Consent 1.G.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/22/2011
- TITLE
- Acceptance of $1,000 Donation from the Yellowstone County DUI Task Force
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The Yellowstone County DUI Task Force wishes to donate $1,000 to the Billings Police Department to purchase two new Intoxilyzer I-300's to be used by officers for the purpose of investigating alcohol related crimes. Council policy requires that any donation of more than $500 to the City must be approved by the City Council. A donation verification form has been signed and will be forwarded to the City Clerk. City Council is being asked to accept the $1,000 donation from the Yellowstone County DUI Task Force.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may:
- Accept the $1,000 donation from the Yellowstone County DUI Task Force; or
- Not accept the $1,000 donation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The donation from the Yellowstone County DUI Task Force will allow the The Police Department to purchase two new Intoxilyzer I-300's thus improving efficiency for the Department.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the $1,000 donation from the Yellowstone County DUI Task Force to purchase two Intoxilyzer I-300's.
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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