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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)