Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends the Police Department’s 2020 Operating Budget and authorizes the Chief of Police to accept additional donations to fund costs related to the acquisition of three new police Canine (K9) Unit dogs, training for one K9 Officer, and one new police Mounted Patrol horse in 2020. The animals are replacing retirements so there is no change in the ongoing costs. There is no impact on the levy.
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Amending the Police Department’s 2020 Operating Budget and authorizing the Chief of Police to accept additional donations from Capital K-9 and Friends of Madison Mounted Horse Patrol for Canine and Mounted costs related to the acquisition of three (3) new police K9 dogs and one (1) new police Mounted horse in 2020.
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WHEREAS, the Madison Police Department (MPD) constantly strives to engage the community and to build trust with residents through partnerships, relationship building, community meetings, and hundreds of daily contacts; and,
WHEREAS, the results of these ongoing endeavors can result in donated services and goods, and contributions from partners seeking to improve public safety in our community; and,
WHEREAS, the annual Police Operating Budget includes revenue from contributions; and,
WHEREAS, from time to time, individuals, corporations, and organizations wish to make donations for specific law enforcement purposes, such as the MPD Canine and Mounted units, and other law enforcement initiatives; and,
WHEREAS, “Capital K9s” is a volunteer organization which exists to support the expansion and maintenance of the City of Madison Police Department K9 Unit and to educate the community about the value and effectiveness of using dogs in police work; and,
WHEREAS, “Friends of Madison Mounted Horse Patrol” is a volunteer organization that supports the Madison Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit; and,
WHEREAS, “Capital K9s” and “Friends of Madison Mounted Horse Patrol” are both designated as Affiliated Organizations ...
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