4.6 SR 05-20-2024City of
Elk -
River
To
City Council
Meeting Date
May 20, 2024
Item Description
Resolution 24-25: Allocation of 2023 MN Public
Safety Aid
Request for Action
Item Number
4.6
Prepared By
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by:
Lori Stich
Cal Portner
Darren McKernan
Joe Libor Jr.
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, a resolution allocating Minnesota Public Aid for the purchase of stated state -approved
expenditures.
Background/Discussion
The 2023 Minnesota State Legislature allocated one-time Public Safety Aid to municipalities for specified uses.
The City of Elk River received $1,145,601 of the $300 million in funds, which have no sunset for use.
The Council discussed the aid and purchases recommended by the police and fire chiefs. At the May 6, 2024,
Regular Council Meeting, the Council expressed a consensus to split the funds evenly between the police and
fire departments.
Financial Impact
This is a one-time state aid. Staff has identified items that are one-time purchases that will not impact future
budgets.
Mission/Policy/Goal
The EII< River Mission
Attachments
I. MNDOR 2023 Public Safety Aid
2. MN Public Safety Grant PD Expenditure Options
3. MN Public Safety Grant FD Expenditure Options
4. Resolution MN Public Safety Aid
The Elk River Vision
A avelcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community p p W E R E U A T
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
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flF REVENUE Last Updated September 26, 2023
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 find 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 Certification
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 fire, 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 fire fund if the county, tribal government, or
local unit received Iolice 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.
o "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.
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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 ear
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
■ Fire Admin Remodel:
■ Admin/Planning/Department Vision/Studies:
o Standards of Coverage Study
o Staffing & Operations
o Strategic Plan
■ Training:
o Live Burn Trailer
o Lion Fire Attack System
o Roof Prop
o Salvage/Overhaul Prop
o Maze wall system
■ Operations/CIP items:
o Battery Powered Extrication Tools
o Knox box system upgrade
■ Fire Marshal/Risk Reduction:
o Replace Safe Escape House
Other Operations:
o Drone
o Water Rescue Boat/Equipment
High Priority Total:
Medium Priority Total:
Low Priority Total:
Priority
$150,000 High
$75,000 High
$218,000.00
High
$75,000.00
High
$90,000.00
Medium
15,000.00
Medium
$21,000.00
Medium
$108,000.00 Medium
$55,000.00 Medium
$190,000.00 Low
$36,000.00 Low
$75,000.00 Low
$518,000.00
$289,000.00
$301,000.00
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City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 24-
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River approving
expenditures of Minnesota Public Safety Aid
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River received an allocation of Public Safety Aid in the
amount of $1,145,601; and
WHEREAS, the police and fire departments have identified purchases for use of the
funds; and
WHEREAS, the following purchases are requested:
Police
Ballistic helmets (32)
$15,000
Rifle -rated Bunkers (2)
$24,000
Vector Solutions Software
$3,131
Speed signs (6)
$33,000
TZD Public Safety Grant
$14,000-20,000
Fire
Fire Administration Remodel
$150,000
Coverage Study/Strategic Plan $75,000
Live Burn Trailer
$200,000
LION Fire Simulator
$65,000
Fire Training props
$39,000
Extrication Tools
$25,000
Drone Program
$12,000
Remaining fire funds to offset
upgrading Knox Box Key system in CIP
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: To approve the listed expenditures (approximate amounts).
Passed and adopted this 20th day of May 2024.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
P0WEBEU 0Y
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