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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlack Hawk County Gaming Association-5/23/2011BLACK. HAWK COUNTYEjli- GAMING ASSOCIATION a HELPING THE CEDAR VALLEY PROSPER July 20, 2011 Captain Joe Leibold Waterloo Police Department 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Dear Captain Leibold, The Board of Directors of the Black Hawk County Gaming Association has reviewed and carefully considered your grant application for $21,000 to support the Explosive Ordinance detection K9 Program. However, the application was not funded. Black Hawk County Gaming Association receives many more applications for funding than our resources will permit. This leads to difficult decisions in establishing priorities and means that a number of important activities, such as yours, cannot be supported by the Black Hawk County Gaming Association at this time. We are appreciative of the information forwarded to us and of the time and effort expended in preparing the application. Although the Black Hawk County Gaming Association cannot be of assistance, we do wish you success in securing the funds from other sources. If you plan to apply in the future, I urge you to visit with Beth Knipp, Executive Director at 433-1153 or beth.knipp@bhcga.org. Sincerely, -1,44A-V Tim Hurley President 229E. Park Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Phone 319./133.1153 • Fax 319.235.2891 • bhcga.org BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION GRANT APPLICATION COVER PAGE Date Application Received: Grant Number: (Office use) (Office Use) 1. Name of Organization: City of Waterloo -Police Department 2. Mailing Address: 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo IA 50703 3. Telephone: 319-291-4383 Federal Tax ID Number: 42-6005327 4. Email Address: leiboldj@waterloopolice.com 5. Contact Person/Phone Number: Captain Joe Leibold, 319-291-4383 6. Amount of Funding Requested from BHCGA: $21,000 7. I have read the "Funding Guidelines & Procedures" document. 8. You must list a title and a brief description of the project/program for which funding is requested in the space below. (In addition, a one-page addendum describing your proposal in more detail may be attached). Include in this description how this project will provide property tax relief, capital improvement and or charitable services. Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 Program The purchase of an Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 will enhance the ability of the Waterloo Police Department to respond to suspicious packages, explosive threats and unexploded ordinance complaints. The K9 will speed detection of a potential device thus reducing the risk to civilian and emergency responders in the area. This increased detection time will reduce costs by reducing personnel and potential medical costs associated with a device. By utilizing this K9 there will be less downtime for the officers that respond to these dangerous situations. It will also reduce the impact on the business and residential community by reducing the time they would be displaced in the event of a real device. This K9 would be available as a dual-purpose dog. Although its primary focus would be the detection of explosives it could also provide search and protection abilities for the handler. Required Signatures: Joseph Leibold Applicants Name (PRINT) arnest (Buck) Clark Mayor Chie$ ecutive Offices 1d' /, (PRINT) Chairperson of Board of Directors (PRINT) fief Executi Offic&t (Signature) Chairperson of Board of Directors (Signaure) Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 Program Budget Dual Purpose Explosive Detection Dog with Title and Training: $16,500 K9 Cruiser Kennel and Fan $ 1,800 Tactical Deployment and Heat Alert $ 900 Collars and Muzzles $ 200 Leads $ 100 Window Tint for Vehicle $ 350 Food/Water Bowls $ 50 Balls/Brushes and Badge Equipment $ 100 K9 Body Armor $1,000 Total Request From BHCGA $21,000 City of Waterloo Wages and Benefits while obtaining and training K9 $10,000 Motor Vehicle for K9 Transport $20,000 Total City of Waterloo Commitment $30,000 Total program start up costs> $51,000 The ongoing maintenance, care and feeding of this K9 will be covered with additional donations. The ongoing cost of the officer assigned to this program will be paid for using the City of Waterloo General Fund. Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 Program Narrative A. State the problem addressed by the project or program and describe the need for service. B. Describe the goals and objectives of the project or program. C. Describe the nature of the service to be offered and the activities which will be conducted to carry out the project or program D. Provide the beginning and ending dates for this project or program. E. Provide estimates of the number of people to be served by this project or program. F. Describe how you will evaluate the success of the project or program. G. If this project or program is ongoing, what are the future sources of revenue to support this proposal? The Waterloo Police Department has a regional bomb unit that is available for use throughout Eastern Iowa. This unit responds to suspicious packages, unexploded ordinance, and unstable explosives that are located throughout the region. Currently the officers must locate the device, identify it as an explosive and dispose of the ordinance. This can be a very time consuming process in a large school, factory or hotel. An Explosive Detection K-9 uses a dog's keen sense of smell to locate and identify the device, as an explosive much quicker than a search team is able to. This allows the officers to focus on identifying the type of explosive and safe disposal methods, reducing the risk and time involved with a lengthy search for an unknown package. The use of this K-9 will allow us to increase the safety to the community and reduce taxpayer's costs by drastically enhancing our ability to locate and identify suspicious packages. Also by using this K-9 as a dual purpose K-9 we will be able to utilize the K-9 for searching for lost or missing people and community oriented policing events. The use of this K-9 will be offered as a service to Eastern Iowa for any situation where the K-9 will be able to assist the community in quickly resolving a potential explosive threat. The program could be fully implemented in the Fall of 2011 and be available for the life of the K-9, approximately 7 years from the date of implementation. The K-9 would be available for use in an approximate area north of Highway 20 and east of Interstate 35, and for use through out the State in the event of an emergency, or natural disaster. The 131,000 residence of Black Hawk County will feel the most immediate impact, with the potential for this K-9 to be utilized throughout Iowa, benefiting over 3,000,000 citizens. The success of this program will be measured by an increased awareness of Explosive Ordinance, and reduced business or residential displacement during an incident. The addition of this K-9 will also expand our community policing efforts. This program will last the life of the K-9, and funding is in place to maintain the program through the City of Waterloo tax revenue and donations from various charitable organizations and community members. Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 Program Mission Statement/Services Provided The mission statement of the Waterloo Police Department is: To vigilantly protect, serve, and work together with our community to prevent crime and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods. WPD Core Values: Vigilance Integrity Courage Professional Honest Respect Services Provided: The Waterloo Police Department is committed to serving the community, the citizens, businesses and any and all who shall visit or pass through the community. Officers of the Waterloo Police Department are fully cognizant of the special authority and ability, which they are accorded as police officers by our system of government and of our many responsibilities, which are placed on us by design. The Waterloo Police Department is committed to identifying suspected criminal offenders, criminal activity and, where appropriate, apprehension of offenders and participation in subsequent court proceedings. We work to reduce the opportunities for the commission of some crimes through preventative patrols, traffic enforcement, education and other proactive measures. The Waterloo Police Department works to aid individuals in danger of physical harm, to protect the rights and privileges guaranteed by the constitution and laws of the United States, the constitution and laws of the State of Iowa, and through ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa. We work to ensure the safe movement of people and vehicles and to assist members of our community in need. The Waterloo Police Department works to resolve conflict, to identify situations that are potentially serious law enforcement problems, to create and maintain a feeling of security in the community and to promote and preserve civil order. The Waterloo Police Department provides services on an emergency basis whether natural disaster or acts created by man. We will provide services on a non -emergency basis that are needed or desired by members of the community. To this end, the Waterloo Police Department commits all of its resources to the successful accomplishments of all police functions. Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 Program Board of Directors/Governing Body The City of Waterloo operates under a Mayor/Council form of elected government. The Waterloo Police Department works under the direction of the Director of Safety Services, Daniel Trelka. Ultimately we are governed by the people of the community. Citizens of Waterloo Mayor Earnest (Buck) Clark City Council Bob Greenwood Steve Schmidt Ron Welper Quenten Hart Director of Safety Services Dan Trelka v Captain of Police Services Joe Leibold Police Operations Carolyn Cole Harold Getty David Jones Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 Program Recognition If funding is approved the Waterloo City Council would recognize and accept the grant at a Waterloo City Council meeting. Once the K9 is operational the Waterloo Police Department would issue a press release recognizing the Black Hawk Gaming Association for the assistance in obtaining the K9. If there were interest from area media outlets we would conduct a media day to demonstrate some of the abilities of this K9 for the media and provide public thanks to Black Hawk Gaming for their investment in this project. This K9 could be utilized as part of our new web outreach program where we would recognize the Black Hawk Gaming Association for its significant contribution to the safety of this community through our web based outreach program. BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION HELPING THE CEDAR VALLEY PROSPER June 1, 2011 Captain Joe Leibold City of Waterloo Police Department 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Dear Joe, Thank you for your interest in Black Hawk County Gaming Association. Your letter of intent for $21,000 in funding to support Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 has been received and your project meets eligibility guidelines. You are invited to submit a grant application. The next grant application deadline is Friday, July 1, 2011. Please submit your original grant application and 17 copies to: Black Hawk County Gaming Association 229 East Park Avenue Waterloo, IA 50703 If you have any questions regarding the application or the grant process, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Beth Knipp Executive Director *229 E. Park Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703`x• Phone 4331153 • Fax 319.235,289f'bh g o g# Mayor BUCK CLARK COUNCIL MEMBERS DAVID JONES Ward 1 CAROLYN COLE Ward 2 HAROLD GETTY Ward 3 QUENTIN M. HART Ward 4 RON WELPER Ward 5 BOB GREENWOOD At -Large SI hVE SCHMITT At -Large CITY OF WATERL*I 00 IOWA WATERLOO POLICE DEPARTMENT 715 Mulberry Street • Waterloo, IA 50703 • (319) 291-4339 Fax (319) 291-4332 DANIEL J. TRELKA • Chief of Police May 31, 2011 Black Hawk County Gaming Association 229 E. Park Avenue Waterloo, IA 50703 Dear Sir or .Madam:: The Waterloo Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in Black Hawk County, and serves a diverse citizen and business community. We have utilized a variety of funding sources to establish a Explosive Ordinance Device Team that serves the surrounding area in the event of found ordinance, suspicious packages or unstable material disposal. As part of the Unit's charter we would respond in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy and Tama Counties as needed. This unit is also part of a statewide initiative and could respond to incidents throughout the State in the event of an emergency. We are requesting to enhance this Unit's capability with the addition of an Explosive Ordinance Detection K9. The addition of the K9 would increase efficiency and safety of the unit by enhancing the ability of the unit to quickly locate and identify potential hazards and threats to community safety. This enhancement would reduce downtime at events or in business by utilizing the K9's ability to quickly locate packages or materials that pose a significant public risk. The City of Waterloo Police Department is seeking funding to purchase a trained K9 through an approved vendor. The cost affiliated with this purchase include: Dual Purpose Explosive Detection Dog with Title and Training: K9 Cruiser Kennel and Fan Tactical Deployment and Heat Alert System Collars/Muzzles Leads Window Tint for Vehicle Food/Water Bowls Balls/Brushes and Badge equipment K9 Body Armor $16,500 $ 1,800 $ 900 $ 200 $ 100 $ 350 $ 50 $ 100 $ 1000 Our Total request from the Black Hawk Gaming Association is $21,000. The City of Waterloo will commit to pay wages and benefits for the officer while attending training with the K9 and provide the officer with a patrol vehicle for use at training and during operations. Total commitment, from the City of Waterloo to start this program is approximately $30,000. The total cost to start this program is approximately $51,000. CITY WEBSITE: www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com WE'RE WORKING FOR YOU! An Frnial finnnrtl lnity/Affirmat n, Antinn FmnInvar Mayor BUCK CLARK COUNCTI • MEMBERS DAVID JONES Ward 1 CAROLYN COLE Ward 2 HAROLD GETTY Ward 3 QUENTIN M. HART Ward 4 RON WELPER Ward 5 BOB GREENWOOD At -Large STEVE SCHMITT At -Large CITY OF WATERLOO; IOWA WATERLOO POLSCE DEPARTMENT 715 Mulberry Street o Waterloo, IA 50703 0 (319) 291-4339 Fax (319) 