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Ordinance in the Amount of $1,000 for Wal-Mart Police Community Outreach in D3 FY18
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Department: Police
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Chief Scott, 373-2085
Contact 2 and Phone: Stephanie Moore, 373-2352
PURPOSE:
Through their Local Giving Program, Wal-Mart stores, Sam's Clubs and Logistics facilities support the needs of their communities by providing grants to local organizations. The Wal-Mart Foundation has awarded the Greensboro Police Department a grant of $1,000 for community outreach efforts with youth, adults and senior residents in Police Patrol District 3. City Council approval of the budget ordinance is requested to accept these grant funds.
BACKGROUND:
The GPD’s Office of Community Engagement is tasked with expanding efforts to better engage with all of the city's residents, business owners, and visitors to build better relationships with police officers and reduce crime.
Public safety affects all of our citizens and is a priority for the City Council and the Greensboro Police Department. Walmart is also committed to partnering with law enforcement and public safety organizations to build stronger, safer communities across the nation.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Wal-Mart Foundation via the Local Giving Program has awarded a grant to GPD’s Community Outreach in Police Patrol District 3 $1,000. Requested funds will be used to support community outreach efforts with youth, adults and senior residents. Activities will include special events with the community, give away items, and general outreach to enhance police-community relationships. The funds will be housed in account #220-3546-02.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is requested the City Council adopt the attached budget ordinance for a Wal-Mart Foundation Local Giving Program Grant in the amount of $1,000 for the GPD’s Community Outreach in D3 FY 18.