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City of Elk - Request for Action River O. To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.5 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent September 16, 2013 Bob Kluntz, Police Captain Item Description Reviewed by Joint Powers Agreement with the Bureau Criminal Cal Portner, City Administrator Apprehension for the MN Internet Crimes Against Reviewed by Children Taskforce Action Requested Adopt by resolution a State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement OPA) and designating the legal authority for signing contracts. Background/Discussion The Police Department has had an ongoing relationship with the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (MICAC) for several years. The MICAC is funded through a federal grant,which is administered through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. As a member of this Taskforce,the Elk River Police Department works with the bureau and other member agencies to help prevent and investigate crimes where children are victimized over the Internet; including child pornography and solicitation for sex. By having this agreement,the Taskforce is able to offer free training to our staff and offers investigative assistance with these often complex cases. In return the department has a detective assigned as a liaison to the Taskforce,and that person aids in starting initial case investigations when the jurisdiction is not yet known. Previously the renewal occurred on an annual basis. The state is requesting that with this renewal the JPA will remain in effect for a period of three years. In the resolution the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement. The Police Chief, or his successor,is designated to sign any subsequent amendments to the Agreement in order to maintain the city's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State. Financial Impact This agreement has a positive financial impact for the city as it allows for a staff member to attend free training sessions,which normally would cost hundreds of dollars. Attachments • Letter dated August 7, 2013, from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. • A copy of the Joint Powers Agreement for the MICAC. • Resolution approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Elk River on behalf of its Police Department and designating the legal authority for signing contracts. P a w E R E U 6 Y NaA f RE]