291-4332 DANIEL 1. TRELKA ® Chief of Police There are other donations in place that will supply the veterinary care, food and grooming for the K9 on an ongoing basis. Thank you for you consideration in this matter and if you have any question or require anything r please contact me at the information listed below. Joe Leibold Captain of Police Services 319-291-4383 leiboldj@waterloopolice.com CITY WEBSITE: www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com WE'RE WORKING FOR YOU! An Fniial rinnnrtnnity/Affirmative Antinn FmnInver BLACK HAWK COONTY GASSOCIATION Letter of Intent The initial requirement of any organization seeking a grant from Black Hawk County Gaming Association is that of a letter of intent. The letter should be 1-2 typewritten pages describing the organization, the project for which the funding is requested, the total budget, the portion of the budget for which Black Hawk County Gaming Association funds are being requested, and other funding sources committed to the project. The Black Hawk County Gaming Association funding cycle is quarterly. Letter of Intent and Application Deadlines: SUMMER 2011 Letter of Intent due Grant Application due FALL 2011 Letter of Intent due Grant Application due WINTER 2012 Letter of Intent due Grant Application due SPRING 2012 Letter of Intent due Grant Application due June 1, 2011 July 1, 2011 September 1, 2011 October 3, 2011 December 1, 2011 January 2, 2012 December 1, 2011 January 2, 2012 Black Hawk County Gaming Association will respond to all Letters of Intent submitted. If the request for funding is appropriate and meets grant application guidelines, an invitation to submit an application for funding will follow. Letters of Intent should be mailed to Black Hawk county Gaming Association, 229 East Park Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703 CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication City Council Meeting: 5/23/2011 Prepared: 5/17/2011 Dept. Head Signature: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Servic # of Attachments: None SUBJECT: Grant permission for the Waterloo Police Department to apply for a Grant from the Black Hawk Gaming Association to cover the cost of an dual purpose explosive detection K9. Submitted by: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services Recommended City Council Action: Grant Permission for the Police Depai nent to make application to the Black Hawk Gaming Association for grant monies to cover the cost of a dual- purpose explosive detection dog. Summary Statement: The Police Depai uiient currently has 3 dual-purpose narcotics detection K 9s. The addition of this 4th K-9 would add to our capabilities during general duty and greatly enhance our response to explosives or suspicious package calls for service. This would greatly enhance community safety. Expenditure Required: Supplemental funds may be requested through the Max Guernsey Foundation. Source of Funds: Policy Issue: None Alternative: None Background Information: We have seen an increase in suspicious packages and potential explosive ordinance calls. A dual purpose K9 would provide a safer potentially quicker resolution to these calls for service, saving area businesses and the city resources. BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION FUNDING APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Review the Funding Guidelines and Procedures. The organization must meet the criteria for application in the Guidelines. All questions must be completed. If not applicable, insert "N/A" in space. SUBMIT ALL FORMS & INFORMATION LISTED BELOW IN ORDER AS FOLLOWS: 2. Cover Page must be the top page of all applications with appropriate signatures. (Reminder: counties other than Black Hawk must attach proof they have applied to their local, county foundation) 3. One page addendum describing project, if applicable. 4. Project or Program Budget — Expenses must be listed in full detail. The budget should include other sources of funding for this project or program. (Generally BHCGA prefers projects with matching funds raised or committed prior to submission of the grant application). 5. Narrative — Limit to two pages, using the following outline: A. State problem addressed by the project or program and describe the need for service B. Describe the goals and objectives of the project or program. C. Describe the nature of the service to be offered and the activities which will be conducted to carry out the project or program D. Provide the beginning and ending dates for this project or program E. Provide estimates of the number of people to be served by this project or program. F. Describe how you will evaluate the success of the project or program. G. If this project or program is ongoing, what are future sources of revenue to support this proposal? 6. Mission Statement — Attach a copy of the organization "mission statement" and a brief description of services provided by the organization. 