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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: January 8, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of Donations from the Altamont Cruisers Car Club, Valley
Spokesmen Touring Club and Dublin Toyota
Prepared by: Victor Fox, Lieutenant Dublin Police Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Dublin Police Services received donations from the Altamont Cruisers Car Club
($3,000), the Valley Spokesmen Touring Club ($500), and Dublin Toyota ($4,500). A ll
donations will be used for equipment, operating supplies, and training for the Crime
Prevention Unit. The Dublin City Council will present the groups with Certificates of
Appreciation for their donations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Formally accept the donations and recognize each donor.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Upon acceptance of the donations, Staff will reflect the $8,000 in both revenue and
expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Police Services Budget.
DESCRIPTION:
In July of 2018, Dublin Police Services received a letter and check in the amount of
$500.00 from the Valley Spokesmen Touring Club. The letter indicated that the club
wanted to provide the donation in support of the Dublin Police Services “Bicycle Safety
Program.” The funds were made available as a result of proceeds the Valley
Spokesmen generated from the “Cinderella Classic/Challenge” bicycle tour in April
2018.
The Dublin Police Services Crime Prevention Unit coordinates and sponsors several
bicycle rodeo and safety events throughout the year. The events target Dublin youth
and focus on bicycle safety. The donation will allow Crime Prevention to purchase
additional bicycle safety literature, bicycle helmets, obstacle course materials, and
bicycle maintenance supplies. With these additional funds, the Crime Prevention Unit
will be able to expand the bicycle safety program for the children in our community.
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In November of 2018, Dublin Police Services received a donation from Dublin Toyota in
the amount of $4,500. Dublin Police Services will utilize this donation to fund the
purchase of a hand-held narcotics analyzer to enhance the safety of our officers. This
device will allow officers to conduct presumptive tests of suspected narcotics without
having to make direct contact with them. There are currently several types of synthetic
narcotics on the street today which can be lethal if officers are exposed to even trace
amounts. This device will give our staff a much safer option in identifying these
substances for arrest and charging purposes.
On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, Dublin Police Services staff attended a meeting with
the Altamont Cruisers Car Club. At the meeting, the Altamont Cruisers Car Club
presented DPS with a check for $3,000.
The Altamont Cruisers Car Club's donation will assist with the DARE program. The
funds received will be used to send one School Resource Officer to the California
Narcotic Officers Association Training Conference and one Crime Prevention Officer to
the National Conference on Bullying. Because of the ever-changing dynamics of drug
education, it is essential the School Resource Officers get the most updated training
possible. Because of this training, School Resource Officers are able to enhance their
knowledge of current drug trends. The National Conference on Bullying is offered once
a year and will assist the Crime Prevention Officer with enhancing their skills in
identifying and dealing with childhood bullying. Bullying is also a component of our
successful DARE program and is a serious issue facing schools today.
The funds were made available as a result of profit the Altamont Cruisers Car Club
made from their annual car show.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The donors have been invited to attend the City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Altamont Cruisers Car Club Certificate of Recognition
2. Valley Spokesmen Touring Club Certificate of Recognition
3. Dublin Toyota Certificate of Recognition
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Presented to
ALTAMONT CRUISERS CAR CLUB
In Special Recognition and Appreciation for Your Generous Grant of
$3,000 Supporting Drug Education Awareness Youth Programs in Dublin.
Presented by the
City Council of the City of Dublin
January 8, 2019
_________________ ________________
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
_____ ___ __ ______ __
Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Shawn Kumagai
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Presented to
Valley Spokesman Touring Club
In Special Recognition and Appreciation for Your Generous Donation of
$500 Supporting the Bicycle Safety Program for Dublin Police Services.
Presented by the
City Council of the City of Dublin
January 8, 2019
_________________ ________________
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
_____ ___ __ ______ __
Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Shawn Kumagai
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Presented to
Dublin Toyota
In Special Recognition and Appreciation for Your Generous Donation of
$4,500 Supporting Dublin Police Services.
Presented by the
City Council of the City of Dublin
January 8, 2019
_________________ ________________
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
_____ ___ __ ______ __
Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Shawn Kumagai