2018 2:00:00 PM

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 2:00 PM
Council Chambers, Legislative Building, 745 4th Street, Sparks, NV

Consent Items: 8.3

Title: Consideration and possible acceptance of a donation of money in the amount of $5,525 from Living Stones Church for the Police Department Victim Services Fund.

Petitioner/Presenter: Brian Allen, Chief of Police/Chris Crawforth, Lieutenant

Recommendation: Council approves the acceptance of the donation of money in the amount of $5,525.00 to the Police Department Victim Services Fund.

Financial Impact: None

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief:

The Victim Advocates for Sparks Police work with a number of businesses and non-profits throughout the community to assure victims of crime, to include domestic violence, receive the support needed after involvement in a difficult event.

Background:

The Sparks Police Victim Services Fund utilizes donation monies to assist victims of crime. This fund allows Sparks Police Victim Advocates to provide services to victims of crime which would not normally be available without these funds. Funds are utilized for a variety of necessities such as: purchasing basic living supplies for families, hotel rooms for a short term to avoid violent situations and clothing for families unable to collect such items due to leaving home in a short time period to escape violence.

Analysis:

The listed donation will assure the Victim Advocates at Sparks Police can continue to provide the highest level of service to the citizens and visitors of our community who become victims of a variety of crimes.

The following donation was awarded to the City on September 27, 2018:

Donator: Amount: Purpose of Donation:

Living Stones Church $5,525.00 Donation to Police Department Victim Services Unit

Alternatives:

Reject the Donation

Recommended Motion:

I move to a accept a donation of $5,525 from Living Stones Church for the Police Department Victim Services Fund.

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