Consent 1.E.
City Council Regular Business Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 11/09/2026
- TITLE
- Acceptance of Donation from Scheels in the Amount of $5,000 to the Billings Police Department K9 Unit
- PRESENTED BY:
- Shawn Mayo
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
No
Legal Review:
No
Project Number:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council accept a donation from Scheels in the amount of $5,000 to be used to support the K9 program to include training, equipment purchases, and the ongoing maintenance and care of Police K9's.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council policy requires Council approval of donations exceeding $500. Billings Scheels has donated $5,000 to the Billings Police Department's K9 program. The donation will help fund training, equipment purchases, and the ongoing maintenance and care of Police K9's.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
The Billings Police Department’s K9 team relies on specialized training, equipment, and ongoing care to support its operations. The $5,000 donation from Scheels will help cover expenses associated with training, equipment purchases, and the maintenance and care of the dogs, supporting the continued effectiveness and well-being of the K9 team.
FISCAL EFFECTS
There is no impact to the General Fund.
STAKEHOLDERS
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may:
- Approve the donation to the Billings Police Department K9 Unit in the amount of $5,000 or;
- Disapprove the donation to the Billings Police Department K9 Unit in the amount of $5,000 and provide further direction to staff.