HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 12124:WAL-MART DONATIONMEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Re:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Col. Mark Blanton
March 24, 2003
Donation to Port Arthur Police Department
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council adopt proposed resolution No. 12124,
authorizing the City of Port Arthur Police Department to accept a donation
of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) to be used by the
Department's Beat Coordinator's Office to purchase surveillance equipment.
BACKGROUND:
Dustin Creager of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has worked closely ;vith this
department and knows of the continuing needs for updated equipment. In a
continuing effort to play a role in our community, Wal~Mart Stores, Inc.
wishes to provide this donation to purchase the needed equipment.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Acceptance of this recommendation will be beneficial to the Port Arthur
Police Department and ;vill save the Department S 1,200 for the purchase of
surveillance equipment.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Acceptance of this recommendation will have no effect on staffing levels.
SUMMARY:
I recommend that the City Council adopt proposed Resolution No. 12124,
authorizing the Police Department to accept the donation for the Beat
Coordinator's Office.
P.R. No. 12124
03/23/03 M.B.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO ACCEPT
A DONATION OF ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS (1,200)
DONATED BY WAL MART STORES, INC. TO BE USED BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S BEAT COORDINATOR'S OFFICE TO PURCHASE
SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS. Dustin Creager, on behalf of Wal Mart Stores, Inc. wishes to donate
one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) to the City of Port Arthur to be used by the
Police Department's Beat Coordinator's Office to purchase surveillance equipment.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur desires to accept this donation from Wal
Mart Stores, Inc.. to be used by the Police Department's Beat Coordinator's Office;
NO~V THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the City Council acting on behalf of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, does
hereby accept the One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200) for the Police
Department's Beat Coordinator's Office and hereby thanks Wal Mart Stores. Inc. for
their donation.
THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of thee
City Council.
READ. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this
day of ,2003
at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following vote:
Mayor AYES:
NOES:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager