Title
Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation (Ordinance S-47226)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation from the Phoenix Police Foundation valued at approximately $25,000 to support the Phoenix Police Activities League (PAL). Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix PAL program brings police officers and at-risk youth in the community together through sports and school-related activities. PAL teaches youth the importance of integrity, respect, discipline, self-esteem, leadership, teamwork and other valuable life skills that breed success. While engagement efforts have been limited due to the pandemic, under normal circumstances, the PAL program is actively involved in basketball and baseball leagues, hiking programs, handball, football and the mentoring of students. This donation consists of basketball equipment to support the PAL basketball league, baseball equipment to support the PAL little league, a storage shed to house the sports equipment and miscellaneous supplies that will support the PAL program.
The Phoenix Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation is committed to addressing unmet capital needs of the Phoenix Police Department, providing financial assistance in crisis situations and recognizing those who protect our community.
Financial Impact
There is no cost to the City.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee at the Dec. 9, 2020 meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.