FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 2022
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Chief of Police
SUBJECT: RECEIPT OF DONATION FROM THE SANTA MARIA POLICE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a donation of drone equipment to the Santa Maria Police Department from the Santa Maria Police Council.
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Maria Police Council (SMPC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with the mission to serve and support the Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) by way of purchasing safety materials, equipment, and supplies for the men and women of the department over and above what the City's operating budget has allocated. Since the SMPC's formation in August 2007, they have donated many items of equipment and supplies to the SMPD.
Government Code 37354 provides that the City Council may accept any gift, bequest, or devise made to or for the City, or to or for any of its offices in their official capacity, or in trust for any public purpose. City Administration Memo CAM 2017-01 sets forth procedures for reviewing, accepting, and acknowledging gifts and/or donations offered to the City in order to 1) establish compliance with the law in a consistent manner regardless of the source of the donation 2) establish uniform procedures for the receipt of donations to the City 3) cultivate an environment where residents and businesses want to contribute to the City's programs and facilities 4) promptly acknowledge and express appreciation for donations and 5) assure donations are properly inventoried and accounted for.
DISCUSSION:
The drone equipment donation will significantly benefit the Department. This drone equipment will provide the Department with state-of-the-art tools to be used in various Department operations including high -risk interior and exterior SWAT operations, area searches, and crime scene and traffic collision diagramming. This equipment directly supports the Department by providing the ability to deploy in situations where the only other option would be to send officers into potentially dangerous situations.
Fiscal Considerations
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with this donation. The total cost of the drone equipment is estimated at $52,733 and will be paid in full by the SMPC. In accordance with the City's Gift and/or Donation Policy, offers of donations valued at more than $25,000 must be accepted by the City Council.
Impact to the Community
The donation validates the important contribution that the City of Santa Maria Police Department makes to the community as recognized by the Santa Maria Police Council.
This generous donation to the Police Department will greatly assist staff in providing and maintai g - hi level of service to the community.
F..z C_ e • P.
MARC SCHNEIDER
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DONATION OF DRONE
EQUIPMENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM
THE SANTA MARIA POLICE COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Police Council has donated drone equipment with an estimated value of $52,733; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 37354 provides that the City Council may accept any gift, bequest, or devise made to or for the City, or to or for any of its officers in their official capacity or in trust for any public purpose; and WHEREAS, the City's Gift and/or Donation Policy CAM 2017-01 requires offers of monetary donations or items valued more than $25,000 must be accepted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, that the City Council authorizes the following:
1. That the City Council accept the donation of drone equipment from the Santa Maria Police Council in the estimated amount of $52,733, and direct the City Manager, or designee, to prepare a letter of appreciation to the Santa Maria Police Council; and
2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 16th day of Augusj4022.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APP- •VEDA .s FORM:
City Attorney
VED AS TO CONTENT:
Fun_ C. .o fP
Department erector
ity Mandger