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4. Resolution 4840 - Police Department DARE Vehicle LeaseKALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE _40 758 - 7780 - FAX ( .0 )758 - 779 lanorab e Mayor and City Council FROM: Frank Garner, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Vehicle Lease MEETING DATE: October 20, 2003 `Policing Through I' artners ips ' BACKGROUND: In June of this year Officer Michelle O'Neil was assigned as the department's Community Resource Officer. In addition to her duties as our crime prevention specialist she is a D.A.R.E. instructor. Following her assignment she was tasked with finding a way to replace the department's failing D.A.R.E. car. She was also told she had no money to work with. During her search Officer O'Neil learned of the availability of a black Chrysler PT Cruiser. Officer O'Neil, with the help of Lieutenant Paul Jacobs, was able to obtain a commitment for half a monthly lease payment from the dealership. Officer O'Neil was also able to obtain a commitment from local parents groups, interested in supporting the D.A.R.E. program, for the other half of the lease. Michelle was even able to obtain a financial commitment to pay for the equipment necessary to make the car a viable police vehicle. Officer O'Neil and the interested parents groups are convinced that this vehicle will serve as a great promotional tool for the D.A.R.E. program. The vehicle's value is listed at $15,388.00 and the lease payment (to be trade from money received from the parent groups) is $166.00 month. RECOMMENDATIONS: The department recommends the Council approve the lease agreement and provide budget authority for the expenditure of the monies received for this purpose. FISCAL EFFECTS: As described ALTERNATIVES: As recommended by council. Respect fit y sub ' ed, Fra4 Garner Chief of Police Chris A. Kukulski City Manager FRANK G A': N P CHI EF- OF FOLK F - ROGFR KRAUSS ASS!si,= N CH- --- GE� Po' !CF RESOLUTION NO.4840 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR DISCOUNTED LEASE PAYMENTS FOR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BY THE D.A.R.E. INSTRUCTOR, PROVIDING BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR LEASE PAYMENTS AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES FOR THE VEHICLE, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Kalispell Police Department participates in and staffs the D.A.R.E. program, which is a community outreach effort providing education to area students; and, WHEREAS, the Kalispell Police Department has been offered a Chrysler PT Cruiser automobile for use by the D.A.R.E. program, through discounts and donations from private parties; and, WHEREAS, such transfer of property without consideration is not fully effective until such time as the City of Kalispell formally accepts such gifts and donations and establishes budget authority therefor; and, WHEREAS, the City has the resources to maintain the above described vehicle which will enable the D.A.R.E. program to continue operations within the City of Kalispell; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Kalispell and its citizens that the D.A.R.E. program continue with private assistance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The Chrysler PT Cruiser automobile which has been provided for use by the Kalispell Police Department's D.A.R.E. program through discounts and donations is hereby accepted, to be used and maintained by the City of Kalispell D.A.R.E. program. SECTION IL Budget authority to accept a donation in the amount of $15,388 and $1,500 for debt service and apply the same for normal expenses in operating the vehicle by the D.A.R.E. program is hereby given for the 2003-04 budget year. Expenditures will be booked in the General Fund. SECTION III. This resolution will become effective upon passage and approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2003, Pamela B. Kennedy Mayor ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk