In the contract, the health department is listed as one of the departments in charge of operations.
Author: David Griswold
Updated: 4:33 PM CDT June 22, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS — The contract Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey approved with Agape Movement that was criticized by the city council mentions pandemic-related "impacts" and "hardships" in and around George Floyd Square, however, it's one of many goals listed.
Members of the Minneapolis City Council called attention to the contract last week during a council meeting, accusing the mayor of misusing his emergency powers to approve the $359,000 contract without the council's approval.
Got a copy of the city's $359,000 contract with Agape to reopen George Floyd Square. The mayor spent the money without council approval, through a COVID emergency rule, which was heavily criticized by some.