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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: Correy Farniok Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to accept a donation from CenterPoint <br />Energy Community Safety Grant. <br /> <br />2. Background. The Police Department applied for CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grant. The <br />grant request was for $2500.00 for an Infrared Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) to assist officers in <br />search and rescue, criminal apprehension and other community service aspects. We received notice that <br />the City of Orono was awarded $8000. This includes the equipment, training and FAA licensing <br />requirements. <br /> <br /> <br />3. Project Scope. Accept $2500 CenterPoint Energy Community Grant. <br /> <br />4. Staff Recommendation. I recommend approval to accept the $2500 CenterPoint Energy Community <br />Grant. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> <br />Motion for approval and to accept the $2500 CenterPoint Energy Community Grant to be used toward the <br />purchase of an Infrared Unmanned Arial Vehicle. <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 4 Date: July 27, 2020 <br />Item Description: Approval to Accept Donation from CenterPoint Energy <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok <br />Police Chief <br />Agenda Consent Agenda <br />Section: <br />