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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 20886: CRIME STOPPERS DONATION BY GOLDEN PASS LNG ON BEHALF OF COPA City of •4/4) U 1'! 1'(Il f[ Texas www.PortArthurTx.gov 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" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 01100, City of 44 ort 1'11;111' www.PortArthurTx.gov 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 5/31/19 mf 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