HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-06, Approving an Agreement Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for Participation in the Violent Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU)
Resolution No. 2026-06
Approving an Agreement Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota Department of
Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for Participation in the Violent
Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU)
Whereas, Minnesota Statute § 471.59 allows two or more governmental units, by agreement
entered into through action of their governing bodies, to jointly or cooperatively exercise any
power common to the contracting parties; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) has maintained a partnership with the Minnesota Department
of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) since early 2022, with a dedicated
detective assigned to the BCA Violent Crime Work Group; and
Whereas, the BCA has established the Violent Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU) to prevent,
investigate, and prosecute violent crimes, including murder, assaults, illicit drug and firearms
trafficking, carjacking, and other violent crimes; and
Whereas, the City wishes to renew its partnership with the BCA under the updated VCRU
framework; and
Whereas, under this three-year Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), the BCA will fully reimburse the
City for the salary and fringe benefits of the assigned detective, reimburse overtime costs up to
$21,000 per fiscal year, and provide necessary equipment; and
Whereas, the JPA has been reviewed and is ready for execution.
Now, therefore, it be resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
renewal of the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau
of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for continued participation in the Violent Crime Reduction Unit
(VCRU), and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the
City.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk