipment and to train search personnel
The primary goal of this grant program is to develop or expand a rapid response lifesaver
program. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department will be expanding an existing program and
the grant will be met through the purchase of supplies and by providing services to participants
with financial hardship.
The grant will reimburse the City for expenses related to client supplies and services ($1,500),
and a personnel training exercise ($500).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 15-132 accepting the lifesaver program grant from
the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs for expansion of the current rapid response lifesaver
program.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 15-132