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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force Joint Powers Agreement DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Anthony S. Paetznick, Director of Public Safety CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report ___ Comments attached ___ Recommendation: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for Participation in the Financial Crimes Task Force (MNFCTF) Legislative History: 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. The JPA has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Financial Impact: New Brighton Public Safety will be fully reimbursed by the State of Minnesota for pre-approved overtime shifts associated with MNFCTF operations. Explanation: MN BCA established the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force (MNFCTF) to cooperatively investigate and prosecute identity theft and related financial crimes. The MNFCTF has a three-pronged approach consisting of prevention, education and enforcement to combat financial crimes. Although these crimes can have a significant impact on the financial security of New Brighton residents and businesses, the perpetrators are often operating beyond our jurisdictional borders. The MNFCTF relies upon the combined efforts of local and state resources to fully identify the victims of these cases, recover their assets when possible, and hold the perpetrators responsible. ________________________ Anthony S. Paetznick Director of Public Safety Attachments: • Joint Powers Agreement Agenda Section: Consent Report Date: 05/04/2022 Council Meeting Date: 05/10/2022