Resolution Approving State of MN Joint Powers Agreements with City of Ramsey on Behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department

The City of Ramsey is required to have an agreement with the MN Department of Public Safety (DPS) that allows the Ramsey Police Department access to the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network and access to other repositories of data that benefit the department. The Ramsey Police Department uses these information systems on a daily basis to perform basic duties.

 

The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of Ramsey on behalf of the Ramsey Police Department.  By law, (M.S.S. 471.59), the JPA is required to receive approval from the City Council.  Attached to this case you will find a copy of the JPA and a resolution for your approval. 

Staff recommends the approval of the attached resolution.

Motion to adopt Resolution #11-03-XXX authorizing the City of Ramsey to enter into a JPA with the MN DPS to provide Criminal Justice Communications Network connections and other repositories of data that is beneficial to the Ramsey Police Department.