SR 02-27-2018 3G
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: February 27, 2018
Agenda Item: 3.G
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kenneth Semko, Interim Police Chief, Police Department
Subject: Santa Monica Police Department's Participation in the Pink Patch Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City approve the Police Department's continued participation
in the nationwide Pink Patch Project (PPP).
Executive Summary
The Pink Patch Program (PPP) is a collaborative effort of 224 public safety agencies
whose goal is to raise public awareness about breast cancer and to fundraise for
research and treatment. The funds are raised by the sales of a pink version of the
Police Department’s traditional uniform patch among other commemorative items made
available for purchase to the public. Proceeds are donated in equal amounts to two
local community organizations: the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Breast
Center and UCLA Santa Monica Breast Center.
Discussion
Coordinated by the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association, the PPP is an
innovative breast cancer public awareness campaign designed to stimulate
conversation with community members about the life-saving benefits of early detection
and intervention. On January 1, 2017, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD)
became a participating agency of the PPP. In a four-month period, the department
raised $3,360 and subsequently donated funds to two selected local organizations that
support the project’s mission, the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Breast Center
and the UCLA Santa Monica Breast Center.
The Police Department would like approval to continue the sales of the pink police
patch, pink patch t-shirts and sweaters, among other commemorative items. All
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proceeds raised will be deposited into a designated City account and distributed
annually in equal amounts to the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Breast Center
and the UCLA Santa Monica Breast Center.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
The cost of the patches and other memorabilia will be absorbed by the proceeds from
sales and there will be no expense to the City. Net proceeds will be distributed equally
to the Santa John’s Health Center Foundation Breast Center and the UCLA Santa
Monica Breast Center.
Finance has established the following accounts for the Pink Patch Project:
1. Revenue budget account 04304.408960 to reflect proceeds of pink patches and other
memorabilia.
2. Account 04304.566130 to reflect expenses and proceeds distribution.
Prepared By: Jennifer Estrada, Jail Manager
Approved
Forwarded to Council