Title
RESOLUTION NO. R17-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MASTER SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH PETSMART CHARITIES, INC. AND ACCEPT A FIELD GRANT PROGRAM AWARD IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000 ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Staff Contact: Rick St. John, Police Chief
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation [enter the recommendation here]
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master Support Agreement with PetSmart Charities, Inc. (PetSmart Charities) and accept a Field Grant Program award on behalf of the Glendale Police Department in the approximate amount of $5,000 for the K9 Unit.ody
Background
PetSmart Charities is a non-profit animal welfare organization that works for the prevention of animal cruelty and to save the lives of pets. The mission of PetSmart Charities is to find lifelong, loving homes for all pets by supporting programs and thought leadership that bring people and pets together. PetSmart Charities provides funding through programs including adoptions, sponsorships, and grants, to directly help pets in need. From 2013-2015, PetSmart had corporate philanthropy funds that PetSmart District Leaders and Distribution Centers were able to give to nonprofit organizations. In 2016, this program shifted to "PetSmart Charities" in order to streamline philanthropic giving strategies.
The Field Grant Program for PetSmart Charities began in 2016 with PetSmart District Leaders and Distribution Centers being allocated $5,000 and $10,000 respectively, to financially support charitable organizations and/or municipalities within the community. These annual funds may be split 50/50 between two groups or donated fully to one. This is not an application process for organizations or municipalities to present requests, but is instead an opportunity for P...
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