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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: September 16, 2025
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police
RE: PR 24528—Grant/Donation from Concerned Citizens of Griffing Park(CCOGP)
in the amount of$1800.00. Funding to be allocated in the Police Department
Donations/Contributions account#001-17-000-4730-00-00-000.
Introduction:
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval to accept a donation in
the amount of$1,800.00 from the Concerned Citizens of Griffing Park(CCOGP).
Background:
The Concerned Citizens of Griffing Park have generously offered to provide financial support
to the City of Port Arthur Police Department in the form of a donation totaling$1,800.00. The
funds will be designated for community engagement initiatives.
This contribution reflects the ongoing partnership between the City and the Griffing Park
community and will enhance public safety services and strengthen community relations.
Budget Impact:
The donated funds in the amount of$1,800.00 will be deposited into the City's designated
account for Police Department Donations/Contributions Account No. 001-17-000-4730-00-
00-000, and expended in accordance with City financial policies. No matching funds are
required.
"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
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City of
Port Arthur to accept the donation from the Concerned Citizens of Griffing Park(CCOGP) in
the amount of$1,800.00.
"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. 24528
9/16/25 JLH-TNR
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION
FROM THE CONCERNED CITIZENS OF GRIFFING PARK IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1800.00 FUNDING TO BE ALLOCATED IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT CONTRIBUTIONS-DONATIONS ACCOUNT 001-17-000-
4730-00-00-000.
WHEREAS, the Concerned Citizens of Griffing Park have generously offered to donate
the sum of($1,800.00)to the City of Port Arthur Police Department,with the funds designated for
community engagement initiatives as set forth in Exhibit"A"; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur recognizes the value of
community partnerships and deeply appreciates the contributions of neighborhood organizations
that actively support public safety and community engagement efforts; and,
WHEREAS, this contribution exemplifies the ongoing partnership between the City and
the Griffing Park community, enhancing public safety services and strengthening trust and
collaboration between residents and the Police Department; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Port Arthur Police Department will utilize these donated funds to
further its community-based initiatives and improve services provided to the residents of Port
Arthur;
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to accept,
on behalf of the City, the donation in the amount of$1,800.00 from the Concerned Citizens of
Griffing Park, and to allocate said funds to Police Department Donations/Contributions Account
No. 001-17-000-4730-00-00-000.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes
of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of October, A.D., 2025, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
P.R. No. 24528
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NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED RM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADM ISTRATION:
Ronald B rt , , City Manager
Timo i o, Chief of Police
APPROVED FOR FINANCES:
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Lynda Boswell, inancial Director
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EXHIBIT 44 ,,
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Fw: [NON-CoPA] CCOGP Donation to PAPD
From Timothy Duriso <timothy.duriso@portarthurtx.gov>
Date Mon 10/6/2025 3:48 PM
To Toria Rotibi <toria.rotibi@portarthurtx.gov>
Cc Jermey Houston <jermey.houston@portarthurtx.gov>; Roxann Cotroneo <roxann.cotroneo@portarthurtx.gov>
From:jholton3@gt.rr.com <jholton3@gt.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, October 6, 2025 3:16 PM
To:Timothy Duriso<timothy.duriso@portarthurtx.gov>
Cc: Linda Baker<Linda@ADVANNOVA.com>; 'michelle Singletary' <misingletary@live.com>
Subject: [NON-CoPA] CCOGP Donation to PAPD
Chief Duriso,
The membership of Griffing Park Neighborhood Watch has voted to make a donation
in the amount of $1800. to the Port Arthur Police Department to be used for the
purchase of camera equipment. This camera equipment is to be used at the discretion
of the department to protect and serve the residents of the city of Port Arthur.
It is our honor to make this presentation at the October meeting, Monday the 13th at
6pm.
Best regards,
Jody P Holton
President, Griffing Park Neighborhood Watch