HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-109, Approving Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for Continued Participation in the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force
Resolution No. 2026-109
Approving Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for Continued
Participation in the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force
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 or any similar powers; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
established the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force (MNFCTF) to cooperatively investigate and
prosecute identity theft and related financial crimes; and
Whereas, identity theft and financial crimes can have a significant impact on the financial stability
of residents and businesses in the City of Fridley; and
Whereas, identity theft and financial crimes perpetrated against residents and businesses in the
City of Fridley are often connected to individuals operating beyond the borders of the City; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley, on behalf of its Police Department, desires to continue its Joint
Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension, to continue its participation in MNFCTF.
Now, therefore be it resolved, by the City Council of Fridley, Minnesota as follows:
1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement by and between the State of Minnesota
acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of
Fridley on behalf of its Police Department, is hereby approved.
2. That the Director of Public Safety, Ryan George, or his designee, is designated the Authorized
Representative for the Police Department. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to
sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota
to maintain the City's participation in the MNFCTF.
3. That Dave Ostwald, the Mayor for the City of Fridley, and Melissa Moore, the City Clerk, are
authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 28th day of September,
2026.
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Dave Ostwald - Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore -- City Clerk