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~c~,,,~ ~ DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL File # ^0^5'~-~^D
DATE: August 16, 2011
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJEC : Acceptance of 2011 Target Public Safety Grant from Target Corgoration
Prepared By: Linda Thuman, Lieutenant Dublin Police Service~~ ~
EX~CUTIVE SUMMARY:
Dublin Police Services' Crime Prevention Unit was awarded a 2011 Target Public Safety Grant
from Target Corporation. The donation amount of $3,000 will be used to provide preventative
training in identity theft and fraud to Dublin residents and local businesses. The Dublin City
Council will present Target Corporation with a Certificate of Appreciation for the grant funds.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The $3,000 grant will allow Dublin Police Services to host a personal document shredding event
for residents and an identity theft and fraud prevention seminar to local businesses. This grant
is not part of the original adopted budget; approval of a Budget Change that recognizes the new
revenue and expenditure is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the $3,000 grant, approve the Budget Change
and formally recognize the donor.
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Chief of Police Administrative Services Director Assistant ~ anager
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DESCRIPTION:
Target Corporation offers grant funding to law enforcement organizations through the Target
Public Safety Grant Program_ with the goal of supporting efforts that build safe and resilient
communities. In May 2011, Dublin Police Services submitted.a grant application to Target
Corporation requesting funds to expand its identity theft and fraud prevention outreach.efforts.
On July 27, 2011, Dublin Police Services received a letter from Target Corporation awarding the
City of Dublin $3,000 from the 2011 Target Public Safety Grant [Attachment 1].
In Fall 2011 a portion of the funds will be used to conduct a free personal document shredding
event for Dublin residents. Promotional giveaways educating residents on how to avoid identity
theft will be distributed at the event. Local businesses will be educated on identity theft and
fraud prevention at an educational seminar hosted by Dublin Police Services and scheduled .to
coincide with the commencement of the holiday shopping season. The seminar will include
identity theft and fraud prevention from the perspective of businesses as~well as Dublin Police
Services' annual holiday crime suppression activities and methodology. Presenters at the
seminar will include a consultant who is specially trained in identity theft and fraud preven#ion,
the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, and Dublin Police Officers. -
Any print materials created for the events will be provided on a new webpage listed under the
Department of Police Services' Crime Prevention webpage.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Outreach to local businesses and Dublin residents will be coordinated with the City Manager's
Office.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Email dated July 27, 2011
Target Public Safety Grant
2. Budget Change Form
awarding City of Dublin the 2011
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Erin Steffen
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-----Original Message-----
Alan Dumatol
Wednesday, Augusf 03, 2011 2:51 PM
° Tom McCarthy; Linda Thuman; Erin Steffen
FW: You~ Target grant request
From: application.notification@target.com [mailto:application.notification@target.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 1:21 PM
To: Alan Dumatol
Subject: Your Target grant request
Dublin Police Services
2011-2012 Program: Identity Theft/Fraud Awareness and Prevention
Amount: $3,000.00
Dear Officer Dumatol:
Target is pleased to inform your organization that a grant has been approved specifically for the program and amount
referenced above. Your grant check should arrive in the next few weeks. Please note that your grant check is void if it's
not cashed within five months.
If you choose to produce any announcements or articles in recognition of this grant, we ask that you identify us as
"Target". Resources to help you promote your partnership with Target are available at
<http://www.tar~et.com/marketin~resources>.
As always, Target grants are one-time gifts. By making annual commitments, we ensure we can remain flexible and
respond to changing community and business needs.
Since 1946, we have given 5%a of our income to the communities we serve, equaling more than $3 million every week
Our more than 1,700 Target stores carry on this tradition by making local grants and providing volunteer hours. We are
proud to partner with organizations like yours to meet the needs of our communities. Whether it's inspiring young
minds, offering unique cultural experiences or meeting your community's most basic needs; we thank you for your
continued commitment to making a difference.
You will receive a second email directing you to your account and requesting you fill out and submit a"Charitable
Contribution Receipt" as required by Internal Revenue Services guidelines. After you receive your grant check, please
follow the directions from that email, and submit your "Charitable Contribution Receipt" electronically. If you have any
questions, please email Communitv.Relations@Target.com.
Sincerely,
Your Target Store
The Mailbox which generated this email does not receive messages. It is a box for grant notifications only.
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ATTACHMENT #1
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BUDGET' CHANGE FORM FY 2011 / 2012
CHANGE FORM #
New Appropriations (Ciry Council Approval Required): Budget Transfers:
_ From Unappropriated Reserves (*) __ From Budgeted Contingent Reserve (1001.1901.81101)
X From New Revenues
Other
~DECREASE~BUDGET ACCOUNI''"~~ ,
--~ ~ ~ ,~~AMOUiVTa~~''~ :_1NCRE~ASE BUDGE7'~CCOUiYT yy~ '~~A~ll~OUIVT~~:,~~y~;
- Name: REVENUE: General Fund -
(Police Services / Crime Prevention) $ 3,000
Othe~ Revenue
-Donation / Sponsorship
Account #: 1001.2105.49121
Name: EXPENDITURE: General
Fund - (Police Services / Crime $ 700
Prevention) Operating Supplies
~ Account #: 1001.2105.61104
Name: EXPENDITURE: General
Fund - (Police Services / Crime $ 2,300
Prevention) Contract Services -
Generai
Account #: 1001.2105.64001
-Within Same Department Activity
__ Between Departments (City Council Approval Required)
REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY: This budget change will recognize a contribution from
Target to offset program expenditures associated with implementing programs related to Identity
Theft and Fraud Prevention outreach efforts. This will include a Forum for local merchants and a
free public personal shredding event as presented to the City Council 8/16/2011.
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