Explanation
BACKGROUND: An appropriation is needed for the Target Law Enforcement Grant for the purchase of external camera flashes for crime scene photo documentation and the purchase of ultra-violet pens for property identification marking. The Target Stores Law Enforcement Grant Program (LEGP) funds equipment, training, and programs that enhance community safeness. The LEGP also supports Target's and law enforcement's efforts to provide safe environments for guests and team members, eliminate theft and fraud in the retail community, and reduce crime in the neighborhoods where guests and team members live and work.
Sgt. Richard Curry, of the CPD Property Crimes Bureau, is in receipt of the $2,000 from Target by way of gift cards. In exchange, Sgt. Curry will write a personal check to the City of Columbus Treasurer in the amount of the $2,000 which will be deposited into the established grant fund for appropriation and use. Items to be purchased will be bid out, and therefore cannot simply be purchased from Target using the gift cards provided.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is needed to acquire the grant funded items as soon as possible for their use by Division personnel.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation of grant funds in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Target Law Enforcement Grant Program (LEGP).
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To authorize the appropriation of $2,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of a Private Grant Account to the Division of Police for the acquisition of external camera flashes for crime scene photo documentation and ultra-violet pens for property identification marking; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Target Law Enforcement Grant account has funding for the purchase of external camera flashes for crime scene photo documentation and ultra-violet pens for property identification marking; and
WHEREAS, these funds need to be made available for the purchasing process...
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