Title
Authorization to Accept Contribution from Sanderson Ford for Virtual Block Watch Program (Ordinance S-44198)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a contribution from Sanderson Ford consisting of the use of a new Ford vehicle with an estimated value of $32,800 for the Virtual Block Watch (VBW) Program.
Report
Summary
The VBW program was launched by the Police Department in early 2017. It is a contemporary crime prevention and investigation program allowing businesses and residents to voluntarily register their Closed Circuit Television security cameras with the department. When a crime occurs in the vicinity of a registered camera, investigators can retrieve the recorded footage to significantly reduce the amount of time dedicated to investigating the crime.
Sanderson Ford has offered to contribute the use of a 2017 Ford Explorer with an estimated value of $32,800 and will wrap the vehicle with approved Phoenix Police Department VBW program graphics and messaging as well as Sanderson Ford Logos. The vehicle will be driven and displayed throughout the City during the normal course of business and will be featured at various community events to provide a professional and constant visualization while promoting the VBW program. The VBW coordinator will also attempt to appear at 20 designated Sanderson Ford events over the course of the year with the vehicle to publicly recognize the sponsorship and to advertise the VBW program.
Contract Term
One year beginning on or about Jan. 1, 2018.
Financial Impact
Costs to the City will include expenditures for fuel to operate the vehicle, and insurance against liability and property damage. Funds for these expenses are available in the Police Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved at the Dec. 13, 2017 Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.