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In <br /> Police Department <br /> DATE: 7/24/2023 <br /> MEMO: 23-37 <br /> TO: Lisa Gregory,Mayor Pro Tem <br /> City Council Members <br /> FROM: Scot Wrighton,City Manager <br /> Shane Brandel,Chief of Police <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Contribution to Decatur-Macon County Area Crimestoppers <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the staff that the resolution be approved. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> As part of the DCEO/City of Decatur Community Development&Violence Prevention Grant,the City indicated it's intent to <br /> contribute$25,000 to Decatur-Macon County Crimestoppers to help pay for tips that lead to arrests in felony crimes. <br /> Crimestoppers is a nationally recognized program and has been in Macon County since 1984. The Decatur-Macon County <br /> Crimestoppers has helped solve over 2000 cases and has paid out close to$400,000 in reward money. <br /> Currently, Crimestoppers will pay up to$2500 for a tip that leads to a felony arrest. The funding for Crimestoppers is critical to <br /> helping police solve crimes and reduce violence in the city. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council has already approved the City-State agreement for the grant,and this <br /> expenditure is already a part of the approved grant budget. However,this expenditure is not included in the city's adopted budget <br /> and it is over the city manager's expenditure authority, so council approve of this specific grant component is required. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Scot Wrighton,City Manager,wrighton@decaturil.gov; Shane Brandel, Chief of Police, <br /> sbrandel@decaturil.gov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: This expenditure is part of the DCEO/City of Decatur Community Development Violence <br /> Prevention Grant. The general fund with provide the initial funding,and the City will then be reimbursed through the grant. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Description Type <br /> Resolution Letter Resolution Letter <br />