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Donation from Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation for Vehicles (Ordinance S-50941)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of two new full-size trucks collectively valued at approximately $80,000 from the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation. These new trucks will be used exclusively by the Phoenix Police Department reserve officers. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this donation. If not approved, the donation will be declined.
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Summary
The donation is for the purchase of two full-sized Ford trucks, at a discounted price, that will be used exclusively by the Department's reserve officers working within Drug Enforcement Bureau and the Violent Crimes Bureau. In Fiscal Year 2022-23, Phoenix reserve police officers donated more than 42,000 hours of sworn police services.
The Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was founded in 2007. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide equipment to the Phoenix Police Department’s Reserve Division, which cannot be provided by the regular City budget.
Financial Impact
These trucks will each come with a new vehicle warranty. Costs to the City will include standard operating and maintenance expenses. Funds for these expenditures are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.