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Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $15,000 from District 3 Non-Profit Funds to the Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation (Total $15,000) (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
April 15, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Olivia Nashed, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $15,000 from District 3 Non-Profit Funds to the Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On June 4, 2025, as part of the Fiscal Year ("FY") 2025-2026 annual budget, the City Council voted to add $100,000 to the City Council budget. These funds are evenly distributed among the five Council Members, giving each member $20,000 to support non-profits that benefit the Lodi community.
On July 2, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-120, approving the Non-Profit Fund Policy as shown in Attachment 1("Policy"). The Policy outlines the process and guidelines for submitting Proposal Letters from non-profit organizations, review and recommendations of allocations and final approval by Council Members and the full City Council.
The Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation has submitted a Proposal Letter (Attachment 2). Council Member Bregman has reviewed the merits and needs of the proposed projects or activities and desires to allocate $15,000 to the Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation from the District 3 Non-Profit Funds.
Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation
The Lodi Police PARTNERS Unit is a volunteer organization established in December 1993, supporting the Lodi Police Department by supplementing public safety services throughout the City of Lodi. These dedicated volunteers provide valuable assistance that allows sworn personnel to focus on critical law enforcement duties while maintaining strong service to the community.
PARTNERS volunteers contribute over 17,500 volunteer hours annually and collectively drive more than 30,000 miles ea...
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