Title
Contribution from Sanderson Ford for Virtual Block Watch Program (Ordinance S-46939)
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 $31,780 for the Police Department's Virtual Block Watch (VBW) program.
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Summary
In 2017, the Police Department launched the VBW program as a new tool to enhance criminal investigations through community participation. This program enables Phoenix residents and businesses to voluntarily register their closed-circuit television (CCTV) and Internet Protocol (IP) security cameras with the City of Phoenix VBW database. If criminal activity is captured by participants' cameras, the footage may assist the Police Department in solving crimes and insignificantly reducing investigative time.
Sanderson Ford has offered to sponsor the department's VBW program by contributing the use of a new 2020 Ford Mustang, with an estimated value of $31,780. If this contribution is approved, the vehicle will be wrapped with approved Phoenix Police Department VBW program graphics and messaging, as well as Sanderson Ford logos. The VBW vehicle will be driven, displayed and featured throughout the City by the VBW coordinator during the normal course of business and presentations. The VBW coordinator will feature the vehicle at various community events to provide a professional and constant visualization as a subject matter expert while promoting the VBW program. In addition, the VBW program coordinator will also attempt to appear at 20 designated Sanderson Ford events with the vehicle to publicly recognize the sponsorship and to advertise the VBW program.
Contract Term
One year beginning on or about Sept. 16, 2020.
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.
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Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.