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REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Ci Council 3.5. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent ul 21, 2008 effre A. Beahen, Chief of Police Item Description Reviewed by Joint Powers Agreement for Public Safety Services for Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator Republican National Convention Reviewed by Action Requested The City of Saint Paul has requested assistance during the Republican National Convention being held in Minnesota September 1 through September 4, 2008. Over 4,000 officers are needed to patrol and staff this event, and over 1,000 of those positions still need to be filled. I have attached the Joint Powers Agreement that has been prepared for all the jurisdictions who are taking part in this event, and I am requesting your approval in supporting the request by Saint Paul fox by allowing our officers to take part in this important detail. Background/Discussion National events like this are very rare. The need to request additional officers is well known by everyone, as St. Paul has approximately 600 officers; not near the number to provide the security levels needed at an event of this magnitude. Our officers would not be directly involved in crowd control or disturbances, but would see positions along transportation routes, hotel locations, and other posts associated with the convention itself. St. Paul, Ramsey County, and Minneapolis PD will be providing the fast response teams to deal with disturbances and protests. The more important piece of this agreement is the slim but possible potential that protestors or subversive groups will be active in areas outside the convention itself. They protested at a munition plant in Anoka last week, they have targeted medical facilities in many suburban areas, and intelligence reports have told us that corporations such as GRE and Cargill are likely to see activity during this four day period. The JPA insures a reciprocal response. Should we need the help it will be available and provided. Financial Impact All costs incurred by the City of Elk River will be reimbursed 100% through the JPA. All officers will be paid at their overtime rate, including those who might be detailed to this event while on-duty earning regular pay. Attachments ^ Letter from St. Paul Assistant Chief Bostrom ^ Joint Powers Agreement S:\Council\Police\2008\Republican Conv JPA.doc