Title
Donation from Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation for Motorcycles (Ordinance S-48034)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of two motorcycles from the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation, collectively valued at approximately $58,000. These new motorcycles will be used exclusively by the department's motorcycle certified reserve officers. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The donated vehicles consist of two motorcycles outfitted with standard police equipment that will be used exclusively by the department's reserve officers in responding to calls for service, providing additional uniformed patrol, and in delivering other police services to the Phoenix community. In fiscal year 2020-21, Phoenix reserve police officers donated more than 39,000 hours of sworn police services, valued in excess of $3 million.
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 motorcycles 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.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval by the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee on Oct. 13, 2021, by a vote of 4-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Police Department.