HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-27 05-38 ORDERItem No. OS 38
Date: 12-21-04
Item/Subject: Order — Authorizing the City Manager m accept $500.0 in funds as part of
the Wal-Mart Home Town Hem Program
Responsible Department: Police
Recently I recove l an unsolicited donation in the amount of $500.00 from Wal-Mart. This donation is
part of their "Home Town Hero" program that is intended to support public safety. A request to use the
donation toward our canine program accompanied the donation.
The canine unit is currently assessing their needs. I anticipate the funds will be used to purchase
equipment or provide a training opportunity.
Don Winalow
Department Head
Recommend approval.
City Manager
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept $500.00 in Funds
as Part of the Wal-Mart Home Town Hero Program.
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ORDEREDe
THAT the City Manager be authorized to accept $500.00 in funds as part of the Wal-Mart
Home Town Hero Program and deposit R In the regional training account (60020309045).
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05-38
December 10, 2004
James Bryant, District Manager
Wal-Mart
70 Springer Drive
Bangor, ME 04401
Dear Mr. Bryant:
On behalf of the Bangor Police Department l wanted to take Nis opportunity to
thank you and Wal-Mart for the most generous contribution of $50, that will be used to
enhance our Canine Program. This funding will allow us to purchase additional
equipment that can be used for training or other opportunities. Our Canine Pmgmm is an
important and proven asset to our law enforcement efforts and you contribution will help
us keep it Nat way.
Please know, than I appreciate Wal -Mart's commitment to our commnnity and Nat
the "Home Town Hero" Program is a great way to help local law enforcement fight
crime.
Again, Nardc you for the donation.
Sincerely,
Don Winslow
ChiefofPolice
Cc: SgL A. Hayden