HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-075 (Participation By Stillwater Police Department In Minnesota Law Enforcement Support Office Program)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-075
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION BY THE
STILLWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE MINNESOTA LAW
ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT OFFICE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has authorized in the National Defense
Authorization Act the transfer of excess Department of Defense property to municipal, county and
state law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, this initiative, known as the Minnesota Law Enforcement Support Office
Program ("LESO") or "1033 Program," allows local law enforcement agencies to obtain, at little
or no cost, surplus Department of Defense property, including vehicles, weapons, and other
equipment originally intended for use by the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, participation in the Minnesota LESO program allows municipal law
enforcement agencies to obtain property they might not otherwise be able to afford in order to
enhance community preparedness, response and resiliency; and
WHEREAS, although this property is provided through the Minnesota LESO program at
no cost to municipal law enforcement agencies, these entities are responsible for the costs
associated with delivery, maintenance, and upkeep of the property, and for specialized training on
the operation of any acquired property; and
WHEREAS, the Stillwater Police Department has a need for additional and specialized
equipment for law enforcement officers and agrees that all items obtained must have a direct
application to the Police Department's public safety mission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Stillwater
does hereby acknowledge, support and authorize the Stillwater Police Department's participation
in the Minnesota LESO program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Stillwater Police
Chief to execute any documents necessary for participation in the Minnesota LESO program.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 17th day of May, 2022.
CITY OF STILLWATER
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTES
Beth Wolf, City Clerk