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To: Mayor, Gary. H. Katica & Commission
From: JP Murphy
Date: 3/16/2018
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Consideration of donation for new police radios
Summary:
A resident, through BCF would like to donate $20,000 for new police radios if the town will match their contribution.
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Previous Commission Action: The Commission previously accepted a gift of $10,000 towards police radios.
Background/Problem Discussion: Last year we were notified by our communications vendor that the portable radios were are currently utilizing will no longer be manufactured and parts for future repairs will no longer be available.
A resident has committed to donating twenty thousand ($20, 000) dollars through the Belleair Community Foundation (BCF) to the police department for the purchase of updated portable radios if the Town will match this amount.
Expenditure Challenges: $20,000 of CERF funding
Financial Implications: $40,000 of future Capital Expense for radio purchases
Recommendation: I recommend approval.
Proposed Motion: I move approval to match the $20,000 donation by appropriating Capital Equipment Replacement Funds for the purchase of new police radios.