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MEMORANDUM
March 29, 2004
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Target Grant Application
Chief of Police Kim Wadding is recommending City Council approval of a grant
application to the Target Corporation in the amount of $1,149 for a laptop computer for
use by the Community Oriented Policing program.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Micl1ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kim B. Wadding, Chief of Police
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 26, 2004
To: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
From: Kim B. WaddingA>...
Police Chief ì'ÇL>
Re:
Target Grant Application
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this memorandum is to seek approval of a small grant application
sponsored by Target Corporation. Our application requests the purchase of a
Community Policing laptop computer. We received the grant application on Monday,
March 22, 2004 with a due date of March 31, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
On Monday, March 22, 2004, I received a grant application from Todd Jackson, Assets
Protection Team Leader for Target, regarding a law enforcement grant available
through the Target Corporation. The purpose of the grant is to provide financial
assistance to law enforcement agencies in communities where Target stores are
located. The grant program supports Target Corporation Assets Protection and law
enforcement in providing a safe environment and methods to eliminate theft and fraud
and reduce crime. The grant application is due Wednesday, March 31, 2004. My intent
is to submit the grant application noting final City approval is pending.
DISCUSSION:
The grant application requires the submission of a one-page request on departmental
letterhead. Of the three funding categories, we are interested in pursuing grant funding
for the purchase of a laptop computer for the Community Oriented Policing (COP)
program. Currently, the COP officers share one desktop computer. Through the
addition of a dedicated laptop computer, the Community Policing Unit increases
computer availability, portability and flexibility for field data collection, records research
and use with PowerPoint software for community presentations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Although we received short notice regarding the grant availability, I believe the grant
would be of benefit to the Community Oriented Policing program and will submit the
grant application noting final City approval on the grant application. Grant application
attached.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the grant application to the Target Corporation in the amount of $1,149 for a
laptop computer for use by the Community Oriented Policing program.
Cc:
Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk
Police Department
Law Enforcement Center
770 Iowa Street
PO. Box 875
Dubuque, Iowa 52004.0875
(563) 589-4410 office
(563) 589-4497 fax
March 25, 2004
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Todd Jackson, Team Leader
Target Assets Protection
3500 Dodge Street
Dubuque, IA 52003-5289
RE:
Unit Price: $1149;99
Dear Mr. Jackson:
Thank you for the information regarding the availability of grant funds through the Target
Corporation. On behalf the of the Dubuque Police Department we would appreciate the
opportunity to apply for grant funding for the purchase of a laptop computer for our
Community Oriented Policing (COP) Unit. Currently, our Community Policing officers
share one desktop computer and our request would add a portable laptop computer for
their use as they travel to the various community groups.
For the past nine years the Community Policing Unit has been in formal existence. The
unit works closely with neighborhoods, landlords, area businesses, city departments,
and community groups in the development of intervention and prevention strategies as
partners for the prevention and reduction of crime. Critical to these strategies is
collecting, analyzing, and disseminating vital crime characteristics and statistics and
sharing the information as a basis for the development of new ideas and initiatives. Past
initiatives include elderly protection, theft and robbery prevention, mental health
intervention, sexual assault prevention, alcohol awareness and neighborhood safety.
Through the addition of a dedicated laptop computer, the Community Policing Unit
increases computer availability, portability and flexibility for field data collection, records
research and use with PowerPoint software for community presentations. Having this
additional resource strengthens our community presence and aids our partnership
building with community members.
As part of the City requirements for submitting grant applications, the application has
been submitted to the City for approval. I anticipate a decision within two weeks. We
appreciate the opportunity to request this grant funding and would ask for favorable
consideration. Thank you.
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