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AGENDA ITEM Item No.: Date: May 28, 2019 Item Description: Approval to Accept Donation of Electronic Assist Bicycle Presenter: Correy Farniok Agenda Section: Consent Agenda Police Chief 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to accept a donation from the Crime Prevention Fund. 2. Background. The Police Department has received a donation of an electric assist bicycle. The Crime Prevention Fund purchased the Trek Police Electric assist bicycle from Gear West. The purchase price of the bike and accessories was $4,523.58. The bicycle will be used for in our community to assist in bike patrol of our community, community engagement and patrolling of our neighborhoods, trail and business districts in the communities we serve. The Crime Prevention Funds mission is to make available continuing education scholarships to graduating students of the Westonka and Orono High Schools. To promote respectful behavior, family and youth safety, good decision making skills and encourage neighborhood watch. We will help educate the public about personal and property safety. We promote teach our children the value of respecting others, the dangers of substance abuse and violence, and how to make responsible decisions. We promote preventing crime, preparedness, safety awareness and being mindful of your surroundings. We encourage law enforcement and citizens to create an on-going responsive dialog. Through the Minnetrista and Orono Police departments we distribute educational materials and provide; crime prevention information, rewards for crime tips, and special non -budgeted equipment. We collaborate to achieve our vision, strengthen community -police relations and Crime Free Safe Communities 3. Staff Recommendation. I recommend approval to accept the donation of the electric assist bicycle from the Crime Prevention Fund and to thank the Crime Prevention Fund for the support they give to the Orono Police Department. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion for approval to accept donations of the electric assist bicycle from the Crime Prevention Fund in the amount of $4,523.58. Prepared By: Correy Farniok Reviewed By: _191 Approved By: -Sb)