TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Regarding Reimbursement of Overtime Salary Costs
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Police Department partners with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to mitigate violent crime in the community. The mission of ATF is to protect communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, illegal use of storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.
The City of Joliet seeks to extend this partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that establishes the procedures and responsibilities for both the Joliet Police Department and ATF and for the reimbursement of certain overtime and other pre-approved expenses. The Public Safety Committee will review this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration recommends the Mayor and the City Council approve the attached resolution that authorizes the Chief of Police to enter a MOU with ATF.
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