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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 7-13, 2019, as
"National Volunteers Week"
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2019
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 7-13,
2019, as "National Volunteers Week."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: National Volunteers Week is a national event to recognize and
celebrate the profound impact men and women who volunteer have
on their community. In 2018, more than 3,000 Lodians donated their
valuable time to assist various City departments, giving nearly 110,000 hours of service at an estimated
fiscal benefit of approximately $2.9 million.
At the Public Library, volunteers assist as Adult Literacy tutors, homework help tutors, Lucas Computer
Learning Center coaches and instructors, general library needs, Friends of the Lodi Public Library, and
Lodi Public Library Foundation. In 2018, 150 volunteers donated 10,550 hours to the library, with an
estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $259,245.
The Public Works Department works with many volunteer groups who donate time to accomplish specific
projects. Volunteers work on the following projects: Coastal Cleanup, Love Lodi, Galt Adult Learning
Center bi-monthly cleanups at Lodi Lake, Heritage School Earth Keeper's Club, Master Gardner's
Downtown Lodi flower pot project, Starbucks Earth Day Cleanup at Lodi Lake, and the Storm Drain
Detectives.
The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department has more than 2,000 volunteers who provide
an estimated 35,850 hours, including 32,600 hours by youth sports volunteers, with a fiscal benefit of
over $876,000. The remaining are volunteers for various scout programs for park improvements;
Commissions and boards, such as the Lodi Arts Commission; civic groups such as the Lodi Lions;
nonprofits and clubs, including Tree Lodi, Bike Lodi and the Lodi Garden Club, and those who volunteer
on their own through our park volunteer programs and opportunities to serve at Hutchins Street Square.
The Animal Shelter PALS (People Assisting Lodi Shelter) was founded in 2004 to save the lives of
abandoned dogs and cats. They assist animal shelter staff with office work, handle animal adoptions,
staff their WAGS thrift store on Main and Pine Streets, fundraise, and promote animal care and
spay/neuter through education. With a total of over 50 volunteers, PALS donated over 6,000 hours to the
Police Department, with an estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $148,000.
The Police Cadet Program offers local youths between the ages of 16 and 24 the opportunity to volunteer
and gain valuable experience during their high school and college years. In 2018, 10 cadets volunteered
over 1,791 hours with a fiscal benefit of $44,219. The Cadets participated in several special events
throughout the year, including serving as decoys for the ABC Grant operations and assisting with the
APPROVED:
er, City Manager
Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 7-13, 2019 as "National Volunteers Week"
March 7, 2019
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Parade of Lights. Many of these young people end up with a full-time career in law enforcement. Cadets
assist the department at special events, DUI checkpoints, and perform clerical duties in the Records
Division.
The Police Chaplaincy Program was formed in February of 1994. There are currently four clergy
providing daily support for Lodi Police Department personnel and their families, and emergency response
when needed. Chaplains provide emotional support, and they assist Officers in the field with death
notifications and at a critical and/or crisis incident. In 2018, chaplains donated over 100 hours to the
Police Department with an estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $2,467.
The Partners Foundation has been in operation for 26 years, providing endless hours of service to the
Lodi Police Department. In 2018, Partners donated 25,337 hours with an estimated fiscal benefit of
$912,132. There are currently 62 Partners serving the Police Department.
There are also 27 community volunteers who serve behind the scenes on the Crime Stoppers and Lodi
Police Foundation Board and the Chaplain Board of Directors. All give generously of their time and
talents, and often their personal funds, toward the betterment of the Lodi Police Department and
ultimately in service to the community.
Representatives of the Police, Library, Public Works, and Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services
Departments will be present to accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT. Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Tod Patterson 'aV7/(//71-4/i-tY.L•
Chief of Police