SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a donation agreement between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation, and the Explorer Program Post 468, the donee, to provide a donation in the amount $12,590.00 to the donee. This funding will be used towards expenses needed to fully equip and prepare the Explorer Program Post 468 explorers to assist the Laredo community during public events and represent the City of Laredo at area and state competitions. Funding will be available in General Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The revenues for this donation were initially generated through registration fees from the 5K run during police week and deposited into the City of Laredo general fund-special events/registration fees account. Through the terms of this Agreement, the City desires to contribute $12,590.00 as a donation to the Explorer Program Post 468 for the purchase of essential equipment and uniforms needed to engage in community events and participate in area/state competitions.
The Explorer Program Post 468 is a not for profit organization with a mission and purpose of preparing and developing youth in the Laredo community interested in a law enforcement career to high ethical, moral, and professional standards. The program offers young adults a personal awareness of the criminal justice system through training practical experiences, competitions and other activities. Additionally, the program promotes personal growth through career development, respect for the rule of law, physical fitness, good citizenship, and patriotism.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends the approval of this Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: General Fund - PD
Account #: 101-2310-524-7301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contribution payment will be available in the Police Department General Fund.