Item Coversheet
TO:Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
FROM:Jim Constantineau, Deputy Chief of Police
SUBJECT:

Joint Powers Agreement for Pharmaceutical Drug Disposal Program - Police

DATE:

March 20, 2023

INTRODUCTION
The Dakota County Drug Task Force (DCDTF) is in the process of renewing the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the City of Farmington for the Pharmaceutical Drug Disposal program.
DISCUSSION

On June 4, 2012, the City of Farmington entered into a JPA with the DCDTF to provide a location for residents to drop off unused or unwanted pharmaceuticals for disposal. Under the JPA , a secure receptacle was placed in the lobby of the police department.  All items that are collected are weighed, stored and then destroyed by the DCDTF.

 

The new JPA would run through December 31, 2026.

BUDGET IMPACT
There are no additional costs associated with this program.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Dakota County Drug Task Force for the Pharmaceutical Drug Disposal Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
TypeDescription
Backup MaterialJPA Renewal