I. RECOMMENDATION:
Request Council adopt Resolution No. 4028 of Unanticipated revenue form the Coalinga Police K-9 Foundation, to fund the K9 program for fiscal year 2021/22 for operational costs.
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 in the amount of $13,000.00 from the Coalinga Police K-9 Foundation to fund the k9 program for the next fiscal year.
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 $13,000.00 increase to the Coalinga Police Department's K9 operational budget for expenses. | | |