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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 31, 2019
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Rebecca Underhill, Interim City Manager
From: Timothy Duriso, Chief of Police
RE: PR 20886 -Crime Stoppers Donation by Golden Pass LNG on behalf of COPA
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's authorization and acceptance of a
donation made to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas on behalf of the City of Port Arthur by
Golden Pass LNG in the amount of$7,731.02.
Background:
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves Jefferson,
Orange and Hardin Counties whose mission is to assist law enforcement in getting criminals
off our streets and bringing justice to victims of crimes. Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas
has been operating with a volunteer board and a part-time administrator and needs paid staff
and dedicated space to manage the organization if it is to expand services and provide more
comprehensive support to area law enforcement and the communities they serve. The
organization proposed to each municipality and county within Jefferson, Orange and Hardin
counties to make an annual contribution toward Crime Stoppers' infrastructure in an amount
prorated per capita according to 2010 Census data to address needs associated with staff and
space. The pro-rated annual cost for participation determined based on Census data for the
City of Port Arthur is $7,731.02. Golden Pass LNG wishes to donate to Crime Stoppers of
Southeast Texas on behalf of the City of Port Arthur in the amount of$7,731.02 to cover said
pro-rated annual costs.
Budget Impact:
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Port Arthur.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve the acceptance of a donation made to Crime
Stoppers of Southeast Texas on behalf of the City of Port Arthur by Golden Pass LNG in the
amount of$7,731.02, as discussed and/or outline above.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 20886
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
DONATION FROM GOLDEN PASS LNG IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7 , 731 . 02 TO FACILITATE THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR' S
PARTICIPATION WITH CRIME STOPPERS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas is a 501 (c) (3)
non-profit organization that serves Jefferson, Orange and
Hardin Counties; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas
is to assist law enforcement in getting criminals off our
streets and bringing justice to victims of crimes; and
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas has been
operating with a volunteer board and a part-time
administrator; and
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas requires
additional staff and dedicated space to manage the
organization if it is to expand services and provide more
comprehensive support to area law enforcement and the
communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, the organization has proposed to each
municipality and county within Jefferson, Orange and Hardin
counties to make an annual contribution toward Crime Stoppers'
infrastructure in an amount prorated per capita according to
2010 Census data to address needs associated with staff and
space; and
WHEREAS, the pro-rated annual cost for participation
determined based on Census data for the City of Port Arthur is
$7, 731 . 02; and
WHEREAS, Golden Pass LNG wishes to make a donation on
behalf of the City of Port Arthur in the amount of $7, 731 . 02
to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1 . That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That pursuant to Chapter 51 of the Texas
Local Government Code the municipality may accept a donation
for the benefit of the citizens of Port Arthur as it pertains
to its crime prevention efforts and to facilitate the City' s
participation in the Crime Stoppers Program.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur hereby accepts the donation from Golden Pass LNG on
behalf of the City of Port Arthur.
Section 4 . That a copy of the Resolution shall be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A. D. , 2019, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Derrick Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Rebecca Underhill, Interim City Manager
Timothy Duriso, Chief of Police