Consent 1.L.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/13/2020
- TITLE
- Acceptance of Donations to the Billings Police Department K-9 Program
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The Billings Police Department wishes to accept donations 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 donations for the K-9 program:
An anonymous donor wishes to donate $15,000, Phillips 66 $1,000, and Scheels $10,000. 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 donations to the K-9 fund in the amount of $26,000 to the Billings Police Department; or
- Not accept the donations in the amount of $26,000 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.