Title
Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation for the Wellness Center Gym and Police Memorial Wall (Ordinance S-50814)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation from the Phoenix Police Foundation up to $750,000 to build a Wellness Center Gym and up to $150,000 for a Police Memorial Wall within the new Phoenix Police Headquarters at 100 W. Washington St. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Wellness Center Gym
An central focus of the Police Department has been to support employee mental, physical and emotional health and wellness. This effort includes the development of a wellness center and gym to provide a space for both sworn and professional staff to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Through the support of the Police Foundation, the new wellness center will be integrated into the Employee Wellness Unit to help address the physical and mental demands encountered by law enforcement professionals. The donation from the Police Foundation will be used for the new space and equipment, which will be accessible to all Police Department staff.
Police Memorial Wall
To date, 45 police officers have been placed on the memorial wall due to a death in the line of duty. Currently, the Police Memorial wall is in the northeast corner of the Chief’s conference room. The new Police Headquarters at 100 West Washington St. provides an opportunity for the Police Department to build a memorial that is more accessible to families and the public. With the support of from the Police Foundation, the wall will be placed in the atrium area of the 100 West Washington St. lobby. This location will allow guests to visit the memorial without making an appointment or requiring additional access into the facility.
The Phoenix Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation is committed to addressing unmet capital needs of the Police Department, providing financial assistance in crisis situations, and recognizing those who protect our community.
Financial Impact
The creation of the Wellness Center gym will have an anticipated cost of $750,000 and Police Memorial Wall will have an anticipated to cost $150,000. The Phoenix Police Foundation is raising funds pending approval by the City Council.
Location
100 W. Washington St.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.