Consent 1.E.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/27/2015
- TITLE
- Accept Donation In the Amount of $50,000 from Phillips 66
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Phillips 66 wants to donate $50,000 to the Billings Police Department to construct a Firearms Training Center. The training center will be a multi-use facility used by the Department's firearms, patrol rifle, and SWAT team as well as other divisions as needed. The training center will be located at the newly acquired firearms range and will also provide shelter during inclement weather.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may:
- Approve the donation in the amount of $50,000 from Phillips 66; or
- Not Approve the donation in the amount of $50,000 from Phillips 66. The Department would seek other donated or City funding for the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact if the Council accepts the donation.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the donation from Phillips 66 in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).