HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-93 Investigative Equipment & Materials
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-93
ACCEPTING AUTO-THEFT INVESTIGATIVE
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT GRANT
WHEREAS automobile thefts have been increasing in the State of Minnesota and the City of
Edina for the past few years; and
WHEREAS automobile thefts are often committed by organized groups and repeat offenders
who drive recklessly, damage property and cause injuries, cross jurisdictional boundaries and frequently
use stolen vehicles to facilitate other crimes; and
WHEREAS the technology needed to locate stolen vehicles and investigate these offenses
frequently involves specialized equipment, training, and resources; and
WHEREAS the Minnesota Automobile Theft Prevention Grant has offered a grant to provide
$98,496.61; and
WHEREAS the Edina Police Department’s investigations of stolen vehicle offenses will benefit
by receiving said grant; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Edina
accepts the Minnesota Department of Commerce Auto-Theft Investigative Equipment and Materials
grant.
Adopted this 5th day of December, 2023.
City Clerk
Attest:
Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of
December 5, 2023, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this _______ day of ________________, ____________.
Sharon Allison (Dec 6, 2023 13:34 CST)