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2018 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation Donation
Action
Action:
Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation in the amount of $255,000 for various Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department initiatives.
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Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Johnny Jennings, Police
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) often applies for grants to fund programs and expenses that support its approved operating budget.
§ The City has been awarded a donation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation, a non-profit and volunteer organization dedicated to strengthening CMPD services and promoting public safety within CMPD’s jurisdiction by raising private donations.
§ This donation will fund:
- A smartphone application that will allow residents to stay in better contact with CMPD and allow CMPD to more effectively inform, engage, and communicate with residents,
- Vehicle barriers to ensure pedestrian and officer safety during special events, and
- The continuation of Command College, a formalized leadership program for CMPD Command Staff.
§ The total amount of this donation is $255,000. This donation does not require the City to provide matching funds.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Grant Fund