TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: 2019 Walmart Foundation Grant Application - Community Grant in the amount of $2,500 to be used for Shop with a Cop.
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Recommended Action
Approve the application and accept the Community Grant from the Walmart Foundation in the amount of $2,500 to be used for Shop with a Cop.
Background Information
Shop with a Cop has been a huge success and acknowledges there are underprivileged elementary aged students in North Port that will often go without during the holiday seasons. Our staff partners with the area school staff, present in each of the elementary schools in North Port, who identify these children. Dependent on funding, we are able to help 40-50 children. This allows children to interact with law enforcement and other willing community members on a positive note that will hopefully have a lasting effect on them throughout their lives.
Strategic Plan
Create and sustain a safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors of North Port.
Financial Impact
We have budgeted $6,000 for the Annual Shop with a Cop Program in account number 001-2100-521.48-71.
Procurement
The grant funding will be used to purchase gift cards from Walmart for Shop With a Cop.
Attachments:
1. Walmart Foundation Grant Information - Community Grant
Prepared by: Chris Morales
Department Director: Todd R. Garrison