11.3 SR 05-06-2024The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
City Council
Item Number
11.3
Meeting Date
May 6, 2024
Prepared By
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Item Description
Minnesota 2023 Public Safety Aid
Reviewed by:
Cal Portner
Mark Dickinson
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Review, discuss, and provide direction regarding purchases with Minnesota 2023 Public Safety Aid.
Background/Discussion
The 2023 Minnesota Legislature appropriated $300 million to be allocated to nearly all Minnesota local
governmental entities. Elk River received $1,145,601.
The aid is a one-time appropriation without a sunset date for use. There are some limitations to what may be
purchased or how it can be used.
Financial Impact
Staff recommends making one-time purchases of items currently planned to ensure there are no future
budgetary impacts.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Elk River Mission Statement
Attachments
1. MNDOR 2023 Public Safety Aid
2. MN Public Safety Aid PD Expenditure Options
3. MN Public Safety Aid FD Expenditure Options
4. Handout
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2023 Public Safety Aid
One-time Public Safety Aid
The 2023 Minnesota Legislature enacted a one-time Public Safety Aid for aids payable in 2023. The one-time
appropriation of $300 million is allocated among all counties, cities, townships of a population of 10,000 or more,
and Minnesota's 11 federally recognized tribal governments.
Recipients must use the aid to provide public safety. You can nd the lists of example eligible and noneligible uses
that were provided in the law below.
About the Program
The one-time appropriation of $300,000,000 is allocated 30% to counties and tribal governments and 70% to cities
and towns with a population over 10,000.
Aid amounts were calculated based on population.
This is a one-time aid to be calculated and will be paid in one installment on December 26, 2023.
2023 Certi cation
2023 Public Safety Aid - Cities and Town
2023 Public Safety Aid - Counties
2023 Public Safety Aid - Tribal Governments
Use of Aid
A county, tribal government, city, or town with a population over 10,000 must use the aid to provide public safety.
Eligible uses include:
Community violence prevention and intervention programs
Community engagement
Mental health crisis responses
Victim services
Training programs
First responder wellness
Equipment related to re, rescue, and emergency services
To pay other personnel or equipment costs
An aid recipient may not use the aid toward:
Its employer contribution to the public employees police and re fund if the county, tribal government, or
local unit received Police State Aid under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 477C, in calendar year 2022
Any costs associated with alleged wrongdoing or misconduct
The purchase of an armored or tactical vehicle or substantially similar vehicle
The purchase of tear gas, chemical munitions, or substantially similar items
The costs of construction, reconstruction, remodeling, expansion, or improvement of a police station,
including related facilities.
"Related facilities" includes access roads, lighting, sidewalks, and utility components on or adjacent to
the property on which the police station is located that are necessary for safe access to and use of the
building
FAQs
This is a state aid, not a grant.
All eligible recipients will receive aid without taking any action. The full amount will be paid on December 26, 2023.
Last Updated September 26, 2023
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Will there be more information provided about eligible uses of aid?
No. All of the information provided in the law is included above under Use of Aid.
Can we spend the funds prior to receiving them?
Yes. If your government has the funds to spend prior to receiving the aid payment you may spend it on eligible uses
of the aid immediately.
Questions?
If you have questions, email us at PropTax.Admin@state.mn.us.
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2024 Minnesota Public Safety Grant Expenditures
Item Amount One-time Purchase?Ongoing Notes
Ballistic helmets (32)$15,000 Yes, then move to budget 5 years Replace expired helmets
Rifle-rated Bunkers (2)$15,000 Yes, then move 5 years Currently expired and
only pistol rated.
Vector Solutions
Software
$1,536 Equipment Annual, regular budget Improved inventory
program
Vector Solutions
Software
$1,595 Field Training Annual, regular budget New FTO program
Speed signs (6 ea)$33,000 Due for replacement 10 years Replace existing signs
Flock Traffic Cameras $20,000 Hold and wait $18,000 every year
Range Updates $150,000 2024 CIP Every 20 years In CIP
Two additional officers $100,000 Over-strength to cover
retirements (half year)
TZD Public Safety Grant $14,000- $20,000 Yes Add to fleet replacement 20% State Grant match
LE-AST Services Variable as needed No Yes Depends on use
TOTAL $356,131.00
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Public Safety Grant Ideas
Priority
▪Fire Admin Remodel: $150,000 High
▪Admin/Planning/Department Vision/Studies: $75,000 High
o Standards of Coverage Study
o Staffing & Operations
o Strategic Plan
▪Training:
o Live Burn Trailer $218,000.00 High
o Lion Fire Attack System $75,000.00 High
o Roof Prop $90,000.00 Medium
o Salvage/Overhaul Prop 15,000.00 Medium
o Maze wall system $21,000.00 Medium
▪Operations/CIP items:
o Battery Powered Extrication Tools $108,000.00 Medium
o Knox box system upgrade $55,000.00 Medium
▪Fire Marshal/Risk Reduction:
o Replace Safe Escape House $190,000.00 Low
▪Other Operations:
o Drone $36,000.00 Low
o Water Rescue Boat/Equipment $75,000.00 Low
High Priority Total: $518,000.00
Medium Priority Total: $289,000.00
Low Priority Total: $301,000.00
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