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Item 1.F.
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| City Council Regular | |
| Date: | 05/13/2024 |
| Title: | Acceptance of Donation from Billings Community Foundation in the Amount of $20,000 to Support The SWAT Medic Program |
| Presented by: | Rich St. John, Police Chief |
| Department: | Police |
| Presentation: | No |
| Legal Review: | Not Applicable |
| Project Number: | N/A |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council accept the donation from Billings Community Foundation the amount of $20,000 to support the SWAT Medic program.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
Council policy requires that any donation greater than $500 must be approved by the City Council. Billings Community Foundation wishes to donate $20,000 to the Billings Police Department to support the SWAT Medic program. Donated funds will be used to purchase tactical vests, gear belts, helmets, medic packs and other medical gear.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may:
- Approve the donation to the Billings Police Department in the amount of $20,000 or;
- Disapprove the donation to the Billings Police Department in the amount of $20,000 and provide further direction to staff.
FISCAL EFFECTS
There is no impact to the General Fund.