City of Roswell - File #: 14-0331

• File #: 14-0331
• Version: 1
• Name: BRF K-9 Grant
• Type: Item with Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/17/2014
• In control: Mayor and City Council
• On agenda: 7/28/2014
• Final action: 7/28/2014
• Title: Approval of a Resolution to submit a grant application to the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation (BRF) Giving Back Fund Grant for K-9 Support in the amount of $12,000. Public Safety

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/28/2014	1	Mayor and City Council	Approved	Pass

Title

Approval of a Resolution to submit a grant application to the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation (BRF) Giving Back Fund Grant for K-9 Support in the amount of $12,000.

Public Safety

Body

Item Summary:

The BRF supports police and fire departments throughout the U.S. with a particular emphasis on support for K-9 units and service dogs.  The BRF requires that the grant submissions come from not-for-profit organizations.  The Roswell Fire and Police Foundation has agreed to submit a grant application on behalf of the City of Roswell for a K-9.  The grant will be used for purchasing and training an additional K-9.  

Committee or Staff Recommendation:

On July 15, 2014 the Public Safety & Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the July 28, 2014 Mayor and Council Agenda.

Financial Impact:

No matching funds are required.

Presented by:

Rusty Grant, Chief of Police