(A) There is now established a Police Department Donation Fund. This fund shall be a restricted, non-reverting fund. The purpose of this fund shall be for the receipt of money from donations, fundraisers, and other sources, and said monies shall be used by the Police Department for expenditures directly related to the following and no other purposes:
(1) Purchase of equipment and improvements of Police Department facilities owned by the town.
(2) Materials, equipment, and supplies for use in the operation of the Police Department.
(3) Purchase of equipment and supplies for the Reserve Deputy unit.
(4) Education of the public regarding crime prevention and police related matters, including, but not limited to, promotional items, educational, and training supplies, and community events.
(5) Training and educational activities for the Department.
(6) Community outreach initiatives, which include, but are not limited to, events such as the annual July ice cream social, Halloween trick or treat events, Shop with a Cop, and Easter Egg Hunt.
(7) Purchase of food, drink, and other perishable items for meetings, events, and celebrations.
(8) Other specific fundraising campaigns for the Department.
(B) The Police Donation Fund shall be administered by the Town Clerk-Treasurer, and expenditures for these specific purposes may be made in advance of approval by the Town Council provided any such expenditure does not exceed the amount of $500.
(Ord. 2022-16, passed 12-12-22)