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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21102: ACCEPT A DONATION FROM PAIG & PAWS - K-9 VEST & COLLARS M+11)IJr%y as i City of ; - 0, 1 l"1 11-11' 7e.ras www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: November 18. 2019 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council • Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager From: Timothy Duriso, Chief of Police RE: PR 21102—Accept a donation from PAIG & PAWS—K-9 vest& collars Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is for the City Council's acknowledgement of a donation of four (4) ballistic K-9 vest and four(4) K-9 collars from the Port Arthur Industrial Group and PAWS of Beaumont to the Police Department. Background: The Port Arthur Police Department yields a Police K-9 Program that includes trained patrol dogs that deploy daily along with their assigned police officer handlers. Safeguarding the lives of these specially trained canine patrol dogs by providing the dogs with ballistic protection and distinct collars is in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur. The Port Arthur Industrial Group, a strong supporter of the City of Port Arthur, recognizes the valuable support the Police K-9 program provides the police department and wishes to partner with PAWS of Beaumont in donating four(4)ballistic vests and four (4) K-9 collars to the program. Budget Impact: There is no budgetary impact in accepting this donation. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve the Police Department to acknowledge the donation of four(4)ballistic K-9 vest and four(4) K-9 collars from the Port Arthur Industrial Group and PAWS of Beaumont, 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. 21102 10-22-19 mjf RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF FOUR BALLISTIC K-9 VESTS AND FOUR K-9 COLLARS FROM THE PORT ARTHUR INDUSTRIAL GROUP AND PAWS OF BEAUMONT WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Police Department yields a Police K-9 program that includes trained patrol dogs that deploy daily along with their assigned police officer handlers; and WHEREAS, these patrol dogs complete lengthy training for drug detection, tracking missing persons and fleeing suspects , and protecting their human partners from attack; and WHEREAS, safeguarding the lives of these canine patrol dogs by providing the dogs with ballistic protection and distinct collars is in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur; and WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Industrial Group (PAIG) has proven to be a strong supporter of the City of Port Arthur; and WHEREAS, PAIG recognizes the valuable support the Police K-9 program provides the police department and has partnered with PAWS of Beaumont in donating four ballistic vests and four K-9 collars to the program. 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 the City Council authorizes the Police Department to accept the donation of four ballistic K-9 vests and four collars from the Port Arthur Industrial Group and PAWS of Beaumont . Section 3 . 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 : Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Val Tiz-no, City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ron Burton, City Manager Timothy Duriso, Chief of Police EXHIBIT A Port Arthur Industry and Community I r•adeis Advisory Group October 21, 2019 Tim Duriso Port Arthur Police Department 645 4th Street Port Arthur,Texas 77640 Dear Chief Duriso, The Port Arthur Industrial Group (PAIG) and its Community Advisory Group's mission is to improve the quality of life and health of Port Arthur residents by enhancing educational, employment and health care opportunities, improving the environment and by supporting community improvements and economic development. Over the past 18 years, Port Arthur Industrial Group has proven to be a strong supporter of the Port Arthur community though the Port Arthur Independent School District,job training and placement activities, community improvements, environmental initiatives and first responders. The Port Arthur Industrial Group would like to donate four ballistic dog vests and four collars to the K9s of the Port Arthur Police Department. The trained K9s offer valuable support to the Port Arthur Police Department and the vests provide protection for the dogs. The specialized gear will be purchased by PAWS of Beaumont. Sincerely, John Spell Site Manager, Flint Hills Resources PAIG Chairman PAWS Beaumont is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization located in Southeast Texas. A committed team of directors and volunteers who are passionate about animal rescue.We desire to share that passion with the public by encouraging the adoption of rescued animals, and by providing the resources necessary to ensure that each adoption can be a successful, lasting relationship between dog and family. PAWS of Beaumont operates with no paid staff and no donation goes to anything other than the dogs and their welfare.