TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Acceptance of the Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Grant in the Amount of $25,000 to Purchase Cool-Weather Jackets, Gear, and Accessories, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the acceptance of the Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Grant in the amount of $25,000 to purchase cool-weather jackets, gear, and accessories, and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute all funding documents after legal review.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the acceptance of the Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Grant in the amount of $25,000 to purchase cool-weather jackets, gear, and accessories, and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute all funding documents after legal review.
• Pros: This grant will provide funds to be used to purchase cool-weather jackets, gear, and accessories designed for Law Enforcement Officers to wear under their ballistic vests.
• Cons: There are no foreseeable cons to approving the acceptance of this grant.
Option 2: Deny the acceptance of the Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Grant in the amount of $25,000 to purchase cool-weather jackets, gear, and accessories.
• Pros: There are no foreseeable pros to denying the acceptance of this grant.
• Cons: Not accepting funds would result in cool-weather jackets, gear, and accessories not being purchased during this budget cycle.
Background Information
The Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation would like to donate $25,000 to the North Port Police Department for the purchase of cool-weather jackets, gear, and accessories for Law Enforcement Officers. This will enhance Officer safety and comfort during cold weather conditions while supporting operational readiness.
Funds will be disbursed by the granting agency for implementation of this project.
Strategic Plan
Safe Community
Financial Impact
Revenue account(s) are as follows: 001-0000-366.52-00
Expenditure account(s) are as follows: 001-2100-521.52-07
Procurement
Procurement Code, policies and procedures will be followed when purchases are made.
Attachments:
1. Grant Application
Prepared by: Jennifer Sadonis, Grants Coordinator
Department Director: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager