I. RECOMMENDATION:
Request Council adopt Resolution No.3987 of Unanticipated revenue form the Coalinga PD K-9 Foundation, to fund half the years operational costs for the police K-9 unit.
II. BACKGROUND:
In May of 2018, the Coalinga PD K-9 Supporters were formed with the idea of raising funds from donations from the community to support and fund a police K-9 Unit for the Coalinga Police Department.
III. DISCUSSION:
The Coalinga Police Department is requesting the City accept a monetary donation of $6,000.00 from the Coalinga Police Department K-9 Foundation to fund half of the 20/21 fiscal years operational budget for the police department's K-9 Program.
The department plans on using this money to purchase Eli's food, veterinary services and any other equipment the unit may need during this fiscal year.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
The council can deny the request to receive the funds at which the Coalinga PD K9 Foundation.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
There would be a $6,000.00 increase to the Coalinga Police Department's K9 operational budget for expenses. | | |