7. Board of Directors — Attach a list of the organization's governing board. Indicate the officers. 8. IRS 501(c)3 Determination Letter — Required for Non-profit organizations 9. Most Current Balance Sheet AND Income Statement or Statement of Cash Flow — Required for Non-profit organizations BHCGA Application Revised 2-24-10 10. Recognition — If this project or program is funded by Black Hawk County Gaming Association, what type of recognition will be given to Black Hawk County Gaming Association and the isle casino and hotel at waterloo? BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. STAPLE GRANT APPLICATIONS. DO NOT SUBMIT IN BINDERS. Provide all requested information. Submit original application and 17 copies to: Black Hawk County Gaming Association 229 East Park Avenue Waterloo, IA 50703 Submit applications for the appropriate grant cycle. Lat applications will not be considered. Caution: The project or program described in your application may be funded in part or not at all. For questions regarding the application please call: 1-319-433-1153 Revised Sept. 2008 BHCGA Application Revised 2-24-10 GAMING LACK AASSOCIATI} N C ON HELPING THE CEDAR VALLEY PROSPER Funding Guidelines and Procedures What We Are The Black Hawk County Gaming Association is a corporation that holds and maintains a license to conduct gambling games in accordance with the Iowa Excursion Boat Gambling Act. The Black Hawk County Gaming Association benefits the Cedar Valley by: • Providing property tax relief to cities and counties ■ Funding capital improvements • Making charitable contributions Who We Are The Board of Directors of the Black Hawk County Gaming Association includes sixteen residents of Black Hawk County, who represent the broad interest of the Cedar Valley. What We Do The Black Hawk County Gaming Association accepts, reviews and acts on requests to fund programs, projects and activities that benefit the Cedar Valley. Where We Do It The Black Hawk County Gaming Association funds programs, projects and activities for organizations and communities in seven Iowa counties. Our primary focus is Black Hawk County. We also serve Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy and Tama counties. Letter of Intent The initial requirement of any organization seeking a grant from BHCGA is that of a letter of intent. The letter should be 1-2 typewritten pages describing the organization, the project for which the funding is requested, the total budget, the portion of the budget for which BHCGA funds are being requested, and other funding sources committed to the project. When We Do It The Black Hawk County Gaming Association funding cycle is quarterly. Letter of Intent and Application deadlines: SUMER 2011 Letter of Intent due June 1, 2011 Grant Application due July 1, 2011 FALL 2011 Letter of Intent due Grant application due Revised April 25, 2011 BHCGA Funding Guidelines September 1, 2011 October 3, 2011 WINTER 2011 Letter of Intent due Grant application due SPRING 2012 Letter of Intent due Grant application due December 1, 2011 January 2, 2012 March 1, 2012 April 1, 2012 Requests We Will Consider: The Board of Directors of the Black Hawk County Gaming Association is interested in making grants that will make the Cedar Valley a stronger, better place to live. It places particular emphasis on proposals that enhance public facilities; create, replace or upgrade substantial capital items; or create new opportunities where none now exist. A partial list of programs, projects and activities that will be considered for funding includes: • Capital improvements • Challenge grants • Charitable programs • Operating requests (but not in consecutive years) • Projects that provide tax relief for cities and counties • Public works projects • Transformational projects that are major new initiatives in the Cedar Valley Requests We Will Not Consider Some programs, projects and activities are outside the scope or geographic area served by the Black Hawk County Gaming Association. We will not accept or consider applications to fund: • Annual campaigns • Any program located outside the seven -county service area (see Where We Do It) • Capital campaigns for private organizations • Conferences or seminars • Contests or competitions to benefit individuals • Endowment funds • Existing bills, debts or obligations or other organizations • Festivals • Financial support for individuals or their families • For-profit organizations or programs • Foundation operating endowments • Fundraising events or activities • Healthcare for individuals or their families • Membership in civic or social organizations • Memorials • Political or issue advocacy or advertising • Political or issue campaigns or campaigning • Political or issue lobbying or election • Private events or activities • Publications Revised April 25, 2011 BHCGA Funding Guidelines