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Ordinance in the Amount of $12,500 Appropriating State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget for the Greensboro Police Foundation Donation FY 15
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Department: Police
Council District: Citywide
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Captain GM Richey, 373-2255
Contact 2 and Phone: Interim Chief A Holder, 373-2450
PURPOSE:
The Greensboro Police Foundation is a non-profit entity that works to support the needs of the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) when funding falls short. The Greensboro Police Foundation wishes to donate $12,500 to GPD so the department may purchase software for its Criminal Investigations Division. A budget ordinance needs to be approved by City Council in order to accept these funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro Police Foundation is designed to promote excellence in the police department by providing resources not otherwise available from traditional sources. Furthermore, the foundation hopes to support programs, initiatives and projects that are strategically focused to complement the department's policing strategies. The Foundation will provide grants and donations such as this to purchase equipment, provide specialized training, encourage professional development, recognize employee valor, promote wellness, engage consultants and perform independent studies and program evaluations.
The Police Department wishes to purchase additional software for its Criminal Investigations Division to assist in the follow up and investigation of criminal activity.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Greensboro Police Foundation wishes to donate $12,500 to be used by the Greensboro Police Department to purchase additional software for its Criminal Investigations Division. A budget ordinance is required to appropriate these funds. The funds will be house in account # 220-3565-01. If the service is continued beyond one year, it will be financed through police general funds.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is requested that the City Council adopt the budget ordinance establishing funding in the amount of $12,500 to be used by the Greensboro Police Department to enter into a one year contract for software.