Consent 1.F.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/10/2018
- TITLE
- Acceptance of Donation to the Billings Police Department
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The Billings Police Department wishes to accept a donation in excess of $500. Council policy requires that any donation of more than $500 must be approved by the City Council. City Council is being asked to accept the following donation.
An anonymous donor wishes to donate $15,000 to the K-9 program. Police canines are essential to law enforcement in detecting drugs and the apprehension of criminals. The police canines are also critical to minimize officer risk.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may:
- Accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $15,000 to the Billings Police Department; or
- Not accept the donation in the amount of $15,000 to the Billings Police Department.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the donation as described above.