HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 24-038 APPROVING JPA WITH RAMSEY CO VCETCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 24-038
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY
COUNTY VIOLENT CRIMES ENFORCEMENT TEAM (VCET)
WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety has created and provided grant funding
for two multi -agency Violent Crime Enforcement Teams (VCETs), one in Hennepin County
and one in Ramsey County; and
WHEREAS, The VCET must be established by a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and governed by
an advisory board with representatives from each participating law enforcement
agency and a representative of the County Attorney's Office; and
WHEREAS, The Ramsey County VCET is currently comprised of Ramsey County through the
Ramsey County Sheriffs Office, the City of Maplewood through the Maplewood
Police Department, the City of New Brighton through the New Brighton Police
Department, the City of Roseville through the Roseville Police Department, the City
of St. Paul through the St. Paul Police Department, the City of White Bear through
the White Bear Lake Police Department and the City of Mounds View through the
Mounds View Police Department; and
WHEREAS, The Ramsey County VCET was formed for the purpose of enforcing controlled
substance laws and investigating and prosecuting gang and violent crimes, especially
felonies that have the likelihood of being related to the distribution of narcotics
and/or other cases that have an impact on all Parties; and
WHEREAS, On May 2, 2024, the Ramsey County VCET advisory board voted to amend the JPA
to add the City of St. Anthony, through the St. Anthony Police Department, as a
member of the VCET.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village approves
the participation of a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)with the Ramsey County Violent Enforcement
Team with the effective date designated in the JPA and that the Mayor, City Manager and Police
Chief be authorized and directed to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Adopted this 28th day of May, 2024.
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Wen y Webster Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Review for Administration:
Charlie Yunker, City Manager