HomeMy WebLinkAbout13920RESOLUTION NO. 13920
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF FUNDS TO
THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND PUEBLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT RELATING TO LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA
RESTAURANT’S GIFT OF $2,000 TO PROJECT NUMBER
CO4791 – NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH/COMMUNITY
SERVICE PROJECTS FUND
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Little Caesars Pizza Restaurant’s gift of funds to the Pueblo Police
Department, in the sum of $2,000.00, is hereby accepted and approved. The funds shall
be accepted into Project Number CO4791 – Neighborhood Watch/Community Service
Projects fund.
SECTION 2.
The officers of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures
described therein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED March 12, 2018
BY: Robert Schilling
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
March 12, 2018
TO: President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
FROM: Chief Troy Davenport – Pueblo Police Department
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF FUNDS TO THE CITY
SUBJECT:
OF PUEBLO AND PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA RESTAURANT’S GIFT OF $2,000 TO
PROJECT NUMBER CO4791 – NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH/COMMUNITY
SERVICE PROJECTS FUND
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Resolution outlining a donation of funds to the Pueblo Police Department by Little
Caesars Pizza Restaurant.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
Over the past several years it has been no secret that burglaries and auto thefts have been
prevalent in the City of Pueblo. In the recent past, the Pueblo Police Department has seen a
decrease in burglaries but a continued increase in auto thefts.
The decrease in burglaries can possibly be contributed to crime prevention efforts and information
disseminated through proactive programs such as the quickly growing Neighborhood Watch
program, using the Department’s social media pages and by the assisting efforts of local
sponsors.
In 2016, local Little Caesars business owner, Dave Feamster, approached the Community
Services Division and expressed his concern of wanting to help. He immediately contributed
towards a burglary prevention campaign that provided a package of two 3-inch wood decking
screws that was designed to easily replace a home’s standard 1-inch strike plate door screws to
provide a more secure entry door that could resist being kicked in so easily. The strike plate
replacement screws package was so successful, that after further discussion with Mr. Feamster
on other efforts being put forth through the aforementioned programs, Mr. Feamster stated he
wanted to continue to be part of the Department’s proactive efforts.
Each year, Little Caesars raises money through coupon sales to be utilized in the community. Mr.
Feamster stated he wanted to donate $2,000.00 to assist the Department with our proactive crime
prevention efforts such as future burglary prevention tips and tips on how to protect vehicles from
being stolen.
Mr. Feamster has already generously provided the Department with a check in that amount and
there are no requested obligations from Mr. Feamster. Despite that fact, the Department has
always announced any sponsor who has participated or assisted in any of our Department’s crime
prevention efforts as an expression of gratitude as we work closely together with our community
to defeat crime.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may choose to refuse the donation of funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution and accept the donation of funds.
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution