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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAcceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditure - Police Foundation 2016Michael J. Driscoll Town Manager TowN OF WATFRTOWN Office of the Town Manager Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6465 www.watertown-ma.gov townni-rChvatertown-nra.gov To: Honorable Town Council -- v From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager Date: May 19, 2016 RE: Agenda Item — Acceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditure I am pleased to inform you that the Watertown Police Foundation has offered to fund two community policing initiatives suggested by the Watertown Police Department. As indicated in the attached email correspondence from Joseph B. Darby III, President of the Watertown Police Foundation, the first initiative is to Rind up to $1,500 to be used to purchase gift certificates to supermarkets. The gift certificates will then be used in connection with a gun buy-back program being sponsored by the Police Department. The second initiative is to help the Police Department put a police bike patrol back on the streets of Watertown. The Foundation has approved spending up to $10,000 to purchase two bikes at approximately $3,200 each, and related uniforms and equipment, based on the final invoice costs of the bikes and related uniforms and equipment. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, any expenditure of gifts of funds needs the approval of the Town Manager and Town Council. I respectfully request the attached Resolution accepting this gift expenditure be placed on the May 24, 2016 Town Council Agenda for your consideration. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. cc: Joseph B. Darby III, President of the Watertown Police Foundation Michael P. Lawn, Police Chief Steven Magoon, Community Development and Planning Director/Assistant Town Manager Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor/ Assistant Town Manager for Finance Joseph A. DiVito, Jr. Treasurer/Collector Mark R. Reich, Esquire, Kopelman and Paige, P.C. Resolution # R — 2016 - Resolution approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds WHEREAS: from time to time, this community is the beneficiary of a gift donated towards improving the quality and spirit of its inhabitants lives; and WHEREAS: the Watertown Police Foundation has offered to fund two community policing initiatives suggested by the Watertown Police Department.; and WHEREAS: the first initiative is to fund up to $1,500 to be used to purchase gift certificates at supermarkets, which will then be used in connection with a gun buy-back program being sponsored by the Police Department; and WHEREAS: the second initiative is to help the Police Department put a police bike patrol back on the streets of Watertown. The Foundation has approved spending up to $10,000 to purchase two bikes at approximately $3,200 each, and related uniforms and equipment, based on the final invoice costs of the bikes and related uniforms and equipment; and WHEREAS: these two community policing initiatives will benefit the Police Department and the whole community. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown, hereby accepts and appropriates, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, monetary gift in the amount of up to $11,500 generously donated by the Watertown Police Foundation. Council Member I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above resolution was adopted by a vote of for, against and present on May 24, 2016. Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President Hand, JoAnna From: Darby III, Joseph B. <jbdarby@sandw.com> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 3:50 PM To: 'stevemessina@aol.com'; Driscoll, Michael; Townmgr Cc: Darby III, Joseph B. Subject: RE: Watertown Police Foundation Proposal Importance: High Dear Mr. Driscoll: I am pleased to inform you that the Watertown Police Foundation has voted to fund two initiatives suggested by the Watertown Police Department. The first initiative is to fund up to $1500 to be used to purchase certificates at Stop and Shop or other commercial food store, which certificates will then be used in connection with a gun buy-back program being sponsored by the WPD. The second initiative is to help the WPD put a police bike patrol back on the streets of Watertown. The Foundation has approved spending up to $10,000 to purchase two bikes at approximately $3200 each, and related uniforms and - equipment, based on the final invoice costs of the bikes and related uniforms and equipment. We would like to request that these initiatives be put onto the agenda for the Town Council, so that the Town Council can approve these contributions to the Town of Watertown. As always, please email me or call me if you have any questions. Hope all is well at your end of the world. Cheers. Jay Darby Joseph B. Darby III Attorney at Law Sullivan & Worcester LLP One Post Office Square,- Boston, MA 02109 T 617 338 2985 F 617 338 2880 'bdarbvl7a.sandw. com www.sandw.com Visit my Blog at www,TaxandSportsUpdate.com ED Linkedln Profile ----Original Message ----- From: Lawn, Michael <mlawn(c�police.watertown-ma.gov> To: Stevemessina <stevemessina(c)aol.com> Sent: Mon, May 9, 2016 8:30 am Subject: Watertown Police Foundation Proposal Sir, I would respectfully request the Watertown Police Foundation Board consider the two following proposals for community policing funding for the WPD. 1. Gun Take Back Initiative - We are participating in a regional gun take back program in June with Cambridge, Belmont, Arlington and Somerville. This is to promote safer homes by having residents turn in guns that may of been left in their homes over the years. We will give the individuals gift card to supermarkets in return for the guns. We are requesting $1500 to pay for a portion of the gift cards. This will take place in Watertown on June 18". 2. Police Mountain Bicycle Unit - I am also looking to reinstate our police mountain bike program. This is a great community policing tool and also contributes to officer wellness. I am requesting $10,000 to purchase two bikes and also funding for equipment and uniforms. The bikes completely outfitted are approximately $3200 each. I am happy to speak with you further and answer any questions, I would truly appreciate consideration of these two proposals as they will both benefit our department and the whole community. Thanks, Chief Michael Attached is a picture of the mountain bike we are looking to purchase. (has an electic motor on it as well for rapid resaponse).