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City of <br /> Elk - Request for Action <br /> River O. <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.8 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Consent August 19, 2013 Police Chief Bradley R. Rolfe <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Resolution Acknowledging Contribution from Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Great River Energy (GRE) Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt by resolution the acceptance of a $5,000 donation from Great River Energy for the purpose of <br /> purchasing a child identification kit for the Police Department. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> At the August 5, 2013, City Council meeting, GRE presented a $5,000 check to the Council that is to be <br /> used by the Police Department for the purchase of a child identification kit. Per state law, all donations <br /> must be approved by resolution and two-thirds vote of the Council. <br /> The Police Department is currently using a similar system which is more than 10 years old and antiquated. <br /> The new EZ Child ID kit will greatly enhance the department's goal of identifying children through <br /> fingerprints,audio, and video. This data can be used in the case of a child becomes "missing" and <br /> enhance location efforts. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> City is receiving a $5,000 cash donation towards the purchase of the EZ Child ID kit. This donation will <br /> completely fund this kit. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Donation resolution <br /> P a w E A E U a r <br /> NaA f RE] <br />